Project Management Work Breakdown Structure Guide PDF

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Contents Page
Glossary........................................................................................................................ 4
1.0 Introduction....................................................................................................... 5
2.0 What is a Project?............................................................................................. 6
3.0 What is Project Management? ......................................................................... 6
4.0 What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?................................................ 7
5.0 Project Management WBS (PM WBS) .............................................................. 7
6.0 MR Standard Project Management WBS (PM WBS) ....................................... 7
7.0 Types of Projects .............................................................................................. 8
7.1 Road Infrastructure Projects........................................................................ 8
7.2 Business Improvement Projects.................................................................. 9
8.0 PM WBS Structure ............................................................................................ 9
9.0 Types of Standard PM WBS ........................................................................... 10
9.1 Standard PM WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects (Types 1, 2 & 3)10
9.1.1 PM WBS Levels Explained .................................................................................. 10
9.2 Standard PM WBS Template for Non Infrastructure Projects
(In Progress)........................................................................................................... 12
9.3 PM WBS Ownership.................................................................................... 13
9.4 PM WBS Revision/Update Process............................................................ 15
Attachment 1 - Project Governance Guidelines....................................................... 16
Attachment 2 Standard PM WBS for Infrastructure Projects CHART VIEW
(SUMMARY) ................................................................................................................ 20
Attachment 3 Standard PM WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects (WBS
Levels)......................................................................................................................... 22
Attachment 4 Standard PM WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects (WBS Levels
with Suggested Activities/Triggers).......................................................................... 28
Attachment 5 Standard PM WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects (with
Descriptions and Guidance) ...................................................................................... 40

Glossary
Term Description
BS&I Business Solutions & Information Division
OnQ Project Management The project management methodology adopted

Methodology by the Transport Portfolio (MR/QT), consisting of
a set of inter-related phases, activities and tasks
that define the project process, from the start
through to completion
OSP Other SAP Functionalities
PD&D Program Development & Delivery Division
PMBoK Project Management Body of Knowledge
PM WBS Project Management Work Breakdown Structure
PPMU Formerly known as Project +, is the Project &

Program Management Unit Project Delivery
Improvement Branch E&T
SIIP System Integration Improvement Project
Transport Portfolio Main Roads and Queensland Transport are

portfolio partners under the leadership of the
Minister for Transport and Main Roads
WBS Work Breakdown Structure a product oriented

family tree of phases, activities and tasks which
organises, defines and graphically displays the
total work to be accomplished in order to achieve
the final objectives of a project.

1.0 Introduction
The Project Management Working Breakdown Structure (PMWBS) project, managed by

Project & Program Management Unit PPMU (formerly Project+) E&T, in conjunction
with the Major Projects Office (MPO), was set up to:
"Develop standard PM WBS templates for all types of infrastructure and non
infrastructure projects, based on the OnQ Methodology and processes established by
the Department, to be used when managing/scheduling projects."
A PM WBS includes phases, activities and tasks which organise, define and graphically
display the total work to be accomplished, in order to achieve the final objectives of a
project. They are comprehensive and detailed templates for scheduling projects
The PM WBS template for infrastructure projects (types 1, 2 and 3) has already been
finalised, handed over to the business owners for implementation and it is currently
being implemented and operationalised across the Department.
The PMWBS template for non infrastructure project is still under development and will
soon be piloted by one of the areas of the Department. Following the results of the pilot,
the template will be refined and released as the standard PM WBS to schedule non
infrastructure Projects
The standard PM WBS supply project managers and schedulers with a tool that will
assist in providing:
Consistency of project management information needed to assist in decision-making
and to manage a state-wide work force
More effective and consistent communication and reporting relative to project level
work throughout the Department.
Ease of data transfer, interface and integration with other systems and software
within the Department (for example, CATS/SAP, ProjMan, Primavera, and so on.)
Decreased culture shock when employees transfer to different locations and work
assignments.
The standard PM WBS templates for scheduling projects within the Department will be
an important part of the specialist scheduling course, currently being developed by
PPMU. The objective of the scheduling specialist training course is to increase the
organisations' schedulers and project managers scheduling management capability and
skills.
This Guide has been developed to assist practitioners in the understanding and use of
the PM WBS templates.
Note that certain sections of the PM WBS Interim Guide are still under development,
and a full version will be released, in the near future, as part of the Guide to Project
Management, being currently produced by PPMU.
It should be emphasised that the PMWBS for infrastructure and non-infrastructure
projects are project management tools, developed by PPMU, to provide the project
managers with a framework for organising and managing project work. For project
scheduling purposes, project managers can decided on the number of levels of PM
WBS needed for the work to be performed within a project, according to the magnitude
and complexity of the project.
However, Main Roads project managers/schedulers need to be aware that there are/will
be procedures and business rules, developed by different areas of the Department, for
the application and operationalisation of the PM WBS templates. Certain areas may
mandate a certain level of standardisation and the mandatory use of specific PM WBS
levels for state-wide reporting and cost or time monitoring/collection purposes.
Some projects may be too small and may not need the assistance of the PM WBS
templates. However, the principles of project management methodology and the
procedures and processes established by the Department should still be complied with.
2.0 What is a Project?

