[Earned Value Analysis at Terminal B IAH]

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Earned Value Analysis at Terminal B IAH

Introduction

Earned value analysis (EVA) is an internationally recognized project management technique and widely used to control and predict progress on projects. It provides project managers for managing projects through the establishment of a performance management baseline that represents the work to be performed along with the needed resources and schedule. Despite of its popularity in other engineering fields, EVA has not been widely applied on software projects. This paper analyzes the problems of using EVA method in software projects, describes solutions to the problems, and presents a method of software project controlling based on EVA and use case points (Kruchten, 2000).

Identifying Stakeholders

Stakeholder identification and management is a key skill for all project managers, program managers and executives (collectively called project manager for the purpose of this paper). Stakeholders are individuals who represent specific interest groups served by the outcomes and performance of a project or program.

Identify Stakeholder

Inputs

Tools

Outputs

Project charter

Procurement documents

Enterprise process assets

Organizational process assets

Stakeholder analysis

Export judgment

Stakeholder register

Stakeholder management strategy

Stakeholders for this project includes e:

Community groups

Industry or business associations

Environmental groups

Local councils

Government departments

Project Management Approach

The basic ingredients for a project management framework may be represented schematically in Figure -1. A working knowledge of general management and familiarity with the special knowledge domain related to the project are indispensable.

Project Milestones

Project Milestone Log

Task

Milestone

Completion Date

Task 1

Thermal Infrared Mapping and Analysis - 1st FLiR flight

March 2012

Task 1

Thermal Infrared Mapping and Analysis - 2nd FLiR flight

May 2012

Task 1

Final Task I Report

June, 2012

Task 2

Repair wellheads on existing wells

August, 2012

Task 2

Shallow temperature gradient hole survey

August, 2012

Task 2

Resistivity survey completed

September , 2012

Task 2

Conceptual model completed

October, 2012

Task 2

Economic model completed

October, 2012

Task 2

Permitting for Phase II activities completed

December , 2012

Task 2

Final Task 2 Report

December, 2012

Stagegate

Determination on whether to proceed with Phase II and III

January, 2013

(Tasks 3 and 4)

Task 3

hole drilling program

February, 2013

Task 3

hole drilling program

February, 2013

All

Final project report

March, 2013

Task Of Each Employee In This Project

Engineer: Create wind energy project plans, including project scope, goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, contingencies, or other project information. Green Task Statement

Engineer: Prepare or assist in the preparation of applications for environmental, building, or other required permits. Green Task Statement

Analysts: Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are met. Green Task Statement

Develop scope of work for wind project functions, such as design, site assessment, environmental studies, surveying, or field support services. Green Task Statement

Designer: Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits. Green Task Statement.

Specialist: Review or evaluate proposals or bids to make recommendations regarding awarding of contracts.

Architect: Manage site assessments or environmental studies for wind fields

Schedule Baseline And Work Breakdown Structure

Neither of the tasks mentioned in this project can be done in ...