ProjectĀ Management
PART I: Project Initialization and Setup
Session 1: Introduction to CUBE Project Management
Course Code:Ā PM-01
Goal: Gain a high-level understanding of CUBEās integrated project ecosystem, navigation basics, stakeholder responsibilities, and module interconnectivity.
Session Overview
Duration: 1 Hour
Format: Instructor-led (via Microsoft Teams or in-person)
Level: Introductory (Ideal for new project managers, engineers, and coordinators)
Resources Provided:
- Project Lifecycle Overview Chart
- Stakeholder Role Matrix
- Module Navigation Quick Guide
- Estimating & Engineering Integration Overview
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the structure and purpose of CUBEās project management lifecycle.
- Identify the key stakeholders involved in project processes.
- Navigate to the Project Management module and its related submodules.
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Understand how CUBE Engineering and Estimating link into project workflows.
Session Agenda
1.1 Overview of CUBEās Integrated Project Lifecycle
- Introduction to project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases within CUBE.
- How project data flows from Estimating and Engineering into active project records.
- Emphasis on data consistency and cross-module connectivity.
1.2 Key Stakeholders and Their Roles
- Review of major roles:
- Project Manager (PM)
- Engineering Lead
- Estimator
- Field Supervisor
- Service Coordinator (for project warranty & closeout)Ā
- Role handoffs across lifecycle phases.
- Importance of approvals, reviews, and documentation at each checkpoint.
1.3 Navigation: Accessing the Module and Submodules
- Dashboard access to Project Management.
- Overview of major submodules:
- Active Projects
- Project Templates
- Project Milestones
- Revenue & Cost Tracking
- Punch List and Closeout Tools
- Quick tips for filtering, reporting, and drill-down views.
1.4 Integration with CUBE Engineering and Estimating
- How Engineering deliverables are structured into project scope.
- Transition from Estimating awarded projects into PM module.
- Ensuring continuity: assets, labor plans, schedules, task lists.
- Setting up the project framework for execution.
Hands-On PreviewĀ (Optional if time allows)
- Navigate to a sample project.
- Review linked estimating files and engineering documents.
- View assigned stakeholders and milestone setup.
Post-Session Action Items
- Review active estimating projects and confirm transition readiness.
- Map internal roles to CUBE stakeholder designations.
- Bookmark key screens for Project Management workflows.
- Prepare for deeper project planning configuration in upcoming sessions.
Ā Note:Ā When scheduling, make sure to include this session code:Ā PM-01.
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