A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service, or
a known product or service in a unique environment. A set of inter-related and controlled
activities with start and finish dates, undertaken to achieve a unique objective
conforming to specific requirements, including the restraints of time, cost and resources.
It is important to understand that not every work is a project. A project is a
temporary and one-time endeavour, with a definite start and an end date, undertaken to
create a unique product or service, that brings about beneficial change or added value.
Temporary means that any project will have a start and an end date (but it has
nothing to do with short duration).
Project produces unique results: meaning the product or service at the end of the
project should be some way different than the existing (can be an invention or an
innovation.)
Projects are characterised by progressive elaboration: due to uniqueness and
greater uncertainty, projects cannot be understood entirely at or before project start,
and therefore planning and execution of projects is happening many times in
separate steps or phases. As project progresses, project team understands next
steps, deliverables and way of execution much better. Based on this knowledge,
team members elaborate initial draft plans, and execute next phase of the project
based on these detailed plans.
The Project Management Institute, with its PMBOK (Project Management Body of
Knowledge) sets a common international standard in terminology that transcends
industry sectors and professions. According to PMBOK which describes the sum of
knowledge within the profession of project management, "projects are undertaken at all
levels of the organisation. They may involve a single person or many thousands.
Projects may involve a single unit of one organisation or may cross organisational
boundaries as in joint ventures or partnering. Projects are often critical components of
the performing organisation's business strategy. Examples of projects include:
Developing a new product or service
Effecting a change in structure, staffing, or style of an organisation
Designing a new transportation vehicle
Developing or acquiring a new or modified information system
Constructing a building or facility
Running a campaign for political office
Implementing a new business procedure or process".
In Main Roads, there are two types of projects: Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure
projects (refer to Sections 7.1 and 7.2). Projects differ from operations, because
operations are continuous and repeating (projects are temporary), and operations
deliver the same or almost the same results (project results are in contrast unique).
3.0 What is Project Management?

Project Management is the planning, organising, monitoring and controlling of all
aspects of a project in a continuous process to achieve its objectives, both internal and
external.

4.0 What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
Successful project management depends in a large degree on the project managers
ability to specify the work content of projects in terms of its products (deliverables) and
activities. One of the principal tools for planning and controlling the work content is the
WBS.
The WBS is commonly used at the beginning of a project for defining project scope,
organising Gantt schedules and estimating costs. It lives on, throughout the project, in
the project schedule.
A WBS is a product oriented family tree of phases, activities and tasks which organises,
defines and graphically displays the total work to be accomplished in order to achieve
the final objectives of a project. It is a fundamental project management technique for
defining and organising the total scope of a project, using a hierarchical tree structure.
Each descending level represents an increasingly detailed definition of the project. It is
a system for subdividing a project into manageable work packets, components or
elements to provide a common framework for scope schedule, costs, allocation of
responsibility, communications, risk assessment monitoring and control.
5.0 Project Management WBS (PM WBS)

A PM WBS helps break thousands of tasks into chunks that we can understand and
assimilate. It is the foundation of a project schedule and project resource estimates,
and is used to build the project plan. Preparing and understanding a PM WBS for a
project is a big step towards managing and mastering its inherent complexity.
Project managers regularly are challenged to clearly describe desired project outcomes
to all involved, while they also capture the order and sequence of the work necessary to
produce those outcomes.
The PM WBS defines the total scope of a particular project in a hierarchal format. It
breaks a large work effort into smaller pieces that may be easily understood, monitored,
and controlled.
The subdivision continues until the described work element is small enough to be
adequately scheduled, resourced, monitored, and managed.
Once it is complete, the PM WBS becomes an essential building block and reference
point for other project plan components.
It is important to understand that the PM WBS is a project management tool. Once the
work is identified as a "project" (refer to project definition in Section 2 - What is a
Project), the PM WBS can be used as a valuable tool for the project managers to break
the project deliverables into smaller components.
6.0 MR Standard Project Management WBS (PM WBS)

Standard PM WBS have been developed for the Department, based on the Main Roads'
OnQ Project Management Methodology and established Departmental processes,
which provide the direction and guidance for effective management and delivery of
projects across the portfolio.
Standard PM WBS have been developed for all types of infrastructure and non-
infrastructure projects and contain all the PM WBS levels, descriptions and identifiers
that a Main Roads project can contain.
The standard PM WBS templates reflect the OnQ Methodology (they include the OnQ
project management phases, approval processes, etc.), include the various processes
established by the Department regarding the delivery of a project (e.g. environmental

approvals, public consultation, resumption process, etc.) and were based on the way
previous projects have been developed and delivered.
It doesn't mean that every project will use all the elements included in the PM
WBS template. Elements within the template can be left blank if not relevant to the
project. In addition, the templates will need to be tailored for smaller projects to
suit the size of the project, and reflect only the elements needed for the work to
be carried out.
For example: if a project does not involve Cultural Heritage issues, this PM WBS level
will be left blank, as it is not relevant to the project.
Some projects are so small that they do not justify the use of a PM WBS template.
However, the concepts and principles of the OnQ Project Management should still be
applied for the proper delivery of these projects.
A standard PM WBS provides several benefits to the Department, including:
Consistency of project management information needed to assist in decision-making
and to manage a state-wide work force
More effective and consistent communication and reporting relative to project level
work throughout the Department.
Ease of data transfer, interface and integration with other systems within the
Department (for example, CATS/SAP, ProjMan, Primavera, and so on).
Decreased culture shock when employees transfer to different locations and work
assignments.
7.0 Types of Projects

7.1 Road Infrastructure Projects
Main Roads road infrastructure projects are funded by Australian Government Funded
Programs (Auslink National Network and National Black Spot Program), State
Government Funded Programs (Other State Controlled Roads Network - OSCRs,
Regional Bridge Renewal Program, Safe Roads Sooner Program, Transport
Infrastructure Scheme TIDS) and Roads Alliance. It is essential to follow proper
processes established by these funding sources when delivering RIP projects, and
these needed to be reflected by the activities in the WBS.
Projects range from very simple projects of a very short time duration, to projects that
require significant investigations, and sometimes, years to develop a business case.
Within the Department, projects are classified as Type 1, 2 or 3 according to the size,
level of risk and complexity of the project. The higher the complexity and risk, the
greater the rigour and control that is required.
Refer to Attachment 1 for guidance on how to classify a project into one of three
types, based on complexity, risk and concept phase duration.
Type 1 Significant road /infrastructure project that is complex, high risk or expensive
project and thus requires higher amounts of rigour and control.
Type 2 Relatively straightforward, low risk, road /infrastructure project for which a
project lesser amount of rigour and control is appropriate.
Type 3 Small, simple road /infrastructure project of low cost that progress quickly
project through the concept phase.

