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- Client: Buzzi Unicem
- Leadership: Jared Kupcak, Vice-President | General
- Year: 2015
Overview
In 2016, PCS supported Buzzi Unicem on a $375M international project, developing a comprehensive Master Schedule, coordinating stakeholders, designing processes, and reporting project status. Our efforts focused on contractor integration, critical path identification, and ensuring scope alignment with the SOW.
Challenges
Navigating the complexities of a $375M project with multiple stakeholders and interdependencies
- Ensuring project alignment while clearly defining team roles and perspectives.
- Providing continuous visibility into progress and proactively addressing critical tasks to prevent delays.
Our Solution
To meet these challenges, we implemented a structured approach that included the following:
1. Master Schedule Development:
- Developed and integrated a detailed Master Schedule to define all project tasks, dependencies, and milestones.
- Ensured the schedule accounted for critical areas, integration points, and critical paths. Execution identified task priorities and defined contract integration dates.
2. Stakeholder Engagement Facilitation:
- Organized and facilitated stakeholder engagement meetings, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment across all project teams.
- Maintained clear communication between technical teams, management, and executive stakeholders to drive project clarity
3. Executive Reporting:
- Provided weekly reporting to executive stakeholders, delivering insights on progress, critical path tasks, and potential risks
- Enabled data-driven decision-making through consistent updates and performance metrics.
4. Project Direction and Task Prioritization:
- Defined critical path task/dates, integration points, and key task deadlines. Efforts provide opportunities to identify and mitigate risk early.
- Highlighted the critical path to maintain focus on activities that directly impacted project timelines.
Key Achievements
- Successfully developed an integrated Master Schedule that streamlined project execution and reduced scheduling conflicts.
- Enhanced stakeholder collaboration through regular engagement meetings, fostering transparency and accountability.
- Delivered accurate, actionable weekly reports that empowered executives to monitor progress and make informed decisions.
Results
Through schedule integration, stakeholder communication, and transparent reporting, the PCS Team was instrumental in executing Buzzi Unicem’s $375M project. Our efforts ensured clear milestone communication, optimized collaboration, and maintained alignment with strategic goals.
