1. Fall 2015
EM 636 Project Management
Section 101
NJIT Highlanders Theatre
215 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
PRESENTED BY
Team #4 Innovators

3. Agenda
 Purpose of Highlanders Theatre
 Project Description and Objectives
 Introduction
 Amenities
 Site Model and Design
 Alternatives and Comparison
 Work Breakdown Structure
 Summary

4. Our Purpose
 Our mission is to keep students entertained, it’s that
simple. Put those books down, stop by, relax and
unwind. You deserve it!
 Bigger events can be held – charity, orientation for
international students
 Another source of income for NJIT

5. Our Purpose (cont.)
 It will provide another point of entertainment for
students and community in the area.
 Other schools in the area will benefit from this.
 Cinema will host first-run movies, film festivals, special
events and much more.

6. Our Purpose (cont.)
 NJIT will be known to have something else that other
schools do not have yet.
 Rutgers – Livingston Campus– Is the only school in NJ
that has a Cinema.

7. Project Definition
Building a new theatre complex in Newark, New Jersey.
It consists of 7 screens with 3 on the first floor and 4 on the
second.
The theatre includes a food court and a spacious basement
parking lot with accessible facilities for handicapped people.
The theatre also has solar panels installed for back up
electricity.

8. Alternative/Comparison
 One same-type theatre already exists
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
 What makes us different?
Affordable pricing as well as rewards for students
Close to University Heights
Varied activities
Student services

9. Location
Highlanders Theatre
215 Central Ave
Newark, NJ 07103

10. Existing Conditions

11. Specifications
 Area : 1.053 acres = 45,900 ft2
 Estimated Budget: $12,691,344.00
 Time Required: 339 days
 Capacity:
 3 main theatres with capacity of 150 seats each
 4 small theatres with capacity of 75 seats each

12. Amenities
 Sound System: ETX - Electro voice
 Stadium-style recliner seating and surround sound
 Food court and eating area
 Ticketing rooms
 Restrooms
 Parking lot

13. Design

14. 1st
Floor Plan

15. 2nd
Floor Plan

16. 3rd
Floor Plan

18. Work Schedule & GANTT Chart
Estimated Time: 339 days
Starting Date: 1, December 2015
End Date: March 5th
, 2017
5 days work a week
Contingency time: 2 weeks

19. Cost Estimation
DESCRIPTION COST ($) %
LAND $650,200.00 5.12
DEMOLITION $887,250.00 6.99
SITE WORK $2,255,498.00 17.77
Construction of
FOUNDATION (Parking
Included)
$2,301,388.00 18.13
EXTERIOR FINISHING $2,301,388.00 18.13
INTERIOR FINISHING $698,808.00 5.51
MULTIPLEX THEATHRE
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Equipment & Sound
System Scanners,
Processors, Projectors
$1,047,812.00 8.26
6-SERVICE Elevators $312,000.00 2.46
$ 52,000.00 Each
PERMITS $120,000.00 0.95
OVERHEAD $1,017,000.00 8.01
CONTINGENCY $1,100,000.00 9
$12,691,344.00

20. Cost Distribution

21. Return On Investment
 Tickets
 Catering services
 Advertisements
 Site leasing

22. Unit Price Annual Income Total Income
NJIT(students,
faculty&staff)
$8 $60,000
$140,000
Other Students $10 $50,000
Community $13.5 $30,000
Rental
(per use)
Annual Income Total Income
Main Theatres(3) $3000 $30,000
$140,000Small Theatres(4) $1500 $50,000
Restaurants&Stores 60,000(per year)
Movie Tickets
Catering
Annual Income: $100,000
Advertisements
Annual Income: $100,000
Leasing
Estimated
Total Annual
Income
$480,000
Return On Investment (cont.)

23. Estimated Annual Income

24. Risk Management
Risk Management Consequences Probability Impact Importance Risk Response
Changing Weather
Conditions
Construction
Delay
8 7 56 Weather Forecast
Fire Risk
Resources/
Human Loss
5 8 40
Smoke sensors and crew
with full knowledge
Material Delayed
Construction
Delay
5 7 35
Regular contact with the
supplier
Problems in the
design/plan
Increase of
costs
3 6 18
Cross-checking before starting
and alternative plan
Expenses on material are
out of budget
Construction
Delay
3 7 21
Obtain quotes from other
suppliers
Unavailability of Labor
Construction
Delay
2 7 14
Splitting full time/part time
roles and good
communication

25. Quality Management
Quality Plan Quality ControlQuality Assurance
 Checklist  Kaizen Approach  Ongoing updates
Kaizen
Approach
Example
Who's doing it?
 The Innovators
 Suppliers
 Workers
What's being done?
 Gathering estimates
 Defining standards
 Execution of tasks
Where's it being
done?
 On the land
 Remotely on the phone and email
When should it be
done?
 Following the project timeline
Why's it being
done?
 To provide an entertainment point for
students
How's it being
done?
 Status calls, follow up, monitoring and
controlling with all project team members
# Quality Planning Checklist Complete
Recommended
Change
1 Identifying quality assurance requirements
1.1. Specific materials are installed correctly
1.2. Specific services are being provided
2 Identifying metrics to measure each quality
criterion
2.1. Survey results
2.2. Meeting goals
3 Measuring deliverables to identify if quality
standards are not met
3.1. Timeliness and completeness of marketing tools
3.2. Timeliness and completeness of deliveries
3.3. Presence of labors and team
3.4. Successful execution of tasks
4 Monitoring results
5 Developing quality assurance plan
6 Reviewing quality assurance plan with project
manager

26. Summary
 The required time for the project completion is 339 days.
 The estimated budget is $ 12,691,334
 The contingency time is 2 weeks