Project Management
Mike Airman
stand-alone_project_new.docx
Stand-Alone Project: Chase Retail Complex
You should begin working on the Stand-Alone Project early in the course. Each assignment provides a benchmark for completing the Stand-Alone Project in a timely manner while working through the course. You will find this information in the “Stand-Alone Project Benchmark” section of each assignment.
NOTE: You will need to download a free 60 day trial of Microsoft Project 2013 for the Stand-Alone Project. You can access the download by going to:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-project-professional-2013
Go to the “Microsoft Project Trial” tab. Your Microsoft Project Software trial works for only 60 days.
Required Background Reading: The following readings will prepare you for this project:
Gido, J., & Clements, J. P. (2015). Successful project management. (6th ed.). Cengage Learning. Appendix C.
The Scenario. Chase Opportunity has selected you as the project manager to oversee their latest project – Chase Retail Complex. Chase’s vision is to build four (4) 10,000 square foot buildings (see concept drawing below). Within each building, suite sizes may vary per customer rental agreement (estimating five (5) 2,000 square foot areas per building). Chase has the funds to cover the total project costs and they have already purchased the land for construction. Chase wants to start construction January 2, 2007 and complete the project as soon as possible.
This project is comprised of seven (7) parts. Please read each part carefully to ensure that you submit all of the work. Your Stand-Alone Project responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the project itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your response and document in a bibliography using APA style. (A 10-page response plus associated Gantt charts and Excel spreadsheets is required.)
Part A Develop a project life cycle analysis of the proposed project. Include and discuss at least two (2) tasks for each of the four (4) stages.
Part B Develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) and a responsibility matrix like those found in your text. You may use MS Word or Excel to develop both of these charts. (A chart and matrix are required.)
The following work activities should be included in your charts. Look them over and determine the best sequence in which they should be accomplished. Some activities (WBS Level 1) may be performed simultaneously whereas others may not. Using your personal knowledge and research, include at least two (2) sub-activities/sub-levels (WBS Level 2) for each activity. Use each of the two (2) names listed under Support Responsibility as a “Primary” for one of your sub-activities/sub-levels and as “Support” for the other sub-activity/sub-level. The WBS and matrix for Activity “Roof” may look something like these examples.
Primary Support
Activity Responsibility Responsibility
Roof Jack Steve, Wally
HVAC Bill Scott, Trevor
Landscaping John Lynn, Beth
Paving Greg Jeff, Pat
Plumbing Max Tyler, Damian
Grading and Site Prep Sal Jim, Joe
Interior Structure Don Keith, Andrea
Foundation Construction Randy Mark, Mike
Exterior Structure Bob Dan, Ken
Electrical Seth Neil, Roy
Part C Prepare a WBS and Gantt Chart in MS Project using the information developed in Part B and the information given. Then explain how much time the overall project is going to take to complete as is.
1. It takes 30 days (standard 8-hour workdays, Monday through Friday) to complete each activity.
2. Construct the WBS and Gantt Chart (in Project) illustrating the construction of each building in sequence. For example, building “A” must be built (completed) before construction on building “B” is started, etc. DO NOT include the Level 2 tasks in your Gantt Chart created in Part B.
Part D Incorporate the following information into your WBS from Part C.
The project manager is paid $30/hour and each primary (P) worker is paid $25/hour while support (S) workers are paid $15/hour.
1. Determine the project’s total labor costs. Explain your results. Submit a copy of your Resource Sheet.
2. When developing the project cost plan, what things should be considered to estimate the total project costs? It may be helpful to contact actual contractors, construction companies, vendors, etc., for the tasks involved in this type of project.
Part E In Part C, your WBS and Gantt Charts were based on each of the buildings being constructed one after the other. We know that building in this manner is a large waste of resources, namely people and time. Revise your original WBS and Gantt charts to reflect better use of your resources. In addition, submit a copy of your new Resource Sheet. Explain the changes you made, why you made them, and how these changes affect your overall project (i.e., costs, project duration, etc.).
Part F Identify three (3) conflicts that may arise during this project. Then provide a solution to each conflict using Steps 1-7 of Gido and Clement’s Nine-Step Approach to Problem Solving.
Part G Write a description explaining to Chase Opportunity what a successful project looks like. In other words, how will Chase know when you have achieved the common goal you set out to achieve? Describe three metrics, or measures, that you will use throughout the project life cycle. Explain how each metric relates to the project.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points
The paper is written in proper
format. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Excellent
organization, including a variety
of thoughtful transitions.
