A role, a department, a phase?
It’s typical in any size company – large or small – to become compartmentalized, and operate in informational silos. Construction Project Management is many things—let’s take a look at what it is NOT.
There are many reasons for dysfunctional operations. They commonly include poor cross-company communication, managerial information gatekeepers, personality conflicts, or even departmental clashes.
It’s easy to compartmentalize Project Management as a functionality of the project, a department or business unit, and/or a phase of construction. Sure, there are “Project Managers” job titles, and often these individuals often act as gateways between estimates, progress, and finance flows. That’s a given.
Transform the mind-set
However, Project Management is NOT just a role, department. or phase. Embracing Project Management as an overarching philosophy opens doors from the field to the executive suite. Moreover, assuring that everyone has skin in the game — the communication flows freely throughout the system, allowing visibility and successful change management.
If everyone owns part of the Project Management operation, great project historicals are built into libraries, shared templates are built to reduce duplicate work, and gaps between departments are closed. Everyone benefits from the overall profitability and cohesion of the organization.
The PJ Module in Sage 300 CRE handles cross-departmental communication effectively and seamlessly. Take a look at the product here.
ETHOSystems is a multi-award-winning provider of integrated business software solutions and support for Sage Construction and Real Estate industries. We focus on key areas such as Accounting, Project Management, Estimating, Construction Management, and Payroll. With over 35 years of hands-on experience we place a strong emphasis on recommending, implementing, and supporting solutions that help our clients succeed.
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