A PM WBS has been developed for infrastructure projects types 1, 2 and 3. A
comprehensive and detailed PMWBS template is available for type 1 projects.
It is important to understand that for types 2 and 3 projects, the same template is used,
but it needs to be tailored to cater for smaller projects (only the relevant elements of the
template are used to schedule the project).
Some Type 3 projects may involve only one or a few people over a short time. Typically,
small projects will have few tasks dependent on other tasks, and will be relatively simple
and easy to coordinate, and may not need the assistance of the PM WBS template.
However, the principles of the OnQ project management methodology, and the
procedures and processes established by the Department to deliver a project, must still
be complied with.
7.2 Business Improvement Projects

Non infrastructure projects are undertaken to improve the efficiency of an organisation.
Workout/Rollout and the Road System Manager (RSM) projects are good examples of
non infrastructure projects conducted by the Department.
Successful non infrastructure (business improvement) projects result in increased
efficiency to an organisation through the elimination of redundant processes or steps
within processes, increased use of technology and an increased effectiveness of human
resources These projects also result in reduced costs, improved productivity, greater
morale within the organisation and increased customer satisfaction.
In Main Roads, non infrastructure projects may involve:
Improving, streamlining, integrating and/or automating business processes
Developing plans, policies, guidelines, procedures or business rules
Relocations, renovations or refurbishments
Developing training courses, etc.
The PM WBS template for non infrastructure projects was developed due to requests
from project managers carrying out non infrastructure projects (IT, policies, plans,
refurbishment, etc.) for the corporate areas of the Department.
While we had developed and refined the PM WBS template for infrastructure projects,
there was no template available to assist project managers to deliver non infrastructure
projects. Like the PM WBS template for infrastructure projects, the PM WBS for non
infrastructure projects was also developed based on the OnQ project management
methodology and process established by the Department.
The PM WBS template for non infrastructure projects is, currently, in draft form and a
pilot is being set up in one of the E&T Branches to test the template. Following the pilot,
a final version of the PM WBS will be released for use within the Department, and the
PM WBS Guide upgraded to include the template and respective guidance on how to
use it.
8.0 PM WBS Structure

The PM WBS contains several levels of breakdown of the work, where each level is a
distinct component of the total work.
The highest level of the PM WBS (Level 1) identifies the projects unique (RIP) number
and the name of the project. Lower levels represent project phases and project
decomposition according to the OnQ project methodology and Departmental processes
(refer to Attachment 2 for a summary chart view of the Standard PM WBS for
Infrastructure Projects).
A main principle is that one level is completely described in further detail by the
level below it. Each level is a summary of the work in its lower levels. Therefore, it
provides for a progressively detailed definition of work elements for all levels and
facilitates summary reporting at a variety of levels.
PM WBS levels (coloured rows in the template) cannot be deleted or changed to allow
for consistency of project data across the State. It is very important to maintain that level
of standardisation because the PM WBS interfaces with software and systems such as
the Primavera software and the CATS/SAP system, and others. The interface with the
CATS systems, for example, allows staff to charge time spent on projects to the actual
task they perform. Proper time charging gives the Department a means to track the
actual cost of projects.
Some projects (particularly types 1 and 2) may need further levels, beyond the level 5
(red rows) included in the template. This is because large projects need further PM
WBS levels for planning, schedule and management of the work.
The activities (white rows) under the WBS levels shown in Attachment 4 - Standard
PM WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects WBS Levels with Suggested
Activities/triggers are only triggers to assist the project managers. Activities can be
added or changed according to the needs of the project managers to assist them in
managing their projects properly.
The PM WBS, the coding structure and the definitions of WBS levels are not meant to
be a blueprint for managing a project. The actual project management processes,
governing policies and procedures, legislation, and so on, are defined in other manuals
and documents within the Department. These manuals, policies and guidelines should
be consulted for details on Departmental processes (e.g. Preconstruction Processes
Manual) or on how to manage a project (e.g. OnQ Project Management Methodology).
9.0 Types of Standard PM WBS

Standard PM WBS for Infrastructure Projects (Types 1, 2 and 3)
Standard PM WBS for Business Improvement Projects
9.1 Standard PM WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects

