Scope Baseline
Project Scope
In-scope:
- Digging of side-road for construction of the footpath is within the scope of the project
- Placement of bricks in the dug area is within the scope of the project
- Application of cement is within the scope of the project
- Final development of the footpath is within the scope of the project
Out-scope:
- Modification of the adjacent road is out of scope of this project
- Planting of footpath plants and trees is out of scope of this project
- Modification on the footpath adjacent shops is out of scope of this project
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Work Package |
Implemented By |
Revision Date |
Approved By |
Approval Date |
Reason |
|
Quota Shared Footpath Construction Project |
Project Manager |
Mon 01-05-17 |
Project Manager |
Fri 15-12-17 |
Basic Requirement of the Project |
|
Project Initiation |
– |
Mon 01-05-17 |
– |
Mon 05-06-17 |
– |
|
Preparation of Requirement Document |
Project Stakeholders |
Mon 01-05-17 |
Project Manager |
Fri 12-05-17 |
It defines the main aspects and requirements of the project |
|
Requirement List Analysis |
Project Stakeholders |
Mon 15-05-17 |
Project Stakeholders |
Fri 19-05-17 |
To understand the roles and responsibilities in the project |
|
Scope Baseline Preparation |
Project Manager |
Mon 22-05-17 |
Project Sponsor |
Fri 26-05-17 |
To define the scope of the project |
|
Estimation of Approximate Time Needed for Project |
Contractor |
Mon 29-05-17 |
Project Manager |
Tue 30-05-17 |
To prepare a suitable schedule for the project |
|
Estimation of Overall Project Budget |
Financial Manager |
Wed 31-05-17 |
Project Manager and Sponsor |
Thu 01-06-17 |
To determine the budget of the project |
|
Discussion between Stakeholders Regarding the Project |
All Stakeholders |
Fri 02-06-17 |
All Stakeholders |
Fri 02-06-17 |
To discuss the project and share ideas |
|
Project Planning |
– |
Mon 05-06-17 |
– |
Fri 04-08-17 |
– |
|
Preparation of Final Project Plan |
Project Stakeholders |
Mon 05-06-17 |
Project Manager and Project Sponsor |
Fri 09-06-17 |
Final instructions for the project |
|
Allocation of Budget |
Financial Manager |
Mon 12-06-17 |
Project Manager |
Fri 30-06-17 |
For initiation of project activities |
|
Hiring a Contractor |
HR Manager |
Mon 03-07-17 |
Project Manager |
Fri 07-07-17 |
For starting the work in the project |
|
Procurement of Materials needed for the Construction |
Procurement Manager |
Mon 10-07-17 |
Contractor |
Fri 21-07-17 |
For using the materials for construction |
|
Planning of Footpath Parameters and Design |
Contractor |
Mon 24-07-17 |
Project Manager |
Fri 28-07-17 |
As required for the project |
|
Final Preparations for Construction |
Contractor |
Mon 31-07-17 |
Project Manager |
Fri 04-08-17 |
As required for the project |
|
Project Execution |
– |
Mon 07-08-17 |
– |
Fri 01-12-17 |
– |
|
Digging of Side Road with Uniform Depth |
Workers |
Mon 07-08-17 |
Contractor |
Fri 27-10-17 |
As required for the project |
|
Placement of Bricks in the dug area |
Workers |
Mon 30-10-17 |
Contractor |
Fri 17-11-17 |
As required for the project |
|
Application of Cement and Shaping of the Footpath |
Workers |
Mon 20-11-17 |
Contractor |
Fri 24-11-17 |
As required for the project |
|
Placement of Footpath Road Signs and Other Posts |
Workers |
Mon 27-11-17 |
Contractor |
Fri 01-12-17 |
As required for the project |
|
Project Closing |
– |
Mon 04-12-17 |
– |
Fri 15-12-17 |
– |
|
Documentation of Construction Details |
Contractor |
Mon 04-12-17 |
Project Manager |
Fri 08-12-17 |
Document of the activities for analysis |
|
Project Closure |
All Stakeholders |
Mon 11-12-17 |
Project Manager |
Thu 14-12-17 |
Closing of the Project |
|
Stakeholder Signoff |
All Stakeholders |
Fri 15-12-17 |
Project Manager |
Fri 15-12-17 |
Closing of the Project |
The work package of this project is shown in the following diagram in the form of a Work Breakdown Structure.
Figure 1: Work Package of the Project
(Source: Created by Author)
The schedule baseline of a project is determined by developing a Gantt Chart. The following table is used to specify the project schedule followed by the Gantt Chart of the project.
