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Appendix D: Characteristics of Effective Owners' Representatives
Pages 92-95

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... An effective owner's representative (or project manager) has the following traits: · Appropriate skills, experience, training, and managerial and technical ability to plan, guide, evaluate, and direct the project acquisition process.
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... Identify the significant risk drivers or root causes and actively take steps to eliminate, mitigate, or manage these risks. Update the risk assessment and risk management plan and continue to manage risks actively throughout the project.
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... · Give directions only to the contractors' designated project managers or site representatives. Do not give direct orders or suggestions to other contractor personnel except in cases of severe safety violations and imminent loss of life, limb, or property.
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... 2000. Outsourcing Management Functions for the Acquisition of Federal Facilities.
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Key Terms

  • value proposition
  • management plan
  • project value
  • execution plan
  • root causes

  • personnel except
  • potential owner
  • schedule performance
  • appropriate skills
  • technical ability

  • project performance
  • defends owner
  • performance indices
  • project execution
  • site representatives

  • risk drivers
  • manage risks
  • executive management
  • project team
  • integrated project

  • management functions
  • project management
  • contractor personnel
  • management support
  • including users

  • increase geometrically
  • minor changes
  • safety violations
  • risks actively
  • award fees


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