Detailed Analysis of Project Management in Burj Khalifa Construction

This project management analysis focuses on the construction of the Burj Khalifa, examining the roles of key stakeholders involved in the project's success. It explores the responsibilities of the project manager, CEO, CFO, HR manager, construction manager, project planner, and architect. The analysis highlights the significance of proper planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication in achieving project objectives. The document provides a detailed overview of each stakeholder's contributions, from securing project approval and managing finances to overseeing construction operations and ensuring design integrity. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of the planning phase and effective teamwork for the overall success of the project. This analysis serves as a valuable case study for understanding complex project management principles in a real-world context.

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Construction of the Burj Khalifa
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Slide 1: Introduction
The project mainly reflects on Construction of Burj Khalifa which is one of the tallest
structures as well as buildings in the world. In this project, both the project manager as well as
the various team members generally plays an important role for demonstrating the significance
of knowledge as well as different attributes which are mainly utilized for development and
planning. It is found that proper planning as well as project development are beneficial for
achieving the objectives of the project within the time that is assumed. Additionally, proper
planning is considered as one of the main functions for every project manager for executing the
project as per the objectives.
Slide 2:
Stakeholder involved in project
The stakeholders who are associated with the construction work of Burj Khalifa are listed
below:
 Project manager: They mainly aims to secure approval for the business case in order to
proceed with the project and for getting money for the project. In addition to this, the
project manager generally has the responsibility of handling the project properly.
 Other roles: The rest of the stakeholders who are associated with the project includes the
CEO, CFO, HR manager, project planner, construction managers as well as civil
engineers.
Slide 3:
Role of project manager in the construction of Burj Khalifa

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The project manager mainly has the responsibility of achieving success for the
construction of Burj Khalifa and they generally oversee different aspect of the project starting
from project planning. The project manager prepares the business case for constructing Burj
Khalifa with the help of the project team for securing approval in order to proceed as well as
obtain budget for executing the project. In addition to this, the project manager manages time,
risks and helps in managing the budget of the project so that goals of the project can be achieved
accurately. Furthermore, a project manager consistently informs the project stakeholders about
the details of the project and generally evaluate the effectiveness of the project plan with the
employees which not only helps in completing the project but also helps in managing the project
quality that is delivered.
Slide 4:
Role of CEO in the construction of Burj Khalifa
During the construction of the Burj Khalifa, it is identified that the CEO has the
responsibility of properly creating, planning as well as integrating the project towards strategic
direction in order to achieve success. They generally have the responsibility of achieving success
within the entire business entity for making different types of managerial level decisions so that
the construction work can be undertaken accurately. In addition to this, they will help in creating
as well as implementing the vision of the organization by undertaking the project successfully.
Slide 5:
Role of CFO in the construction of Burj Khalifa
They are the senior executive who are responsible of managing different types of
financial actions within the company in order to execute the project of Burj Khalifa properly.

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The duties that the CFO plays while involving within the project includes tracking of the cash
flow as well as developing proper plan for the finances. In addition to this, they also help in
analyzing the weaknesses as well as strengths for proposing different types of corrective actions.
Moreover, the CFO can assist the CEO with forecasting, undertaking cost benefit analysis as
well as achieving funding for the project from various initiatives. Additionally, they generally
plays an important role in properly influencing the strategy of the company.
Slide 6:
Role of HR manager in the construction of Burj Khalifa
The HR manger helps in proper planning, directing as well as coordinating all the
administrative functions for recruiting, interviewing as well as hiring new employees for
undertaking the construction work. They also take the entire responsibility of properly planning,
coordinating the workforce in order to utilize the best talented employees for planning and
developing the project. Furthermore, handle the issues that the staffs face including mediating
disputes and provides information about various types of disciplinary processes.
Slide 7:
Role of construction manager in the construction of Burj Khalifa
The construction manager who is engaged with the Burj Khalifa construction can be able
to properly supervise as well as direct different types of operation during the construction of the
project. They undertake the work of structural system development, development of foundation,
construction of residential space, restaurants as well as nightclub. In addition to this, they build
floor and helps in the work of installation for completing the construction of Burj Khalifa on
time.

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Slide 8:
Role of project planner in the construction of Burj Khalifa
Before the construction of the Burj Khalifa, the project planner takes the entire
responsibility of gathering information about the project and scheduling the workloads of the
project. In addition to this, they generally collect various types of information for successfully
preparing the status report and ensures proper assignment and scheduling of the work that
generally follows the policy of the company. Additionally, they mainly evaluate the present
procedures and helps in recommending the changes for improving the efficiency of planning.
Slide 9:
Role of architect in the construction of Burj Khalifa
The architect helps in preparing the visual appearance of the entire Burj Khalifa building
before undertaking the final structural design. They are generally appointed from the client side
and generally helps in developing proper facility as per the entire design concept and the
requirement which are mainly specified by the client. The work that is mainly carried includes
creation of the architectural design, creating the design of the tower as well as asking for proper
approval of the project.
Slide 10: Conclusion
It can be concluded from the entire paper that both the roles of project manager as well as other
stakeholders who are involved within the construction of Burj Khalifa. It is analyzed that
planning phase is quite important for the project and in this phase the project manager gets
approval for the project and achieves budget for the project. In addition to this, the paper also

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explains the roles of other team members within the project for undertaking the construction
work effectively.