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Article: Defining the responsibilities of the project manager.
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- Plant Engineering
- Article date:
- July 1, 1994
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Major tasks include streamlining interfaces, promoting communication, allocating resources, and monitoring each step in the implementation process
Project managers must wear many hats when directing job activities. Specific tasks vary according to project size, type, and complexity. On smaller projects, the manager may have to handle many details. Larger projects typically require the management of staff and resources to accomplish such tasks as estimating, scheduling, and material procurement.
For any size project, however, the basic roles and responsibilities of project managers are similar. Addressing these responsibilities as the project is implemented ...