Infrastructure needs within the United States have changed from building new facilities to replacing, expanding, or renewing existing facilities. The project management issues involved with infrastructure renewal are different from the issues for new construction. Correspondingly, new project management approaches must be integrated into mainstream practice for all sizes and types of projects to accelerate project delivery, reduce project costs, and minimize project disputes. The difficulties of renewal project complexity have been exacerbated by years of underfunded maintenance and replacement programs. As a result many renewal projects have become even more challenging because of the need to avert major traffic disruptions and in some cases infrastructure failures. Project complexity is introduced by many factors: project types, engineering complexity, size, modality, jurisdictional control, financing approach, contract type, and delivery method. Each project calls for a distinct project management style and approach. The fie-dimensional approach for project management of complex projects is not a new subject. However, it is extensively developed, outlined, and clearly mapped for acceptance and integration within the R10 project. The fie dimensions are cost, schedule, technical, context, and finance. Successful use of the approach involves fie methods which are unique for each project: *Define project success factors by each dimension, as required; *Assemble project team; *Select project arrangements; *Prepare early cost model and finance plan; and *Develop project action plans. Although a number of additional research ideas have been identified during the project, the most pressing next steps are the implementation of the material on actual complex projects and the integration of the philosophy and tools within agency existing program and project management policies and procedures through demonstration projects, training, and change-management assistance. This research report, Project Management Strategies for Complex Projects, documents the research and results performed within SHRP 2 project R10. The research scope involved the development of surveys, case study reports, training, technical tools, and a guide to address the current-day challenges of infrastructure project management that are considerably more complex than traditional projects. The R10 project reports facilitate the use of effective strategies in managing complex projects of any size and type. Acceptance and use of this guidance should improve the state of the practice by focusing on practical tools and techniques that are designed to be immediately beneficial to transportation professionals. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting