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101-0520-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BAUG

Project Management: Project Execution to Closeout

Lecturers & Examiners: Jeffrey Joseph Hoffman
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:14

Abstract

The course will give Engineering students a comprehensive overview and enduring understanding of the techniques, processes, tool and terminology to manage the Project Triangle (time, cost Quality) and to organize,analyze,control and report a complex project from start of Project Execution to Project Completion. Responsibilities will be detailed in each phase of the execution.

Objective

A student after completing the course will have the understanding of the Project Management duties, responsibilities, actions and decisions to be done during the Execution phase of a complex project.

Content

Execution Phase of the Project Engineering Management - Scope, EV Measurement, Reporting and Organization Procurement and Transportation - Scope, EV Measurement, Reporting and Organization Civil Construction and Erection - Scope, EV Measurement, Reporting and Organization Financial Reporting and forecasting Risk & Opportunity Identification Assessment and Quantification during Execution Team Organization and Leadership Risk and opportunity identification and quantification Contract Claims and Delays Execution Quality Environmental Health and safety during execution

Resources

Literature

Required and suggested reading will be uploaded on weakly basis.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
The grade will be based on two item:1. Presentation of the project results by the team (mandatory; team grade 50% of final grade).2. final quiz - individual grade (50% of final grade).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Project Management: Project Execution to Closeout
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 9)
2 h weekly

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