(Types 1, 2 & 3)
A standard PM WBS template was developed for infrastructure projects Types 1, 2 and
3. (Refer to Attachment 3 for the complete Standard PM WBS Template for
Infrastructure Projects (WBS Levels)). The template shows the PM WBS Levels 1
(dark blue), 2 (green), 3 (yellow), 4 (light blue) and 5 (red).
It is important to understand that the activities (white rows) are just suggestions/triggers
to assist the project manager to further clarify what is covered by the PM WBS levels
(Refer to Attachment 4 for the Standard PM WBS Template for Infrastructure
Projects WBS Levels with Suggested Activities/triggers).
Further activities can be added under PM WBS levels, if necessary, to address the work
to be done to achieve the objectives of the project.
9.1.1 PM WBS Levels Explained
The PM WBS contains several levels of breakdown of the work, starting with Level 1.
Each succeeding level breaks down the project work into component parts.
Each level represents a summary of the work below it, and can be the basis for
reporting that gets as detailed as needed. Refer to Attachment 5 for the Standard PM
WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects (with Descriptions and Guidance).
For example:
Project: 060608/WBS-1 Pacific Motorway PM WBS Level 1

CONCEPT PHASE PM WBS Level 2
Concept Phase Project Management PM WBS Level 3
Concept Phase Project Management (General) PM WBS Level 4
Appoint Project Manager PM WBS Level 4
Community Engagement Concept Phase PM WBS Level 4
Project Proposal PM WBS Level 3
Determine Functional Requirements & Scope PM WBS Level 4
Produce Project Proposal PM WBS Level 4
Development of Options Analysis and Recommendations PM WBS Level 3
Develop Concept Planning Brief PM WBS Level 4
Procure Concept Planning Consultant PM WBS Level 4
Produce Options Analysis and Recommendations PM WBS Level 4
Compile Draft Options Analysis & Recommendations ACTIVITY (trigger)
Review Draft Options Analysis & Recommendations ACTIVITY (trigger)
Finalise Options Analysis & Recommendations ACTIVITY (trigger)
Liaison with Principal PM WBS Level 5
Contractor's Internal Project Management PM WBS Level 5
Environmental Management PM WBS Level 5
Infrastructure PM WBS Level 1 (Blue Level)

The PM WBS starts with Level 1 which contains the unique project number identifier
(RIP number) and the project name. It is the highest WBS level within the PM WBS.
Infrastructure PM WBS Level 2 (Green Level)
This PM WBS Level 2 relates to the OnQ project management methodology
phases: Concept, Development, Implementation and Finalisation.
Infrastructure PM WBS Level 3 (Yellow Level)
PM WBS Level 3 refers to the work packages that need to be delivered under each
project management phase.
Infrastructure PM WBS Level 4 (Blue Level)

PM WBS Level 4 details, decomposes and subdivides the work to be performed
even further, and represents the minimum level of detail required to plan, schedule,
and manage projects. Any number of activities can be added under this level to
describe, in more details, the work required under this level.
Infrastructure PM WBS Level 5 (Red Level)
The Standard PM WBS template includes PM WBS Level 5 under some of the
WBS Level 4 (e.g. Produce Business Case). This is because there is a substantial
amount of work already identified under these levels.
For example: under PM WBS Level 4 "Produce Business Case", the PM WBS Level
5 (red levels) describes the design/work elements for producing a business case
required under a contract (e.g. Liaison with Principal, Contractor's Internal Project
Management, Environmental Management, etc.).

These elements are established by the Manual - Consultants for Engineering
Projects - Main Roads Functional Specifications for Consultant Services on
Engineering Projects under "Summary of Functional Specification Items", and
therefore included in the template. Evidently, not all elements will be applicable for
every project.
The Manual includes functional specifications when an external consultant is
engaged to perform the work. However, all the functional specification items must
be addressed regardless if the work is performed by consultants or in-house.
Project managers can choose to add PM WBS Level 5 under other PM WBS Level
4 within the template, if they need to break the project work even further.
Beyond the lowest Infrastructure PM WBS Level 5
For scheduling purposes, project managers can go beyond Level 5, if they feel they
need further breakdowns and more PM WBS levels to plan, schedule and manage
the work involved in deliver the project.
Activities/triggers (white rows)
Activities are not part of the PM WBS. They were added to the PM WBS template to
assist the project managers in identifying the work to be done under the PM WBS
Levels.
Project Managers can add as many activities as needed for them to understand the
details of work to be performed to properly deliver their project. The activities
already included in the template are just triggers/suggestions to assist the project
managers in the delivery of the project and are based on experience and previous
projects.
9.2 Standard PM WBS Template for Non Infrastructure

