Apply construction management principles in the execution of construction methods,

DOE-S T D-1180-2004

Discuss the five elements of the Department of Energy program for operational

configuration management as described in DOE-STD-1073-2003, Configuration

Management:

Design requirements

Document control

Program management

Change control

Assessments

g. Explain the use of safety plans in the management of projects.

h. Discuss the relationship between work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost and

schedule.

Describe the purpose and use of work packages and/or planning packages.

Describe the purpose of schedules, and discuss the use of milestones and activities.

k. Describe the critical path method of scheduling.

Explain the concept of a project management baseline and describe the baseline used

in project management.

m. Discuss the following elements of construction project contract labor:

Availability of labor skills

Interaction of labor crafts

Standby requirements and their impact on the schedule

Craft jurisdiction

Union vs. non-union

Skills and labor rates

n. Describe how performance and productivity rates are established.

o. Discuss the use of a resource loaded, time based, CPM schedule for the day-to-day

control of a project and its importance in meeting cost and schedule baseline.

39.

Construction Management personnel shall demonstrate the ability to apply

construction management principles in the execution of construction methods,

constructability reviews, planning, and performance measurement for a

construction project at a working level.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Determine whether a construction project execution plan can be implemented safely

and cost-effectively and still meet the project specifications.

b. Determine the availability of the resources, equipment, and qualified subcontractors

necessary to implement a construction project execution plan.

c. Evaluate a contractor decision to make or buy.