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Case Study: Montview Stadium Assignment Instructions Overview Planning and scheduling are a part of any project manager’s routine

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Case Study: Montview Stadium Assignment Instructions

Overview

Planning and scheduling are a part of any project manager’s routine. And to do this well, we need to understand how the triple constraint (time, cost, scope) affect our priorities when planning a project’s execution. In the case that follows, you will use your project planning skills (and software) to plan a sport stadium’s construction. You will also use your expert judgment to address the questions that follow, based on your final project schedule. This assignment will introduce you to project management software (or further your knowledge of the software), further develop your planning skills, and allow you to determine next steps for a large-scale project constrained by time and cost.

Instructions

Read the Updated Case 6.2: Montview Stadium in this folder. Using Microsoft Project, create a task list and Gantt chart that details the project schedule (see the Table 1 provided for task details). Once the chart is created, answer the questions presented in the case document. Considering the information provided, construct a Risk Response Matrix (see text p. 227) that details at least 3 risk events that are likely for this case, your responses to the risks, contingency plans, triggers, and the responsible party for each risk event. Then, in the format described below, submit two documents.

  • The first document is a paper completed in Microsoft Word that follows current APA format.
  • The second document is the Microsoft Project file, which is also required.
  • The paper is to include at least 3 resources (the text and at least 2 peer-reviewed sources) and total of 5–6 pages while including the following:
  1. Title page.
  2. Project Summary (2–3 pages), including an introduction to the project and answers to questions 1–3 from the case. For this assignment, include research-based rationale for your answers; be sure to include a discussion of possible risks as well as the date the project is scheduled to be completed. Include at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly sources in your discussion.
  3. Appendix: One-page Risk Response matrix.
  4. Reference page.
  • The paper is to be in APA format.

Note: You must use the provided case document for this case. Older versions of the case will not be accepted. In addition, the original Project file must be attached in order for the project to earn credit. PDF files or files created in other, non-approved software are not acceptable.

Updated Case 6.2: Montview Stadium Case

The G&E Company is preparing a bid to build the new 47,000-seat Shoreline baseball stadium. The construction must start on July 1, 2020, and be completed in time for the start of the 2024 season. A penalty clause of $100,000 per day of delay beyond April 3 is written into the contract.

 

Percival Young, the president of the company, expressed optimism at obtaining the contract and revealed that the company could net as much as $3 million on the project. He also said if they were successful, the prospects of future projects are bright since there is a projected renaissance in building classic ball parks with modern luxury boxes.

 

Assignment

Given the information provided in Table 1, construct a network schedule for the stadium project and answer the following questions:

 

1.   Will the project be able to be completed by the April 3rd deadline? How long will it take? How many working days are projected?

 

2.   What is the critical path for the project? List the activities on the critical path.

 

3.   Based on the schedule would you recommend that G&E pursue this contract? Why or why not?

 

 

Technical Details for the Shoreline Baseball Stadium

 

For the purposes of this case assume the following:

  1. The following holidays are observed: January 1, Martin Luther King Day (third Monday in January), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), July 4th, Labor Day (first Monday in September), Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November), December 25 and 26.
  2. If a holiday falls on a Saturday then Friday will be given as an extra day off, and if it falls on a Sunday then Monday will be given as a day off.
  3. The crews work standard days, Monday through Friday.

 

 

Table 1: Montview Baseball Stadium Case

 

ID

Activity

Duration (days)

Predecessor(s)

1

Clear stadium site

75

-

2

Demolish present stadium

40

1

3

Establish construction site

70

2

4

Drive support piling

110

3

5

Install lower bowl

125

4

6

Install main concourse

110

5

7

Install playing field

95

5

8

Construct upper steel bowl

110

5

9

Install seats

160

8

10

Build luxury boxes

90

8

11

Install Jumbotron

25

8

12

Install infrastructure

110

8

13

Build steel canopy

80

9

14

Install lighting

25

9

15

Construct roof supports

90

3

16

Build roof

150

15

17

Construct roof racks

90

13

18

Install roof supports

90

16,17

19

Final inspection

25

7,10,12,14,18

Montview Stadium Case Assignment Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

 

Content 70%

(105 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Case Narrative Document

40 points

40 to 36 points

The case narrative includes an accurate, effective Project Summary (2–3 pages), including an introduction to the project and appropriate recommendations based on questions 1–3 from the text. The case narrative includes research-based rationale for the answers and includes the correct date that the project is scheduled to be completed on.

35 to 28 points

The case narrative includes an accurate Project Summary (2–3 pages), including an introduction to the project and recommendations based on questions 1–3 from the text. The case narrative includes research-based rationale for the answers and includes the a date that the project is scheduled to be completed on.

27 to 1 points

The case narrative includes a Project Summary (2–3 pages), but may lack an introduction to the project or appropriate recommendations based on questions 1–3 from the text. The case narrative may fail to provide research-based rationale for the answers and or include a completion date.

 

0 points

No narrative is provided.

 

Project File Document

50 points

50 to 45 points

A well-developed, accurate, clearly formulated Project file is included.

 

44 to 35 points

A well-developed, clearly formulated Project file is included.

 

34 to 1 points

A Project file is included but may be complete or poorly formulated.

 

0 points

No project file is included.

 

 

 

Risk Appendix

15 points

15 to 14 points

A well-developed risk response matrix is included. The matrix presents at least three reasonable risks, appropriate responses with suggested actions, effective contingency plans, and triggers.

13 to 11 points

A well-developed risk response matrix is included. The matrix presents at least three risks, responses with suggested actions, effective contingency plans, and triggers.

10 to 1 points

A risk response matrix is included. The matrix presents at least three risks, some responses, contingency plans, and triggers.

0 points

No risk appendix is provided.

 

 

Structure 30%

(45 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Grammar and Structure

15 points

15 to 14 points

No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise and word choice is appropriate.

 

13 to 11 points

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient and word choice is adequate.

 

10 to 1 points

Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good.

 

0 points

Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Writing style is difficult to understand. Word choice is poor.

 

 

APA Style

10 points

10 to 9 points

Citations, references and overall format are in current APA style. Cover page and References are correctly formatted. Paper is written in a clear, consistent font.

 

8 to 7 points

Citations, references and overall format are in current APA style. Cover page and References are correctly formatted overall. Paper is written in a clear, consistent font.

 

6 to 1 points

Citations, references and overall format are not always in current APA style. Cover page and References are not consistently formatted.

 

0 points

APA formatting is not followed.

 

 

 

 Materials/Resources

20 points

20 to 18 points

At least two relevant scholarly resources (from peer-reviewed journals) and the text are included. The total paper length is 5-6 pages long.

17 to 14 points

At least one scholarly resource (from peer-reviewed journals) and the text are included. The total paper length is 5-6 pages long.

13 to 1 points

Scholarly resources (from peer-reviewed journals) or the text may not be used. The total paper length falls short of 5-6 pages long.

0 points

Academic materials are not used.

 

 

Total Points

/150

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