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PROJECT-MANAGEMENT14 MIN READ

Project Management and Capital Planning

Plan, execute, and oversee facility capital projects including renovations, upgrades, and major maintenance initiatives.

Capital projects—renovations, expansions, system replacements, and major upgrades—are significant undertakings requiring structured project management. Facility managers must define project scope, develop budgets and timelines, manage stakeholders, control costs, manage risks, and ensure quality. Key project management skills include planning (establishing realistic timelines and budgets), resource allocation (managing people, equipment, and materials), communication (keeping stakeholders informed), change management (handling scope changes), and quality control (ensuring work meets standards). Large projects may involve architects, engineers, contractors, and multiple departments. Project failure—exceeding budgets or timelines—can create significant organizational disruption. Successful projects require detailed planning, clear communication, regular status monitoring, and proactive issue resolution.…

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