摘要: |
The purpose of this Handbook is to provide guidelines for use by public transit agencies (Agencies) undertaking substantial construction projects, either for the first time or with little prior experience with construction project management. It provides a comprehensive introduction to construction project management, including the applicability of the principles of project management and of all phases of project development-from project initiation through planning, environmental clearance, real estate acquisition, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) maintains oversight of grant projects and assigns grant administration and management responsibility to the transit Agencies, who then are responsible for planning, managing, and implementing the federally-funded project. Agency project managers need handy tools for project management to make certain that projects are effectively contracted for, completed on time and within budget, and comply with all project specifications. This Handbook is intended to assist the Agency's responsible project manager or lead person to undertake multi-million-dollar construction projects and manage the complexities of specifying, acquiring, and managing contracts for such projects through utilization of in-house and consultant resources. |