Management On Project Performance

ABSRACT

The parameters for measuring the performance of project managers on any construction project are time, cost, quality, health and safety, meeting requirements of the owners and satisfaction of stakeholders. This study was conducted in Lagos state to ascertain the effects of project manager on construction works and project delivery in Nigeria. Both qualitative and quantitative data were obtained. A cross-sectional survey research design was used. A survey of randomly selected samples of 32 professionals, questionnaires was used to collect data from Architects, Civil Engineers, Builders and Quantity Surveyors practicing in the state. The result of the findings shows that effective engagement of project managers on project ensures that project criteria are achieved both at the preliminary and construction stages of projects. It is concluded that there is need to engage the services of project managers in projects for better efficiencies and quality delivery of projects. It is however recommended that project managers should be properly trained and engage in continuous professional development to be abreast with latest project management strategies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWELDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1         BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

• PROBLEM STATEMENT
• AIM/OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
• RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
• SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• SCOPE OF STUDY
• LIMITATION OF STUDY
• DEFINTION OF TERMS
• PROJECT ORGANISATION

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• INTRODUCTION
• OVERVIEW OF PROJECT MANAGER
• SKILLS REQUIRED OF A PROJECT MANAGER
• PROJECT PERFORMANCE
• PROJECT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
• REVIEW OF NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
• THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERTS
• BUILDING PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (BPM)

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

• STUDY AREA
• RESEARCH DESIGN
• DATA COLLECTION
• SAMPLE AND SAMPLE TECHNIQUES
• METHOD OF THE ANALYSIS

CHAPTER FOUR

RESULT ANALYSIS

• ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

CHAPTER FIVE

• CONCLUSION
• RECOMMENDATION
• REFERENCES

CHAPTER ONE

1.0                                          INTRODUCTION

1.1                            BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Project quality are evaluated by performance measurement which can be defined as the process of evaluating performance relative to a success in terms of time, cost and quality these are the basic criteria to project success. While project creates productive assets through the conversion of resources into productive assets, for the right quality, time and cost. (Nagarajan, 2012). In the realm of project management, the schedule, cost and quality achievement is also referred to as the iron triangle. Out of these three aspects, it is the achievement of schedule and cost compliances that the project management is attending to most of the time. This results in a half- hearted attempt to achieve quality at project sites. In order to achieve the schedule and cost objectives, project quality is sometimes also overlooked, (Jha and Iyer, 2006). According to Jha and Iyer, (2006) quoting Collins (1996) describes quality as the world’s oldest documented profession. Quality professionals use a number of definitions to define project quality. Quality in its simplest form can be defined as: ‘meeting the customer’s expectations,’ or ‘compliance with customer’s specification.’ No matter what definition we follow for quality, it becomes very complex when we try to put it into actual practice. For a user, quality is nothing but satisfaction with the appearance, performances, and reliability of the project for a given price range. There need for creative conversion of resources into project asset through effective organizes, plans, schedules, and controls the field work to achieve project time, cost and quality, this is the responsibility of the project manager he is responsible for getting the project completed within the time, cost limitations and quality. The success of any project is attributed to the proper management role of the project manager in putting together available resource.

According to Henrich and Koskela (2006), building management methods can be responsible for many construction project failures. In most construction firms, a high rate of business failure results from the lack of skills and knowledge (Kanyago, Shukla & Kibachia, 2017) as well as the insufficient understanding among stakeholders of duties and responsibilities ascribed to industry professionals or experts managing building projects in Nigeria (Anyanwu, 2013). These issues and general negligence may cause; project delays and budget overruns, economically unviable design and solutions, inadequate specifications, poor workmanship, and rework.

Ineffective building management can negatively impact on the national economy. According to Osuizugbo (2020), ineffective building management has negative implications on construction companies as well as the economy, and can only result in rework, budget overruns, project delays, premature project termination, poor workmanship and building failure/ collapse. Aliyu, Adamu, Abdu and Singhry (2015) pointed out that ineffective work was the leading cause of poor project performance in the construction sec- tor. Furthermore, the impact of the construction industry on the economy is directly associated with project performance. Ineffective BPM practice may also damage the reputation of the project team. According to Odediran et al. (2012), ineffective project management affects the company’s competitive position in the market. Osuizugbo (2020) defined ineffective project management as used inefficient operating methods, competence deficiencies among management and construction workers; or poor design and specifications, which lead to extra work. Most Nigerian cases of building management are executed by unqualified people, such as artisans, craftsmen and technicians, who have no knowledge of technological or construction processes including the construction phase (Anyanwu, 2013). Ineffective BPM obstructs innovation, creativity, and the sector’s growth (Osuizugbo, 2020). According to Anyanwu (2013), ineffective building management wastes time, money, material and human resources, and generates an immense loss to the economy. Consequently, there is a pressing need to call for a solution because, construction failures, abandoned and collapsing building impede the development, economy and investment (Nwachukwu & Emoh, 2011).

