Understand the what, when and why of the project and its due dates. This involves clear communication, and results in a realistic schedule that should satisfy the requirements of the client and your team’s ability to deliver it.
Write and use a good Project Management Plan. A project management plan is one of the most important project documents. Every project should have one. Even a short plan is better than no plan.
Clarify the terms and conditions with the new project manager. If the client changes during a project (or the client project manager changes), then you as the project manager should …
Ensure your company and your project have good, easy to use verification systems (Quality Assurance) in place to ensure that your project delivers to the quality expected by your company and by the client.
Specify the due date of project deliverables. This will give clear expectations that lead to less confusion, and a higher likelihood that your project will be delivered on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of the client.
Construction stage services cost more if the design is still being done when construction begins. Target all the design to be done before construction begins. If that is not possible, …
A contract can list project deliverables without making the requirements clear. Agree on the detail, formats, deadlines and acceptance criteria early, and make documentation requirements easy to find in tenders and contracts. A clear deliverables list helps prevent rework, missing information and difficult project closeouts.
Finishing the work is not the same as delivering it. Check the payment milestone, submit the required package and keep the evidence before invoicing your client.