The paper is written in proper
format with only 1-2 errors. All
sources used for quotes and facts
are credible and most are cited
correctly. Adequate organization
includes a variety of appropriate
transitions.
The paper is written in proper
format with only 3-5 errors.
Most sources used for quotes
and facts are credible and cited
correctly. Essay is poorly
organized, but may include a
few effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and does
not include effective
transitions.
Mechanics -
Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions
(10 Points)
Building A Building B
Building C Building D
Roof
Jack
Structure
Steve
Cover
Wally
Roof
Jack
Structure
Steve
Cover
Wally
Work Item
Jack
Steve
Wally
RoofP
SS
StructureS
P
S
CoverSS
P
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points
Student provides a clear, logical
discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the first of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the first of four (4) stages
in the PLC.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical discussion of at
least two (2) tasks for the first
of four (4) stages in the PLC.
Student provides a weak,
unclear, or incomplete
discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the first of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points
Student provides a clear, logical
discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the second of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the second of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical discussion of at
least two (2) tasks for the
second of four (4) stages in the
PLC.
Student provides a weak,
unclear or incomplete
discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the second of four
(4) stages in the PLC.
10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points
Student provides a clear, logical
discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the third of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the third of four (4) stages
in the PLC.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical discussion of at
least two (2) tasks for the third
of four (4) stages in the PLC.
Student provides a weak,
unclear or incomplete
discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the third of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points
Student provides a clear, logical
discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the fourth of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the fourth of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical discussion of at
least two (2) tasks for the fourth
of four (4) stages in the PLC.
Student provides a weak,
unclear or incomplete
discussion of at least two (2)
tasks for the fourth of four (4)
stages in the PLC.
20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical, and complete work
breakdown structure (WBS).
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical, and complete work
breakdown structure (WBS).
Student provides a partially
clear, logical, and complete
work breakdown structure
(WBS).
Student provides a weak,
unclear or incomplete work
breakdown structure (WBS).
20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical, and complete
responsibility matrix.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical, and complete responsibility
matrix.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical, and complete
responsibility matrix.
Student provides a weak,
unclear or incomplete
responsibility matrix.
20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Student provides a clear, logical
WBS and Gantt Chart in MS
Project using the information
developed in Part B and the
information given.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical WBS and Gantt Chart in MS
Project using the information
developed in Part B and the
information given.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical WBS and Gantt
Chart in MS Project using the
information developed in Part B
and the information given.
Student provides a weak,
unclear, or incomplete WBS
and Gantt Chart in MS Project
using the information
developed in Part B and the
information given.
20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Student provides a clear, logical
addition of the information
from Part C into the WBS.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical addition of the information
from Part C into the WBS.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical addition of the
information from Part C into the
WBS.
Student provides a weak,
unclear or incomplete
addition of the information
from Part C into the WBS.
20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Student provides a clear, logical
Resource Sheet and revisions to
WBS and Gantt charts.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical Resource Sheet and
revisions to WBS and Gantt charts.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical Resource Sheet
and revisions to WBS and Gantt
charts.
Student provides a weak,
unclear, or incomplete
Resource Sheet and revisions
to WBS and Gantt charts.
20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Student provides a clear, logical
discussion of three conflicts
with solutions.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical discussion of three conflicts
with solutions.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical discussion of three
conflicts with solutions.
Student provides a weak,
unclear, or incomplete
discussion of three conflicts
with solutions.
20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Student provides a clear, logical
description explaining to Chase
Opportunity what a successful
project looks like.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical description explaining to
Chase Opportunity what a
successful project looks like.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical description
explaining to Chase
Opportunity what a successful
project looks like.
Student provides a weak,
unclear, or incomplete
description explaining to
Chase Opportunity what a
successful project looks like.
Responsibility Matrix
(20 Points)
WBS and Gantt Chart
(20 Points)
Project Life Cycle
Stage 4 (10 Points)
WBS with Part C
(20 Points)
Conflicts (20 Points)
Report (20 Points)
Resource Sheet
(20 Points)
Project Life Cycle
Stage 1 (10 Points)
Project Life Cycle
Stage 3 (10 Points)
Project Life Cycle
Stage 2 (10 Points)
Work Breakdown
Structure (20 Points)
