Construction Project Organization: Central Luzon State University
Construction Project Organization: Central Luzon State University
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
ORGANIZATION
LORNA G. BACLIG
MARK RUSSEL BUMATAY
BSCE4-2
To carry out the aforementioned tasks effectively and efficiently, and to ensure
that the tasks associated with a construction project flow smoothly, it is necessary to
organize people according to their tasks, duties, and responsibilities. By establishing an
organization, the management of the business will become more effective, and work
distribution within the business will become easier.
The driving force behind every organization is its management team. Different
teams operate in different ways. There is no universal accurate management to define the
one that is best. Just the concept that explains why some operations were managed
successfully in the past to suggest what can be done for future success.
The organizational structure of small enterprise may be very simple. The owner is
usually the manager. He has daily contact with all the people of his organization. He is
the one who establishes the as his company grows bigger, the problem of organization
from grouping, supervising and serving operations become more complex.
The company have the most modern plant and equipment, a highly skilled and
experienced labor force, ample materials and financial resources, yet become failure in its
purpose of making profit. There may be many reasons and circumstances responsible
behind this failure, bet the most frequent reason is poor management.
What is Organization?
A good executive may be able to secure good results with a poor organization, and
the good organization may produce results from a poor executive. But the ideal set uo is,
a combination of a good organization and a good executive.
Men
These are the different members of the organization starting from the very
top of the last workman on the enterprise. Appropriate personnel for the
appropriate position ensures an organization's effectiveness and efficiency.
There are no two ways about it. Thus, tardiness and absenteeism, unsafe
acts, alcoholism, inadequate training, and incompetence are just a few of
the characteristics of man at work that can upend business ventures.
Human resources dictate how the other four fundamental business
resources operate. Individuals ensure that materials, machines, minutes,
and money are used productively to accomplish the goals or objectives of
organizations and enterprises. Poor employment practices jeopardize the
viability of such ventures. When the right man is in the right job, a
significant portion of effective business management is accomplished.
Materials
Represents the materials necessary in the distribution of functions
or in the attainment of its objectives. Without materials, human resources
become obsolete. Thus, every rational and well-planned organization
understands that the materials necessary to conduct any business or
provide a service must be in place before ‘man' can participate in any
business activity. Supply chain departments evolved from this philosophy
and have proven to be an extremely beneficial and effective aspect of
business management. A group of cement factory workers awaiting the
arrival of limestone may find themselves with little to do for as long as the
supply is delayed. Even if it does arrive, but in substandard condition, the
production is almost certain to fail. When quality is compromised, a
business becomes impoverished. Materials of poor quality have the
potential to destroy entrepreneurship.
Machine
The tools necessary in producing its desired output. The metal
contraptions known as machines have enabled man to almost effortlessly
realize his various dreams of creating things that add value to our
existence. Tilling, planting, and harvesting are now performed by
machines. In cotton and fabric processing, men have been supplanted by
looms. Numerous other endeavors requiring physical exertion have been
supplanted by gears, bolts, nuts, and conveyor belts. Computers have
recently joined the race to increase production and decrease man's time
spent manufacturing and producing goods and services. Machines, on the
other hand, will be ineffective in the absence of man and materials. They
require human operation and material replenishment.
Methods
The procedures and ways used in the course of its actions. Each
thing has a proper way to do it, and this proper way is referred to as a
Method in management. In a nutshell, it refers to the art of doing. A
method is a collection of procedures and instructions. To obtain a credit
card, a customer must complete the following steps: filling out a credit
card application, attaching required documents, and submitting the
application to a bank representative. while the credit card application is
being processed The form completed by the customer is validated.
Documents are verified, and the customer is verified. Credit cards are
distributed to a courier company for final delivery to the customer via a
generated pin, and records are maintained. All of these standard operating
procedures are referred to as management methods.
Money
Without money, no venture or enterprise can motivate employees,
procure sufficient and high-quality materials, acquire the necessary
machines and maintain them, or even ensure that time is managed
properly. Money management, when not properly organized, has been the
most well-documented cause of enterprise failure throughout history. The
amount and quality of money invested in ventures has a direct correlation
with their long-term viability. Man has revolutionized the accounts
department over the years to ensure the maximum operation of surviving
business organizations. Without sufficient funds, no qualified workers,
materials, or machines can be hired, purchased, or acquired. In other
words, such a venture will be squandering its time even existing.
Distribution of Functions
The tasks to be performed, their groupings, and their vertical and
horizontal task relationships. This element is frequently used to assess how
tasks have been assigned to individuals within an organization, as most
jobs cannot be completed by a single person. Each organization has its
own system for categorizing work activities. The division of departments
can have an effect on the efficiency of work and the growth of the
business. Thus, selecting the most appropriate compartmentalization
model is critical.
It also involves the objectives and goal of the organization.
