This document provides an overview of key aspects of project management and field operations presented by Victor Zhang. It discusses selecting the right projects, job cost control and tracking, project management responsibilities like budgeting and scheduling, safety meetings and processes, managing change orders, quality control, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The goal is to help maintain company health and complete projects successfully.

1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FIELD
OPERATIONS
presented by:
Victor Zhang P.E., Senior Estimator – Dragados USA
Gulf Coast Connectors
A Workshop Module of the
Bonding Education Program
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
In partnership with the Surety and Fidelity Association of America

2. Go/No-Go
Unknown
Risks
Unknown
Unknowns
Known
Risks
Project Selection
• Complicated Contract Terms
• Unreasonable Pricing/Change Order Process
• Liquidated Damages & Other Penalties
• Strict Insurance Requirements
• Vague Contract Terms
• Strict Environmental Constraints
Selecting the right projects to pursue is key to
maintaining both your company’s health and
your own health.

3. Job Cost Control Company
Divisional
Phase
Activity
Unit
Cost Tracking is a critical part of
project management. It provides
active feedback on the health of
the project as well as passive
feedback to the estimating
department for future bid pursuits.

4. Manage Project Budget,
Resources, Schedule
• Review Invoices
• Track Contracts
• Verify Daily Progress
• Track Project Schedule
• Coordinate Future Works
• Coordinate Vendors
Project Management
Team
Completed
Project
Estimating Department
Project Management Responsibilities

5. Project
Preconstruction
Meeting
Subcontractor
Coordination
Weekly Works
Safety Meeting
Job Site Meetings
Having regular jobsite
meetings is critical to
project success
Having a specific agenda
for each meeting helps to
keep the duration down
and efficiency up!

6. Project
Completion
Safety
Notice
to
Proceed
Workers in the U.S. have a right to a
safe work space under the
Occupational Safety and Health Ave
of 1970 (OSHA).
Workplace Safety
• Everyone goes home safe
• Increased project productivity
• Reduced injury related costs
• Impact to project insurance
• Increased company marketability

7. A deviation from
the base contract
is identified
Owner requests
information
regarding the
change to the
scope of work
Contractor
evaluates the
impact of
changes using a
change order
estimate
Owner/Owners
Rep reviews the
contractors
estimate
Owner approves
the change order
and gives the
green light to
incorporate the
changes
Change Order Process
Depending on the
type of
bid/contract for
the project, the
quantity of
change orders
can vary greatly.

8. InstillingQCinEmployees Familiarize everyone with
corporate plan
Recognize and reward
employees for maintaining
high quality of work
Incorporate QC in weekly
meetings
Foster a cooperative
relationship with QC
personnel
ProblemAvoidance
Perform regular
unannounced project visits
Encourage all personnel to
report unsatisfactory work
Have a system for
retaliation free reporting
Request feedback from
clients on project
performance
Quality Control
Poor Quality
Control costs time
and money.
It impacts both
your profits and
your reputation.

9. Post Project
Analysis
Was the project a success?
What was similar or different
about this project?
What new opportunities can this
project bring?
Future
Pursuit
Project Analysis

10. Project
Success
General
Contractor
Vendors
Owners &
Customers
Owners
Reps
Competitor
Awareness
Maintaining Relationships
Maintaining a
positive, professional
relationship with all
stakeholders is
essential to continued
project success!