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Task Name |
Duration |
Start |
Finish |
|
Quota Shared Footpath Construction Project |
165 days |
Mon 01-05-17 |
Fri 15-12-17 |
|
Project Initiation |
26 days |
Mon 01-05-17 |
Mon 05-06-17 |
|
Preparation of Requirement Document |
10 days |
Mon 01-05-17 |
Fri 12-05-17 |
|
Requirement List Analysis |
5 days |
Mon 15-05-17 |
Fri 19-05-17 |
|
Scope Baseline Preparation |
5 days |
Mon 22-05-17 |
Fri 26-05-17 |
|
Estimation of Approximate Time Needed for Project |
2 days |
Mon 29-05-17 |
Tue 30-05-17 |
|
Estimation of Overall Project Budget |
2 days |
Wed 31-05-17 |
Thu 01-06-17 |
|
Discussion between Stakeholders Regarding the Project |
1 day |
Fri 02-06-17 |
Fri 02-06-17 |
|
Project Planning |
45 days |
Mon 05-06-17 |
Fri 04-08-17 |
|
Preparation of Final Project Plan |
5 days |
Mon 05-06-17 |
Fri 09-06-17 |
|
Allocation of Budget |
15 days |
Mon 12-06-17 |
Fri 30-06-17 |
|
Hiring a Contractor |
5 days |
Mon 03-07-17 |
Fri 07-07-17 |
|
Procurement of Materials needed for the Construction |
10 days |
Mon 10-07-17 |
Fri 21-07-17 |
|
Planning of Footopath Parameters and Design |
5 days |
Mon 24-07-17 |
Fri 28-07-17 |
|
Final Preparations for Construction |
5 days |
Mon 31-07-17 |
Fri 04-08-17 |
|
Project Execution |
85 days |
Mon 07-08-17 |
Fri 01-12-17 |
|
Digging of Sideroad with Uniform Depth |
60 days |
Mon 07-08-17 |
Fri 27-10-17 |
|
Placement of Bricks in the dug area |
15 days |
Mon 30-10-17 |
Fri 17-11-17 |
|
Application of Cement and Shaping of the Footpath |
5 days |
Mon 20-11-17 |
Fri 24-11-17 |
|
Placement of Footpath Road Signs and Other Posts |
5 days |
Mon 27-11-17 |
Fri 01-12-17 |
|
Project Closing |
10 days |
Mon 04-12-17 |
Fri 15-12-17 |
|
Documentation of Construction Details |
5 days |
Mon 04-12-17 |
Fri 08-12-17 |
|
Project Closure |
4 days |
Mon 11-12-17 |
Thu 14-12-17 |
|
Stakeholder Signoff |
1 day |
Fri 15-12-17 |
Fri 15-12-17 |
Figure 2: Gantt Chart of the Project
(Source: Created by Author)
Stakeholders are the most important components of a project. Stakeholders are responsible for management of every aspects of a project including planning, control, monitoring and change management. The stakeholder register for this project is shown in the following table.
|
Stakeholder Name |
Stakeholder Designation |
Roles and Responsibilities |
|
Mr. A |
Project Manager |
The role of the project manager in this project is to manage all the aspects of the project including preparation of the project plan, estimation of time and budget, monitoring and controlling of the project, change management, approval of important decisions and others. |
|
Mr. B |
Finance Manager |
The role of the finance manager in this project is to manage and allocated the funds provided for the project. He will receive the funds of the project from the project manager and sponsor and will get the budget allocation list as well. Accordingly, he will allocate the budget in several stages during the course of the project. Any request for additional budget will also go to the project manager after the approval of finance manager. |
|
Mr. C |
Human Resources Manager |
He is responsible for managing human resources of the project. His duties include appointment of project workers and contract the sponsor for providing funds. Moreover, other communication requirements are also under his duties and responsibilities. |
|
Mr. D |
Project Sponsor |
The project sponsor is responsible for providing funds for the project. Before approving the funds, the sponsor will analyze the benefits he will gain from the project and the possible potential of the project. If the project sponsor finds these sufficiently satisfactory, he will provide the funds for the project. |
|
Mr. E |
Contractor |
He will bring a team of workers who will work on the project based on the requirements. The contractor is hired using some specific terms and conditions of the contract that must be fulfilled by both the parties. |
|
Mr. F |
Supplier |
He is responsible for supplying the necessary materials for the project including bricks, cement, sand and others. The quality of the materials should be good and the prices should be cheap in order to maintain feasibility of the project. |
|
Mr. G |
Procurement Manager |
He is responsible for procuring the necessary resources from the supplier. |
|
– |
Workers |
They will work on the project based on the instructions and project plan. In this project, they will build the footpaths with the materials provided to them during the course of the project. |
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