This study emerged from the problems faced by building management. The research aims to assess the local practice of building construction management with the view to improve the state of play of the Nigerian construction industry. To achieve this aim, the study identified and evaluated factors that affect the practice of building management in Nigeria. Although this study applies specifically to the Nigerian construction industry, the same method could be used to in other countries that face issues of ineffective building production management.

For the study, a questionnaire survey approach was considered to find the impacts of various attributes on project performance using Lagos State in Nigeria as case study.

1.2                           STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
project performance measurement is crucial in managing projects manager to establish challenges in budget and scope in time and advise proper mechanism that address these challenges. However, it was observed that those that are involved in the project handling fail to take a proactive approach to overcoming the uncertainties. As a recult of this, project delays and budget overlook of potential risk. Inadequate information and ineffective management of project not only caused project cost overrun, completion delays but also termination before completion. Project continues to be common in every entity of existence additionally to the policy makers in regards to both locally and internationally developments, however, the deprived performance of project and the disappointments of project appeared to be a common scenario. Nearly all the project were not accomplished in the estimated timeline, quality and budget. Nevertheless, the study used a case study which involves a small sample. This study therefore, sought to investigate the influence of project management practices on the performance of projects in Nigeria.

1.3                              OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The study set out the following objectives:

1. To examine the durability in which the company delivers project
2. To identify the quality of project in which the company delivers

• To identify the roles of project manager in project construction

1. To evaluate the effects of project manager on improving construction projects
2. To suggest ways to improve the quality performance of construction

1.4                                   RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. What are the project management practices carried out by the organizations for management of the project?
2. What are the factors affecting project management and project performance?
3. What is the impact of project management on project performance in construction industries?
4. What are the tools and techniques of project management in construction industries?
5. What is the relationship between project management and project performance in construction industries?
6. What are the ways to improve the quality performance of construction projects?

1.5                                 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES

Hypotheses 1

1. There is no significant relationship between project management and project performance in construction industries.
2. There is a significant impact of project management on project performance in construction industries.

Hypotheses 2

H0:   There is no significant relationship between project management and project performance in construction industries.

H1:   There is a significant relationship between project management on project performance in construction industries.

1.6                             SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study sought to determine the effect of project management body of knowledge in construction industries. The results from the study could benefit project management practitioners by providing specific constructs that can be applied towards improving the current approaches to project management. To the academicians, the study will form the basis for research into other areas of performance and project management. Project management is indispensable for business results, and thus the research will be able to create strategic dialogue on issues of project performances that reflect the realities of capital project management by the government. It will further aid project managers in construction industries on how to apply body of knowledge in project management.

1.6                                         SCOPE OF STUDY

The study is restricted to management on project performance of building Construction Company Nigeria Limited.

1.7                                   LIMITATION OF STUDY

Financial Constraint:    Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).

Time Constraint: The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work

1.8                                    DEFINTION OF TERMS

Project: Temporary organization that is needed to produce a unique and predefined outcome or result at a pre-specified time using predetermined resources.

Project Cost Management: A series of activities for estimating, allocating, and controlling costs within the project.

Project Management: Application of knowledge, Skills, tool and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.

Project Management Practices: Management and administrative activities and decisions from the “cradle “to the “grave” of a project.

Project performance: The totality of time, cost and quality performance of a given project.

Project Risk Management: Structured approach for the identification, assessment, and prioritization of understandable events, followed by planning of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and impact of these events.

Project Scope Management: The sum of processes needed to ensure a project containing all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project Success and is concerned with defining and controlling what is not include in the project.

1.9                                             PROJECT ORGANISATION

The work is organized as follows: chapter one discuses the introductory part of the work,   chapter two presents the literature review of the study,  chapter three describes the methods applied, chapter four discusses the results of the work, chapter five summarizes the research outcomes and the recommendations.