Projects (In Progress)

9.3 PM WBS Ownership
PPMU Project & Program Management Unit

PPMU has developed a standard PM WBS for both Infrastructure and Non-
Infrastructure projects. This includes PM WBS templates for Infrastructure and Non-
Infrastructure projects and an associated Guide with guidelines (business rules) for the
process of using the PM WBS templates as a time management tool for project
managers. PPMU is the Process Owner of these templates and Guide.
PD&D (Program Development & Delivery) Division, in consultation with the Major
Projects Office, are the Business Owners for the Infrastructure PM WBS. They are
responsible for defining the business rules in relation to the operational application of
the PM WBS across Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 projects.
This includes the minimum mandatory levels to which the PM WBS is used across Type
1, Type 2 and Type 3 projects and standard rules in relation to schedule management
and the use of the scheduling tool (Primavera). Major Projects has already defined
these rules for Type 1 projects (see appendix 1). PD&D needs to formally define these
rules in relation to type 2 & 3 projects.
BSI (Business Solutios & Information) Division is accountable for the delivery /
maintenance of a number of Main Roads core business systems which contribute to
effective and efficient project and program delivery. They are responsible for ensuring
that the PM WBS is mapped and used across these core business systems. The
business rules they set for these systems need to take into account the Project
Management PM WBS guidelines set by PPMU and the Operational Business rules set
by Major Projects / PD&D.
Roles and Responsibilities for the ownership and use of the PM WBS regarding to its
implementation are as follows:

PPMU Process Owners of the PM WBS for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure
Projects. Responsible for:
Maintaining the overarching PM WBS for Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure
Projects as part of the OnQ project management Framework.
Maintaining the Project Management WBS Guide (PM WBS Guide)
Ensuring understanding of the use and benefits of a PM WBS as a project time
management tool via:
PM 102 (Project Management Beyond the Fundamentals) - Target
Audience: Main Roads Project Staff ; and
PM 230 (Specialist Scheduling Course) - Target audience: project managers,
schedulers and support staff
Providing advice and support on the implementation of the PM WBS.
PD&D Business Owners, in consultation with Major Projects, for the Infrastructure
PM WBS. Responsible for:
Setting the Business rules for the application of the PM WBS across Type 1, Type 2
and Type 3 Infrastructure Projects;
Communicating the business rules across the Districts;
Liaising with BSI to ensure that the business rules are appropriately captured in
systems, and as part of systems rollout and education
BSI Responsible for aligning systems with standard PM WBS requirements and
liaising with PD&D to ensure that the business rules are appropriately captured in
systems, and as part of systems rollout and education including:
Primavera Rollout
Implementation, in Primavera, of the standard PM WBS
Sets up software Business Rules
Sets up required PM WBS levels
Provides Primavera software training. Target audience: schedulers
OurTime (CATS/SAP SYSTEM)

Uses the PM WBS as template for project time allocation, cost dissection and
control
Sets up business rules for the timesheet system, including use of the
PMWBS within the system
Provides timesheet system training. Target audience: all MR staff
SIIP Project
Central responsibility for the delivery of the required improvements to
Projman, Works Management System, Roads Implementation Program
Application and the various databases that make up the Contract
Management System
PM WBS is mapped across these core business systems
Sets up business rules for use of the systems
OSF Project
Delivery of a shared SAP solution for non-finance and HR functionality (i.e.
Program and Project Management). The OSF project is currently in
'Blueprint' phase which involves mapping existing business processes to
determine functionality requirements for a potential solution.
9.4 PM WBS Revision/Update Process

It may be necessary to revise the PMWBS templates, from time to time, in order to
adapt to the changing business environment in which we operate.
Formal change procedures will be developed by the business owners of the various
PMWBS.
Owners of PM WBSs include:
Program Development & Delivery (PD&D) - PM WBS for infrastructure projects
Types 1, 2 and 3.
TO BE CONFIRMED - PM WBS for non infrastructure projects.
Each area of the Department will own their specific application of the PM WBS. Any
change to the PM WBS may have impacts on other areas of the project development
process and systems within the Department.
Consequently, a proper change process should be developed and an extensive review
conducted, prior to approval and implementation.
Business rules regarding the application of the PM WBS and formal change procedures
will need to be developed by the owners of the various PM WBS.

