Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Frankly it’s too hot, but it has made me realize one thing: I am no good at estimating. In fact, I’ve always known that I’m not good at estimating. The only thing I can estimate is time. And as a project manager, I’ll take that. Making an educated guess about project tasks is a good skill to have. Why estimate?

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AUGUST 10, 2022

A successful project starts with a successful estimate. To properly schedule the work to execute your project, you need to know the timeline, costs, scope, risk and more. All of these considerations are part of project estimation techniques. What Are Project Estimation Techniques?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 17, 2021

What is parametric estimation? Parametric estimating is a top-down form of project estimation that works for time, resource and cost estimates. It uses parameters (characteristics) to create estimates based on what you already know, so in that respect it’s useful for a project manager because it’s reliable.

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JUNE 24, 2021

One of these formulas solves for Estimate at Completion — an important metric for monitoring a project budget. Keep reading to learn why to always calculate Estimate at Completion and exactly what this formula can do. What is Estimate at Completion (EAC)? Your EAC can then be compared to the originally projected budget.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

General contractors can generate timesheet reports to track time spent on tasks in real time and control labor costs. Construction crews can log hours on the job site, which means that general contractors are always viewing the most current data. Cost to Date: The costs that have been paid to date for the completion of project tasks.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Cost management is the process by which one plans and manages the budget of a business or project. In the case of a project, it helps the project manager estimate what the project will cost and set in place controls by which they can reduce the chance of the project going over budget.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Follow these steps to secure the funds necessary to support the project through every phase. But first, we need to define what a project budget is. What Is a Project Budget? A project budget is the total projected costs needed to complete a project over a defined period of time. Use Historical Data.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Accounting project management software integrates project management features with financial and accounting tools to provide a well-rounded approach to delivering successful projects. This improves financial oversight by providing a clear view of project costs and financial performance.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

With this information, a project manager can identify issues and adjust the Triple Constraint to prevent those issues from developing into problems. ProjectManager features a real-time dashboard that presents all the critical project data that impacts the triple constraint. ProjectManager’s Real-Time Project Dashboard.

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JULY 4, 2024

While construction general contractors can use Acumatica’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to manage operations, they’ll need integrations to share construction project data. It’s a popular tool for companies looking to manage their finances, employees and aspects of their projects and tasks.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To do this, project managers must assess the resource pool, which includes everything from the project team to equipment and materials, to make sure that resources align with the project goals and objectives. To better understand resource capacity, project managers will evaluate capability analysis and workload capacity.

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MARCH 2, 2020

In project management, project controls address the following: Project strategy. Cost estimates. Project documentation. It’s all about collecting and managing data, finding trends in that information, reporting on progress and then putting what you’ve learned into practice. Project Development.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What Is Project Financial Management? Project financial management is the process of controlling the financial aspect of a project, such as its cost, revenue and profit. To do this requires planning, estimating, budgeting, funding, managing project expenses and billing.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Cost management is sometimes also known by its more specific sub-task names, like spend management, cost transparency and cost accounting. It is typically made up of four processes: resource planning, cost estimation, budgeting and cost control. Cost Estimation. Resource Planning.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 12, 2021

They use this data to bill the employer appropriately over the course of the project. However, T&M contracts can have a guaranteed maximum price that places a ceiling on costs. In this case, a fixed-price contract is unadvisable as the actual costs can far outpace the agreed-upon contract. Plan with Gantt Charts.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2024

Projects cost money. Those funds have a life cycle of their own and project managers must understand how those costs come in and out of the project and organization. That process is called project cash flow. We’ll look at project cash flow, what it is and how to calculate and manage it.

