Hucks Case Study: Project Management - Schedule, Resources, and WBS

This document presents a comprehensive project management solution for the Hucks case study, focusing on the development of additional production capacity. It includes a detailed project schedule summary, outlining initiation, planning, execution, and closure phases. The solution provides a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), resource loading with cost and duration estimates, a network diagram, and a Gantt chart for visual representation. Furthermore, it defines roles and responsibilities, a resource assignment matrix (RAM and RACI), deliverable milestones, and a schedule for monitoring and control methods. The document also addresses mechanisms for measuring progress, change management processes, contingency planning, and decision-making processes. Additional sections cover planning tasks, critical path analysis, tools and techniques for time management, and an evaluation of project time management effectiveness for future projects.

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management: Hucks Case Study
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Table of Contents
Part A: Project Schedule..................................................................................................................3
1. Project schedule summary/project time in the organization....................................................3
2. Detailed and complete WBS....................................................................................................4
3. Resource loading/Estimating task cost and duration...............................................................5
3.1 Network diagram...............................................................................................................7
3.2 Gantt chart.........................................................................................................................8
4. Roles and responsibilities........................................................................................................9
5. Resource assignment matrix (RAM and RACI)....................................................................12
5.1 Required resources over specific timeframe....................................................................13
6. Deliverable milestones...........................................................................................................14
7. Schedule for monitoring and control methods.......................................................................14
8. Mechanisms to be used to measure, record and report progress against the project schedule
...................................................................................................................................................15
9. Process to manage changes and issues..................................................................................15
10. Contingency in schedule......................................................................................................16
11. Decision making process.....................................................................................................16
Part B: Additional questions..........................................................................................................17
1. Planning tasks performed as part of the project time management.......................................17
2. Critical path for the project....................................................................................................18

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3. Tools and techniques used to track and manage the time in project.....................................20
4. Evaluate effectiveness of project time management to future projects.................................20
Learning journal.............................................................................................................................22
References......................................................................................................................................24
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................27

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Part A: Project Schedule
1. Project schedule summary/project time in the organization
The project plan is based on development of additional production capacity in Hucks.
Due to lack of space in the organization, the business organizations want to expand their
production capacity by expansion of their business. In order to resolve issues related to the
organization, Hucks is required to develop new production capacity in the organization.
Following is the summary for the project schedule:
Task Name Duration Start Finish
Initiation phase 76 days Mon 12/3/18 Mon 3/18/19
Planning phase 104 days Tue 3/19/19 Fri 8/9/19
Execution phase 340 days Thu 7/4/19 Wed 10/21/20
Closure phase 47 days Thu 10/22/20 Fri 12/25/20
From the above project schedule summary table, it is concluded that the start date of the
project plan is 12/3/18 and end date is 12/25/20. Therefore, the total duration for the project plan
is 540 days.

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2. Detailed and complete WBS
Figure 1: Work Breakdown Structure
(Source: Created by author)

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3. Resource loading/Estimating task cost and duration
Resource Name Work Start Finish % Work
Complete Cost
Project Manager 640hrs Mon 12/3/18 Fri 12/25/20 23% $ 76,800.00
Development of
business case 144 hrs Mon 12/3/18 Wed 12/26/18 100% $ 17,280.00
Development of the
project plan 120 hrs Tue 3/19/19 Mon 4/8/19 0% $ 14,400.00
Stakeholder sign off 184 hrs Thu 10/22/20 Mon 11/23/20 0% $ 22,080.00
Documentation 160 hrs Tue 11/24/20 Mon 12/21/20 0% $ 19,200.00
Project closure 32 hrs Tue 12/22/20 Fri 12/25/20 0% $ 3,840.00
Project planner 232 hrs Mon 1/21/19 Fri 12/25/20 0% $ 23,200.00
Establishing project
charter 200 hrs Mon 1/21/19 Fri 2/22/19 0% $ 20,000.00
Project closure 32 hrs Tue 12/22/20 Fri 12/25/20 0% $ 3,200.00
Financial manager 296 hrs Thu 12/27/18 Mon 6/3/19 3% $ 29,600.00
Undertaking feasibility
study 136 hrs Thu 12/27/18 Fri 1/18/19 6% $ 13,600.00
Development of
financial plan 160 hrs Tue 5/7/19 Mon 6/3/19 0% $ 16,000.00
Human resource
manager 288 hrs Mon 2/25/19 Mon 5/6/19 0% $ 28,800.00
Appointing team
members 128 hrs Mon 2/25/19 Mon 3/18/19 0% $ 12,800.00
Development of
resource plan 160 hrs Tue 4/9/19 Mon 5/6/19 0% $ 16,000.00
Quality manager 176 hrs Tue 6/4/19 Wed 7/3/19 0% $ 176,000.00