Attachment 1 - Project Governance Guidelines

The following Project Governance Guidelines are part of the Program Delivery Policy for
Project Management and Performance Measurement of Roads Implementation Program
(RIP) Projects.

Concept Phase Duration
Short - preparation of the Project Proposal within one day and concept phase
duration in days or weeks
Medium - preparation of the Project Proposal in one or two days and concept phase
duration in weeks
Long - preparation of the Project Proposal in more than a few days and concept
phase duration in months
Complexity
In assessing the level of complexity (Low, Medium or High), give consideration to:
the type of project in terms of the construction environment, e.g. Urban and/or High
traffic volumes, Built-up areas and/or
significant traffic volumes, Rural and/or Low traffic volumes
the number and nature of stakeholders
how "routine" the project is
the number of related projects
can the project be delivered using the standard processes
number of different cost centres and agencies involved
the size location and composition of the project team
the likely use of unproven or unfamiliar technology
Type 1 Projects
The following characteristics are typical of type 1 projects:
funding of the Concept Phase would most likely be through the RIP
the project team may include personnel from other Main Roads organisations
the project manager should have few, if any, other responsibilities
will often have a Project Board or Steering Committee
should use templates: R1001, R1002, R1003, R2001, R4001, R4002
project reviews likely to be coordinated by the Major Projects Office
should have regular formal reporting requirements
Type 2 Projects
funding of the Concept Phase can be either through the RIP or Districts allocations
the project team usually fairly small and unlikely to include non-district staff
the project manager is likely to have other projects and responsibilities
may have a steering committee
should use templates R1001, R1004, R2002, R4003
reporting requirements vary but likely to be regular but less formal
project reviews likely to be coordinated by Program Development & Delivery (PD&D)
Type 3 Projects
funding of the Concept Phase would most likely be through District allocations
usually do not require an options analysis
project team usually only one person the project manager
the project manager would normally have other projects and responsibilities
would not normally have a steering committee
should use templates R1001, R1005, R2003, R4003
informal "by exception" reporting is common
project reviews likely to be coordinated by the District Office

Attachment 2
Standard PM WBS for Infrastructure Projects
CHART VIEW (SUMMARY)

Main Roads Version 1- June 2007 Page 21 of 56
Attachment 3
Standard PM WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects
(WBS Levels)

Project: 060608/WBS-1 Pacific Motorway
CONCEPT PHASE
Concept Phase Project Management
Concept Phase Project Management (General)
Appoint Project Manager
Community Engagement Concept Phase
Project Proposal
Determine Functional Requirements & Scope
Produce Project Proposal
Development of Options Analysis and Recommendations
Develop Concept Planning Brief
Procure Concept Planning Consultant
Produce Options Analysis and Recommendations
Liaison with Principal
Contractor's Internal Project Management
Environmental Management
Public Consultation (Fixed Fee)
Public Consultation (Time Rate)
Traffic Counting & Analysis
Hydraulic Analysis
Geotechnical Investigation
Preliminary Pavement Design
Preliminary Bridge Foundation
Preliminary Geotechnical Analysis
Option Analysis & Report (R1002/R1004 - P2)
Risk Analysis & Record
Value Management Report
Comparative Cost Estimate
Road Safety Audit
Additional Option Analysis Requirements (if ordered)
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Recommend Preferred Option

Approved Recommended Option
Develop Preferred Option
Business Case
Review Risk Register and Project Estimate
Produce Business Case
Hydraulic Analysis
Pavement Design Report
Bridge Foundation Report
Geotechnical Analysis and Report
Progressing Preferred Option Layouts
Concept Estimate of Cost
Calculation of BCR (if ordered)
Road Safety Audit
Compile Business Case
Project Proposal Report (Federal Funded Projects)
Draft Project Plan
Additional Planning Requirements (if ordered)
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Financial Approval
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
Development Phase Project Management
Development Phase Project Management General
Project Plan Development Phase
Prepare Design Brief
Community Engagement Development Phase