Without a clear purpose or mission, an organization quickly begins to drift
and disorganize. A shared purpose unites employees or members and
clarifies the organization's direction for everyone. Managers' primary
responsibility is to ensure that the common purpose is effectively
communicated across organizations (particularly large organizations with
numerous moving parts). Managers accomplish this goal by educating all
employees about the organization's overall strategy, mission statement,
values, and short- and long-term objectives.
Vertical and Horizontal Authority Relationships
It depicts the power hierarchy as it descends from the upper to the
lower levels. It is the complete layout of authority and serves as a guide for
those who question who. This element is critical because it dictates how
many people each manager can manage and how many management
circles an organization can have. It has the potential to shape the entire
organizational structure.
The hierarchy of authority is essentially the chain of command—a
mechanism for ensuring that the appropriate people do the appropriate
things at the appropriate times. While organizational structures vary
considerably—some have a greater degree of centralization of authority
than others—hierarchy in decision-making is critical for success.
Organizations can be more agile when they know who will make decisions
under what circumstances, whereas ambiguity of authority frequently
slows the decision-making process. Authority enables organizations to
chart their own course and select strategies, which in turn facilitates the
achievement of a common goal.
Policies
The decisions, rules or guidelines established. Policies define how
an organization operates and provide direction, consistency,
accountability, efficiency, and clarity. This document establishes
guidelines and principles for co-operative members to follow.
Policies and procedures are critical components of any business.
Policies and procedures work in tandem to provide a road map for day-to-
day operations. They ensure that laws and regulations are followed,
provide direction for decision-making, and streamline internal processes.
Project Organization and Staffing
Staffing is the most critical aspect of project management. The staff is ultimately
responsible for the project's completion. Additionally, the majority of the project's cost
will be incurred by staff. As a result, it is critical to be extremely precise in planning and
acquiring the appropriate staff at the appropriate time and for the appropriate duration.
Additionally, it is critical to maintain staff motivation and to ensure their safety and well-
being. The staffing management plan assists in precisely capturing all of these factors in
order to effectively manage the project's staff.
Organizational Structure
Organizational structures are essentially blueprints for how businesses are run and
managed, as well as how information is communicated within the organization. An
organizational structure is a chart or diagram that illustrates a company's logistical
organization.
The engineering manager can organize the engineering reporting structure so that
the various engineering discipline managers would report to him or her. For example, the
structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering team leaders would report to the
engineer manager. On a larger, more complex project, the engineer manager may
establish area team leaders and have the structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers
report to an area team leader. If the project is geographically dispersed, with the
engineering office staff in different cities working on the project, then structuring the
engineering function by area provides better coordination and control.
The diagram above illustrates an example of an organizational structure found in
large projects. The project manager is either at the top or in the middle of large projects.
For instance, a construction firm will have a general owner or CEO, but the project
manager will oversee numerous projects throughout the area, such as the entire province
of Nueva Ecija. The project manager with whom he communicates is either the home
office support group or the central office administration. He may also contact the project's
designer and construction management consultant. The project manager will supervise the
project engineer, and the project engineer will oversee the various sites throughout Nueva
Ecija. Various departments report to the project engineer, including the administrative
department (site management), the finance department (billing, and cash management),
and the procurement department (materials procurement). Additionally, there are also
engineering professionals supervised by project engineers. For example, civil engineers
work in the structural department; architects work in the architectural department (on
designs); sanitary engineers work in the sanitary department (on plumbing and sanitary
layout); electrical engineers work in the electrical department (on electrical layout and
wiring); and mechanical engineers work in the mechanical department (on machineries).
Before committing its support to the project manager, top management must be
clear about the portion of its own authority it wishes to delegate and the extent to which it
wishes to limit the project manager's authority. In a pure project management
organization, top management must expect to delegate complete authority to the project
manager; otherwise, the project manager will be incapable of performing the job for
which he or she was hired. In any case, when top management names a project manager
to be accountable for the project's success or failure, it must delegate sufficient authority
to this individual to carry out the project. A project manager who lacks the authority that
the position requires is doomed to fail and become a scapegoat for spineless top
management.
The project manager is responsible for resolving issues that arise in each section.
Additionally, the project manager must ensure that each section completes its assigned
tasks without impeding the work of any other section. The project manager should have
complete control over all aspects, enabling him to complete the job without direct
intervention from the owner.
(Small Project)
A position chart lists employee names or titles, the positions they hold and the
reporting relationships between them and their superiors. Position charts are popular in
smaller organizations, but are also used by individual groups within larger organizations.
A position chart is also referred to as a billet assignment chart, and may change frequently
as personnel moves throughout the organization.
Mason
Accounting
Carpenters Cashiering
Electricians
Project Manager
Civil Engineer
Foreman
Mason
One of the most significant men in the building industry is a mason. Tiles, bricks,
and other cement-based products are installed by them. They also have to deal with a lot
of heavy equipment and are frequently given a lot of responsibilities.