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Development of quality
plan 176 hrs Tue 6/4/19 Wed 7/3/19 0% $ 176,000.00
Risk analyst 216 hrs Thu 7/4/19 Fri 8/9/19 0% $ 21,600.00
Development of risk
management plan 216 hrs Thu 7/4/19 Fri 8/9/19 0% $ 21,600.00
Supervisor 448 hrs Wed 3/18/20 Wed 6/3/20 0% $ 49,280.00
Finishing shop
completion 448 hrs Wed 3/18/20 Wed 6/3/20 0% $ 49,280.00
Contractor 1,032 hrs Thu 7/4/19 Tue 3/17/20 0% $ 113,520.00
Adding existing floor 520 hrs Thu 7/4/19 Wed 10/2/19 0% $ 57,200.00
Dust-free paint 512 hrs Thu 12/19/19 Tue 3/17/20 0% $ 56,320.00
Sub-contractor 0 hrs NA NA 0% $ 0.00
Construction manager 1,480 hrs Thu 7/4/19 Wed 6/3/20 0% $ 162,800.00
Adding existing floor 520 hrs Thu 7/4/19 Wed 10/2/19 0% $ 57,200.00
Dust-free paint 512 hrs Thu 12/19/19 Tue 3/17/20 0% $ 56,320.00
Finishing shop
completion 448 hrs Wed 3/18/20 Wed 6/3/20 0% $ 49,280.00
IT manger 800 hrs Thu 6/4/20 Wed 10/21/20 0% $ 88,000.00
AutoCAD woodworking
production train 400 hrs Thu 6/4/20 Wed 8/12/20 0% $ 44,000.00
Installation of
hardware 400 hrs Thu 8/13/20 Wed 10/21/20 0% $ 44,000.00
Workers 872 hrs Thu 10/3/19 Tue 8/18/20 0% $ 95,920.00
Installation of air-
conditioning 440 hrs Thu 10/3/19 Wed 12/18/19 0% $ 48,400.00
Installation of software 432 hrs Thu 6/4/20 Tue 8/18/20 0% $ 47,520.00

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3.1 Network diagram
Figure 2: Network diagram
(Source: Created using Ms Project)

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3.2 Gantt chart
Figure 3: Gantt chart
(Source: Created using Ms Project)

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4. Roles and responsibilities
Role of the human
resources
Responsibilities
Huck’s Project
Manager
 Manage the progress of the project deliverables
 Development of contingency plan to manage the project risks
 Using scheduling software to spot bottlenecks in the plan
Project Planner  Recommend of modifications to achieve the project milestones
 Prepare short as well as long term allocation of resources
 Identify changes in the scope of project plan
 Update the project schedule and develop schedule forecast
Financial Manager  Prepare the financial statements and reports and review the financial
reports to reduce the cost
 Develop plan to meet long term financial goals
Human Resource
Manager
 Recruit and select the employees for the project work
 Maintain the human resources by counseling
 Planning and monitoring the job results
Quality Manager  Review the quality of raw materials used for the production work
 Improve organizational profitability
 Coordinating the quality assurance program
Risk Analyst  Assess the project risks in the organization
 Review likelihood of project events and its impact on organization

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 Perform a risk management plan
IT Manager  Supervise and develop the IT system with staffing of IT team
 Review performance of information networks and also software
applications
 Perform regular meetings with the stakeholders for updating IT
actions
Steel fabricators and
installers
 Fabrication and utilization of technical drawings and blueprints
 Review of specifications for construction of metal products
 Install the equipments in the organizational premises
Construction
Manager
 Determination of labor needs and dispatch the workers to the
construction sites
 Inspect as well as review the project work for monitoring compliance
with safety codes
 Schedule the plan and budget necessary to meet the project deadlines
Mechanical
contractors
 Responsible to review ongoing maintenance of the system they are
installed
 Oversee the mechanical works in the project plan
 Design, install and maintain mechanical machinery and tools
Electrical contractors  Design, install and maintain the electrical system
 Understanding the building structure and requirements based on the
electrical services
 Diagnose the circuits and electrical components
Equipment suppliers  Supply of raw materials to the project organization

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 Deliver the equipments and services at scheduled timeline
 Perform daily basis management of the project process
Project management
consultants
 Manage project related to project activities in constraints of time and
cost
 Ensure for project scope and schedule and allocate of work as per
team members