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MAY 9, 2024

There’s a section explaining the importance of tracking budget variance in project management and different project aspects to consider when tracking budget variance. Variance is a measure of how data points differ from the mean. Project managers use budget variance analysis when managing projects.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

It collects all the pertinent information needed to streamline that process, from the personnel data, such as the employee’s name, department, supervisor and hourly rate. If they’re behind, resources can be allocated to get the project schedule back on track before cost overruns threaten the project budget.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

With these features, you can simply update and add items as they arise throughout the project. ProjectManager is cloud-based software that allows you to plan and track project costs in real time. Get more control, data and visibility for your project and budget. What Is a Project Budget? Estimate All Costs.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

To create a project budget, you first need to create a cost baseline so you can compare planned spend to actual spend. It’s with this cost baseline that you can make cost estimates for each task of your project and see if you’re on target or overspending. What is a Cost Baseline in Project Management?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The more accurate your forecast for project costs, the more likely you’ll be able to deliver a successful project and make a profit. 7 Budgeting Templates for Business and Project Budgeting Below are seven budget templates that you can use for estimating your project’s costs.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Microsoft Power BI is a data analysis software that allows you to use various tools such as spreadsheets, pie charts, stacked bars and other types of diagrams to visualize project or business data, including the Power BI Gantt chart. But is Power BI good for project management?

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Having project management software can give you more control over the schedule of values as it relates to costs and monitoring progress. ProjectManager is award-winning construction project management that has powerful Gantt charts that can help plan, manage and track project costs in real time.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

It also includes understanding how many resources are needed and when they’re needed to keep the project moving forward without interruptions. Make a Project Estimate and Budget Use the work breakdown structure from the earlier step to list all the tasks required to complete the project.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

These costs must also be managed and project management software can help you identify, manage and control costs. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that has real-time dashboards that help you track project costs variance. Estimating can be daunting. Seek it out.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

To answer those and more questions, you need to follow a process, which is much easier with project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that has the tools to plan and track project data through every phase. As the project is executed, those costs should be tracked.

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JULY 29, 2021

One of the best ways to avoid cost overrun is by calculating cost variance. Understanding Project Costs. All projects cost money, regardless of their size, scope or deliverables. The same goes for projects – there’s no such thing as a project without costs. Try It Free!

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JULY 5, 2023

It begins with the planning and design and goes hand-in-hand with estimating and even on-site specialty contractors, change orders and the finished product. Good construction cost management will give your company a positive reputation in the industry. The CBS works at the task level to create a bottom-up analysis of project costs.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

People looking for a Procore alternative want construction project management software that can do this without having to involve a third-party app. Subpar bidding tool: Users find Procore’s bidding and estimating functionality problematic, which has been brought to the attention of the software. Capterra review: 4.3

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The main advantage of making a Gantt chart in Word is that it’ll help you create a project schedule that most people are familiar with, which facilitates the implementation of this project management tool in your organization, especially if you have a team that has never used Gantt charts.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

PMOs can use project management software to review and decide on whether to accept, reject or defer the request. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that estimates project costs and creates budgets to show the viability of the request. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

How do you create a construction budget, anticipate the costs for a project and track them to make sure you’re not overspending? While the budget is an attempt to forecast all costs in a construction project, you should leave some wiggle room to account for any emergencies or unexpected building costs.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s often said that these people are your most valuable resources as they’re the ones who use the other resources to execute the project. There are many types of labor on a construction site, including estimators, architects, supervisors, quantity surveyors, engineers and construction workers.

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APRIL 28, 2021

Not to be confused with cost management, cost control has its own set of objectives that can save businesses money. Track your projects costs in real-time and avoid cost overruns with ProjectManager.com’s dashboards. What Is Cost Control? Ideally, these changes are informed by cost control data.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Without a plan, projects are in trouble. Project planning is one of the first and most important aspects of project management. Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. Project Budget Template All projects cost money.

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JUNE 22, 2022

Let’s look at what a project account is as well as its principles and methods. What Is Project Accounting? Project accounting refers to all elements related to financial transactions in a project. This includes everything from project costs, billing and revenue. Cost Recoverability.

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JULY 16, 2024

Real-time project and portfolio dashboards give a high-level overview to analyze project data and share it with subcontractors. It provides real-time insights for better risk management and keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Those who have used the software complain about the estimating features.

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