Project Management Plan Checklist:

How have the following factors been considered during the preparation of the Project Management Plan? Compare the Project Management Plan with the organizational guidance and identify critical issues and risks for the following sections:

1. Project Description and Scope of Work 2. Goals and Objectives 3. Project Organizational Chart, Roles, and Responsibilities 4. Project Phases 5. Procurement and Contract Management 6. Cost Budget and Schedule 7. Project Reporting and Tracking Executive Summary Project Activities and Deliverables Action Items/Outstanding Issues Project Schedule Project Cost Project Quality Other Status Reports 8. Internal and Stakeholder Communications 9. Project Management Controls (Scope, Cost, Schedule, Claims, etc.) Risk Management Plan Scope Management Plan Scheduling Software Cost Tracking Software Project Metrics New and Innovative Contracting Strategies Value Engineering, Value Analyses, and Constructability Reviews Contractor Outreach Meetings Partnering Change Order and Extra Work Order Procedures Claims Management Procedures Other Programs 10. Design Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) 11. Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) 12. Environmental Monitoring 13. Right-of-Way 14. Safety and Security 15. Traffic Management 16. Project Communications (Media and Public Information) 17. Civil Rights Program 18. Closeout Plan 19. Project Documentation 20. Other Possible Sections (if appropriate) 21.  Executive Leadership Endorsement