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	* Lead designer.		* Lead designer.
	* Project manager's report.		* Project manager's report.
		+	* Project management.
	* Project sponsor.		* Project sponsor.

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	= The history of project managers =		= The history of project managers =

−	Project management has existed as a function for thousands of years, but it was in the USA in the 1950s that project management began to emerge as a formal role. This was the period when processes such as the program evaluation review technique (PERT), and the critical path method (CPM) became increasingly popular as the benefits of ~~[https://www.cresireconsulting.com/services/bim-project-management~~ structured project management] became apparent.	+	Project management has existed as a function for thousands of years, but it was in the USA in the 1950s that project management began to emerge as a formal role. This was the period when processes such as the program evaluation review technique (PERT), and the critical path method (CPM) became increasingly popular as the benefits of structured project management became apparent.

	The International Project Management Association and the Project Management Institute were established in the 1960’s, and the Association for Project Management (APM) was created in the UK in 1972.		The International Project Management Association and the Project Management Institute were established in the 1960’s, and the Association for Project Management (APM) was created in the UK in 1972.

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	= The history of project managers =		= The history of project managers =

−	Project management has existed as a function for thousands of years, but it was in the USA in the 1950s that project management began to emerge as a formal role. This was the period when processes such as the program evaluation review technique (PERT), and the critical path method (CPM) became increasingly popular as the benefits of structured project management became apparent.	+	Project management has existed as a function for thousands of years, but it was in the USA in the 1950s that project management began to emerge as a formal role. This was the period when processes such as the program evaluation review technique (PERT), and the critical path method (CPM) became increasingly popular as the benefits of [https://www.cresireconsulting.com/services/bim-project-management structured project management] became apparent.

	The International Project Management Association and the Project Management Institute were established in the 1960’s, and the Association for Project Management (APM) was created in the UK in 1972.		The International Project Management Association and the Project Management Institute were established in the 1960’s, and the Association for Project Management (APM) was created in the UK in 1972.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

		+	* APM articles.
	* Client design advisor.		* Client design advisor.
	* Code of practice for project management.		* Code of practice for project management.

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	On publicly-funded projects, a project manager might be appointed from the private sector, or an experienced project sponsor might act as project manager. The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) guidance described the project manager as: '...the named individual (often from the private sector) responsible for the day-today detailed management of the project and who provides the interface between the project sponsor and the supplier members of the project team. (Ref. [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0062AEGuide2.pdf Achieving Excellence in Construction Procurement Guide: Project organisation, roles and responsibilities.])		On publicly-funded projects, a project manager might be appointed from the private sector, or an experienced project sponsor might act as project manager. The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) guidance described the project manager as: '...the named individual (often from the private sector) responsible for the day-today detailed management of the project and who provides the interface between the project sponsor and the supplier members of the project team. (Ref. [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0062AEGuide2.pdf Achieving Excellence in Construction Procurement Guide: Project organisation, roles and responsibilities.])
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		+	= The history of project managers =
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		+	Project management has existed as a function for thousands of years, but it was in the USA in the 1950s that project management began to emerge as a formal role. This was the period when processes such as the program evaluation review technique (PERT), and the critical path method (CPM) became increasingly popular as the benefits of structured project management became apparent.
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		+	The International Project Management Association and the Project Management Institute were established in the 1960’s, and the Association for Project Management (APM) was created in the UK in 1972.
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		+	The role has evolved considerably with the development of computers and digital project control systems, and as projects have become more complex, so the prominence of project managers has increased, both as overall managers of projects, but also within individual organisations such as client and contracting organisations, and as managers of parts of projects.

	= What are the main roles of a project manager? =		= What are the main roles of a project manager? =

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−	~~A project manager (sometimes referred to as a promoter's manager or project director)~~ is ~~a specialist advisor that represents the client and is responsible for the day-to-day management of~~ a project.	+	= What is a project manager? =

−	They seldom participate directly in activities that produce the end result but rather ~~strive to~~ maintain ~~the~~ progress and ~~mutual~~ interaction of the project team ~~in such a way that reduces~~ the risk of failure, ~~maximises~~ benefits and ~~controls~~ cost.	+	A project manager (sometimes referred to as a promoter's manager or project director) is a specialist advisor that represents the client, or sometimes an employer, in the day-to-day management of a project. They seldom participate directly in activities that produce the end result but rather maintain progress and facilitate interaction and collaboration in the project team so as to reduce the risk of failure, maximise benefits and control cost.

−	~~If a~~ project manager is appointed~~, they function most effectively when they operate~~ as ~~if they were part of~~ the ~~client organisation. They are not part~~ of the ~~consultant team. They should be able to issue instructions and review progress as if~~ they ~~were~~ the ~~client. During~~ the ~~briefing process however the project manager should allow the consultant team direct access to the client and user panels without interference~~.	+	The project manager should be appointed as early as possible in the development of the project so that they can ensure the correct structure and systems are in place from the outset.

