Project manager duties

Depending on the size of the project and the management organization, the systems engineer s duties will vary. In some cases the systems engineer may have to assume the responsibilities of planning and managing smaller projects. 

Security issues involving access controls are typically line management responsibilities. However, it is not unheard of to have the SSHO in charge of site access or other security-related matters. However, if the field team leader or site supervisors are in charge of access issues or other security matters, they should always strive for SSHO participation. The nature of a project may warrant assigning a member of the site security staff to the project team. Key duties of the security officer may include the following ... 

The project manager should assign either inspection staff for new facilities, the facility fire protection staff, or appropriate personnel at existing facilities the responsibility of monitoringthe activities of the contractor installingthe system. These duties should include ... 

Table 6.1 Duties of the Project Champion and Project Manager...

Computer System Validation Management. The type of committees, the definition of project managers (responsible users), and their respective duties should be described in detail. 

In the absence of a contractor, all the paperwork has to be done in-house, and it would be impossible for the Project Manager to keep up with it without abandoning other duties and losing the overall perspective. 

The task force or team concept prevails. All personnel are responsible to the Project Manager when acting as members of the project team and/or assisting the Project Manager in performing his/her duties with respect to the project. 

The Construction Manager has a dual responsibility to both the Project Manager and the plant engineer. The Construction Manager represents the Project Manager in the field and is the official contact with construction contractors in all field-related matters. Generally, the CM is responsible for all field activities including those performed directly by the Owner s personnel. The duties include but are not limited to ... 

The radioanalytical chemistry laboratory has some specific needs, notably that the chemists must have specific training and experience in radioanalytical chemistry. The skills of the radiation safety officer must match the duties described in Section 14.3.2. The project managers should be fully versed in the operations and capabilities of the laboratory to serve as client s advocate with the analytical staff and the laboratory s liaison with the client. 

A similar and amusing situation occurred some years later at the Houdry Labs when one of the present authors (Flank) wrote a memorandum for corporate senior management on a top-secret cracking catalyst project, and was not allowed to have a copy. When the lab director misplaced his copy and asked for help in retrieving the details. Flank dutifully produced his handwritten notes. 

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