This document outlines the strategic vision, organizational structure, and project management processes for a construction company from 2012-2015. It details the various functional departments and their working modes. Communication and project processes are described, involving roles such as project executives, architects, and quantity surveyors. The project management structure shows how clients interact with project teams comprising various roles to complete construction projects.
3. Operations
• Working Hours
– 7am- 5pm Monday to Friday (Virtual Availability)
– 7am- 3pm for Office days
Department
Working Mode
Office of the MD
Blended
Client Services
Blended
QS
Blended
Administration
Blended
Procurement
Office
Design
Virtual
Finance
Blended
Operations
Office
4. Advantages and Disadvantages of
Virtual and Blended Working
Advantages
Disadvantages
Flexibility breathes creativity
Lack of supervision
Staff are required to be available for
communication and work for 10 hours
instead of 8
Very close attention has to be paid to
structure and lines of authority
Staff are more content and more loyal
Cost of communication goes up
Cost savings on office stationary
Office space can be rented
5. Communication Process
System
Resources required
Online Filing system
•Google Docs
All files are scanned and labeled •Flatbed Scanner
and uploaded into folders for
online access
Communication
All employees to be equipped with mobile •Mobile Phones
communication devices and are
•Laptops
accessible from 7am-5pm Mon- Fri
•Blink on the Go
•Skype
•Email
•Intranet Access (Google Docs)
All production/project staff report to
office for weekly production meeting
Departmental Meetings weekly (at the
discression of the department head)
•Boardroom
•Skype/ Teleconference
6. Project Process and Actors
Process
Outcome
Responsibility
1
Client Request
Client Contact Form
Project Executive
2
Architectural Design
Design PDF
Architect
3
Estimation
Bill of Quantities
Quantity Surveyor
4
Project Plan
Gantt Chart
Quantity Surveyor
5
Project Methodology
Project Methodology
Report
Quantity Surveyor
6
Sub-contractor
Selection (based on
project plan)
List of registered Sub
contractors and CV’s
ProjectExecutive, Quantity
Surveyor
7
Selection of tools and
equipment
List of tools and
equipment
Project Executive
8
Project
Project Completion
Report
Project Executive