−	Experienced clients may have their own in-house project managers.	+	Experienced clients may have their own in-house project managers, but If an external project manager is appointed, they function most effectively when they operate as if they were part of the client or employer organisation rather than as part of the consultant team. This allows them to issue instructions and review progress as if they were the client. During the briefing process however the project manager should allow the consultant team direct access to the client and user panels without interference.

−	~~The~~ project manager ~~should~~ be appointed as ~~early~~ as ~~possible in~~ the ~~development~~ of the project in ~~order to~~:	+	On publicly-funded projects, a project manager might be appointed from the private sector, or an experienced project sponsor might act as project manager. The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) guidance described the project manager as: '...the named individual (often from the private sector) responsible for the day-today detailed management of the project and who provides the interface between the project sponsor and the supplier members of the project team. (Ref. [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0062AEGuide2.pdf Achieving Excellence in Construction Procurement Guide: Project organisation, roles and responsibilities.])

−	* Help the client develop their preliminary business case and initial strategic brief.	+	= What are the main roles of a project manager? =
−	* Advise on the selection and appointment of the consultant team (and perhaps to manage the appointment process).	+
−	* Help the client to organise themselves and identify the roles ~~and responsibilities~~ of ~~client representatives, champions and user panels.~~	+
−	* Issue information and instructions on behalf of the client.	+
−	* Develop a project ~~execution plan, including selection of procurement route and contracts.~~	+
−	* Contribute to risk management exercises.	+
−	* Contribute to value management exercises.	+
−	* Contribute to design reviews.	+
−	* Advise on the selection of contractors.	+
−	* Validate payments.	+
−	* Oversee change control procedures.	+
−	* Advise on disputes.	+
−	* Monitor and assess overall client programmes and cost plans (which may include items beyond the scope of the main contract or consultant's appointments).	+
−	* Advise on the transition from construction to occupation.	+
−	* Report to the client.	+

−	The success of a project manager is generally reliant on the effectiveness of the specific individual appointed rather that the reputation of the company they work for. It is important therefore that the individual selected is named in ~~the~~ appointment ~~document~~ and that they cannot be substituted without the agreement of the client.	+	The main roles of a project manager include:
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		+	* Heling the client develop their preliminary business case and initial strategic brief.
		+	* Advising on the selection and appointment of the consultant team (and perhaps managing the appointment process).
		+	* Helping the client organise themselves and identify the roles and responsibilities of client representatives, champions and user panels.
		+	* Issuing information and instructions on behalf of the client.
		+	* Developing a project execution plan, including selection of a procurement route and forms of contract.
		+	* Contributing to risk management exercises.
		+	* Contributing to value management exercises.
		+	* Contributing to design reviews.
		+	* Advising on the selection of contractors.
		+	* Validating payments.
		+	* Overseeing change control procedures.
		+	* Advising on disputes.
		+	* Monitoring and assessing overall client programmes and cost plans (which may include items beyond the scope of the main contract or consultant's appointments).
		+	* Advising on the transition from construction to occupation.
		+	* Reporting to the client.
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		+	= What characteristics should a project manager have? =
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		+	The success of a project manager is generally reliant on the effectiveness of the specific individual appointed rather that the reputation of the company they work for. It i important therefore that the individual selected is named in appointment documents and that they cannot be substituted without the agreement of the client.

	The required characteristics of an effective project manager are:		The required characteristics of an effective project manager are:
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	* Energy coupled with the ability to inspire others.		* Energy coupled with the ability to inspire others.
	* Confident leadership and communication skills.		* Confident leadership and communication skills.
−	* ~~Capability of seeing~~ the whole picture.	+	* The ability ti see the whole picture.
	* Good negotiating skills.		* Good negotiating skills.
−	* ~~They understand the meaning of 'collaboration'.~~	+	* Understanding how to collaborate.
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−	On publicly-funded projects, a project manager might be appointed from the private sector, or an experienced project sponsor might act as project manager. The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) guidance describes the project manager as,	+
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−	...the named individual (often from the private sector) responsible for the day-today detailed management of the project and who provides the interface between the project sponsor and the supplier members of the project team.	+

−	~~(Ref. [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0062AEGuide2.pdf Achieving Excellence~~ in ~~Construction Procurement Guide: Project~~ organisation~~, roles and responsibilities.])~~	+	= Where does a project manager fit in the project organisation? =