Plumbers
Plumbing fixtures for drainage and water systems are installed, modified,
maintained, and repaired by plumbers. The installation and maintenance of sanitary
systems such as bathtubs, showers, toilets, and sinks is part of their job description. They
also take care of household appliances like dishwashers and water heaters to make sure
they work properly.
Electricians
The electrical systems in new homes and buildings are assembled, installed, and
wired by electricians. Electrical systems are used to provide light, heat, power, air
conditioning, and refrigeration. After the building has been partially constructed,
electricians normally install the wiring. Schematics and wiring diagrams are followed by
them. Aside from that, they set up electronic equipment and signaling systems.
Construction accountants
Finance manager
Procurement manager
To ensure that the construction company's projects are completed in the most cost-
effective and acceptable manner possible, the procurement manager obtains all of the
essential materials. In addition, the procurement manager ensures that the materials arrive
on time and on budget.
Functional chart
(Large Project)
Function Chart defines in words and statements the task and responsibilities of the
departments, divisions and sections.
B C D E F G
A.
1. Manage day-to-day activities
2. Provide overall direction
3. Responsible for the technical performance & successful completion of the
Project
4. Engineer project expenses are within budget
5. Conduct periodic coordination meetings
6. Administer periodic evaluation of project activities and the productivity of the
project participants
7. Carry out responsibilities for preparing the procedure for the turnover of the of
the project when completed.
B.
1. Recruit, select, hire, place competent workers
2. Handle timekeeping
3. Monitor attendance, tardiness and absences
4. Update personnel records
5. Responsible for security services and management
6. Secure necessary licenses and permits
7. Provide messenger services
C.
1. Design and adopt appropriate accounting procedures and standards
2. Record all financial transactions
3. Summarize the “Book” on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
4. Responsible for payroll services
5. Undertake Billing and Collection
6. Issue Receipts of Payments
7. Responsible for timely payments of SSS, Pag-Ibig and Philhealth dues
D.
1. Responsible for procurement of construction materials, supplies, equipment,
etc.
2. Handle Property and supply management including inventory of materials,
equipment, vehicles, tools and other properties of the company.
E.
1. Responsible for technical operations including field investigation, surveys and
project managements services depending on the specialization like: civil
works, architecture, sanitary and plumbing, electrical works and mechanical
works
2. Undertake the actual physical execution of works called for in the project
3. Handle the repair and maintenance of vehicles, heavy equipment and
machineries of the company
F.
1. Depending on assigned tasks, responsible in implementing and commissioning
certain jobs called for in the project
G.
1. Normally, specialty contractor (e.g., plumbing, glass works, air conditioning,
elevator installation) perform tasks that require skills not commonly available.
Thus, specialty contractors handle the installation, testing and commissioning
of the air conditioning unit, elevators, glass works (claddings), and the like.
Training
The objectives of training are varied depending on the requirements of the project.
Enumerated below are the typical objectives of training:
The approaches of training are: on the job type; classroom setting, conference
method; group discussions; supervisory training, case method; and role playing. Higher
and more formal orders of training are attendance to seminars (local or international) and
going through forma school degree programs (national, doctoral, designers).
Construction Management Plans
a. Project Title - Project titles make you to understand the main goal of the Project
work and deliverables. A project name can be the product name when it
completed.
b. Location - A location plan provides an illustration of a development in its
surrounding context. This enables the planning authority to properly identify the
land to which the application refers, and is typically based on an up-to-date
Ordnance Survey (or similar) map.
(Note: Attach Vicinity Map/ Location Map)
c. Project Description - A project description is a high-level overview of why you’re
doing a project. The document explains a project’s objectives and its essential
qualities.
(Highlight the Technical Features of the project)
d. Client - The Client is the person or company, with the controlling interest in the project.
Generally, the Client will retain a significant level of control over the assessment and
appointment of Designers and Contractors for a project.
(Identify your client)
e. Objective
“Ensure the completion of the project following sound engineering practices and
standards, at the desired time and within budget”
f. Scope of Construction Management Services - The primary purpose of CM is to
control project time, cost, and quality. CM is compatible with all project delivery
systems. To serve the clients' best interest first is an owner's representative.
6. Contract Administration
a. Provide assistance to the client in the documentation and execution of
contracts (i.e., materials, equipment’s/machineries; consultants).
`
RECOMMENDATION
This Construction Project Organization is based on a sound principle that aids the
organization's work organize. So, in my opinion, the notion of it is not only applicable to
organizations whose work entails the construction of various structures such as buildings,
bridges, and roads. Our own community is one of the subjects that needed the principle of
the Construction Project Organization due to the fact that we have so many works in our
community and sometimes it is not organized in a way that every now and then there is a
trouble and problems happened.