	The position of the project manager within the overall project organisation is illustrated below:		The position of the project manager within the overall project organisation is illustrated below:
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP.
−	* Avoiding construction delays.
−	* Business administration.
−	* Change control procedures.
	* Client design advisor.		* Client design advisor.
	* Code of practice for project management.		* Code of practice for project management.
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	* Commercial management.		* Commercial management.
	* Commercial manager.		* Commercial manager.
−	* Construction project.
	* Construction project manager - morning tasks.		* Construction project manager - morning tasks.
−	* Contingency theory.
	* David Trench - A career in projects.		* David Trench - A career in projects.
	* Design management.		* Design management.
−	* Design reviews.
	* Dynamic conditions for project success.		* Dynamic conditions for project success.
−	* Five steps towards a successful construction project.
−	* Game theory.
−	* General foreman.
−	* Government Skills and Curriculum Unit GSCU.
	* Independent client advisor.		* Independent client advisor.
	* Interview with Paloma Hermoso, Senior Project Manager CIOB MAPM, Baker Ruff Hannon.		* Interview with Paloma Hermoso, Senior Project Manager CIOB MAPM, Baker Ruff Hannon.
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	* Lead consultant.		* Lead consultant.
	* Lead designer.		* Lead designer.
−	* Milestones.
−	* Monte Carlo simulation.
−	* Pareto analysis.
−	* Preliminary business case.
−	* Project execution plan.
−	* Projectisation.
	* Project manager's report.		* Project manager's report.
−	* Project monitoring.
	* Project sponsor.		* Project sponsor.
−	* Risk management.
−	* Strategic brief.
−	* User panels.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://www.apm.org.uk Association for Project Management].		* [http://www.apm.org.uk Association for Project Management].

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	* Design management.		* Design management.
	* Design reviews.		* Design reviews.
		+	* Dynamic conditions for project success.
	* Five steps towards a successful construction project.		* Five steps towards a successful construction project.
	* Game theory.		* Game theory.

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	A project manager (sometimes referred to as a promoter's manager or project director) is a specialist advisor that represents the client and is responsible for the day-to-day management of a project.		A project manager (sometimes referred to as a promoter's manager or project director) is a specialist advisor that represents the client and is responsible for the day-to-day management of a project.
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−	~~It is a role with significant demand, with estimates of more than 20 million project managers being needed over the next five to eight years.~~
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−	~~In order to function effectively as a project manager, a candidate will typically need to develop their skills in the following areas:~~
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−	* Communication skills
−	* Leadership skills
−	* Negotiation skills
−	* Organisational skills
−	* Problem solving skills
−	* Time management skills

	They seldom participate directly in activities that produce the end result but rather strive to maintain the progress and mutual interaction of the project team in such a way that reduces the risk of failure, maximises benefits and controls cost.		They seldom participate directly in activities that produce the end result but rather strive to maintain the progress and mutual interaction of the project team in such a way that reduces the risk of failure, maximises benefits and controls cost.
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	* OGC AE5:[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0062AEGuide2.pdf The integrated project team] for details of OGC project manager role.		* OGC AE5:[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0062AEGuide2.pdf The integrated project team] for details of OGC project manager role.
	* [https://www.projectcubicle.com/skills-needed-for-project-managers/ Skills Needed For Project Managers]		* [https://www.projectcubicle.com/skills-needed-for-project-managers/ Skills Needed For Project Managers]
−	* [https://www.coursesonline.co.uk/h/how-to-become-a-project-manager/ How to become a project manager career guide] from CoursesOnline

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	A project manager (sometimes referred to as a promoter's manager or project director) is a specialist advisor that represents the client and is responsible for the day-to-day management of a project.		A project manager (sometimes referred to as a promoter's manager or project director) is a specialist advisor that represents the client and is responsible for the day-to-day management of a project.
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		+	It is a role with significant demand, with estimates of more than 20 million project managers being needed over the next five to eight years.
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		+	In order to function effectively as a project manager, a candidate will typically need to develop their skills in the following areas:
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		+	* Communication skills
		+	* Leadership skills
		+	* Negotiation skills
		+	* Organisational skills
		+	* Problem solving skills
		+	* Time management skills

	They seldom participate directly in activities that produce the end result but rather strive to maintain the progress and mutual interaction of the project team in such a way that reduces the risk of failure, maximises benefits and controls cost.		They seldom participate directly in activities that produce the end result but rather strive to maintain the progress and mutual interaction of the project team in such a way that reduces the risk of failure, maximises benefits and controls cost.
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	* OGC AE5:[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0062AEGuide2.pdf The integrated project team] for details of OGC project manager role.		* OGC AE5:[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0062AEGuide2.pdf The integrated project team] for details of OGC project manager role.
	* [https://www.projectcubicle.com/skills-needed-for-project-managers/ Skills Needed For Project Managers]		* [https://www.projectcubicle.com/skills-needed-for-project-managers/ Skills Needed For Project Managers]
		+	* [https://www.coursesonline.co.uk/h/how-to-become-a-project-manager/ How to become a project manager career guide] from CoursesOnline

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−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP.		* Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP.
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	* Game theory.		* Game theory.
	* General foreman.		* General foreman.
		+	* Government Skills and Curriculum Unit GSCU.
	* Independent client advisor.		* Independent client advisor.
	* Interview with Paloma Hermoso, Senior Project Manager CIOB MAPM, Baker Ruff Hannon.		* Interview with Paloma Hermoso, Senior Project Manager CIOB MAPM, Baker Ruff Hannon.