Preliminary Design
Procure Preliminary Design Consultants
Produce Preliminary Design
Property Access
Hydraulic Analysis
Structural Assessment
Public Utility Plant
Risk Mitigation and Record
Intelligent Transport Systems
Preliminary Estimate of Cost
Calculation of BCR (if needed)
Road Safety Audit
Disability Discrimination Audit
Project Plan
Planning Report
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Detailed Design
Procure Detailed Design Consultants
Obtain Legislative Approvals and Permits
Produce Detailed Design

Hydraulic Analysis & Design
Lighting
Traffic Signals
Signs
Provision for Traffic and Sidetracks
Landscaping
Geotechnical Investigation Analysis & Report
Road Design & Drawings
Bridge Design & Drawings
Contract Documents
Risk Mitigation & Record
Detailed Estimate of Cost
Statutory Approvals
Design Development Report
Project Plan
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Contract Documents
Produce Contract Documents
Pre-tender Financial Approval
Preliminary Works
Obtain Approval for Preliminary Works
Acquire Right of Way
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Procure Public Utility Plant (PUP) Services
Electricity
Telecommunications

Water
Sewerage
Procure Preliminary Works
Construct Preliminary Works
Procurement
Engage Contract Administrator
Procure Contractor
Contract Financial Approval
Contract Award
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Implementation Phase Project Management
Implementation Phase Project Management (General)
Project Plan - Implementation Phase
Community Engagement Implementation Phase
Contract Administration
Practical Completion Certificate
Construction
Principal's Responsibility
Official Opening
FINALISATION PHASE
Finalisation Phase Project Management
Finalisation Phase Project Management (General)
Project Plan - Finalisation Phase
Defects Liability Period
Final Certificate
Community Engagement - Finalisation Phase
Complete Project Handover Report
Evaluate Project Performance
Post Implementation Review
Close Out

Attachment 4
Standard PM WBS Template for
Infrastructure Projects (WBS Levels with Suggested
Activities/Triggers)

CONCEPT PHASE
Concept Phase Project Management
Concept Phase Project Management (General)
Project Meetings
Time/Cost/Quality Management
Project Start
Appoint Project Manager
Appoint Project Manager - Concept Phase
Community Engagement Concept Phase
Enter activities as required
Produce Community Engagement Planner
Community Engagement Planner Approval - Concept Phase
Project Proposal
Determine Functional Requirements & Scope
Gather & Assess Current Information
Determine Functional Requirements (Workshop)
Gather Historical Data
Define Background & Scope
Produce Project Proposal
Produce Preliminary Project Plan - Concept Phase
Establish Risk Register
Compile Draft Project Proposal for Comment
Finalise Project Proposal
Submit Project Proposal for Approval (including Project Plan)
Approve Project Proposal
Project Proposal Approved
Development of Options Analysis and Recommendations
Develop Concept Planning Brief
Compile Concept Planning Brief
Procure Concept Planning Consultant
Call Tenders
Tenders Close - Concept Phase
Assess Tenders

Obtain Financial Approval
Letter of Acceptance - Concept Phase
Finalise Concept Consultancy Contract
Produce Options Analysis and Recommendations
Compile Draft Options Analysis & Recommendations
Review Draft Options Analysis & Recommendations
Finalise Options Analysis & Recommendations
Hydraulic Analysis
Preliminary Pavement Design
Preliminary Bridge Foundation
Option Analysis & Report (R1002/R1004 - P2)
Road Safety Audit
Additional Option Analysis Requirements (if ordered)
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Recommend Preferred Option
Submit Recommended Preferred Option for Approval
Approved Recommended Option
Recommended Preferred Option - Approval (Milestone)
Develop Preferred Option
Develop Preferred Option/Analysis Report
Review Preferred Option/Analysis Report
Finalise Preferred Option/Analysis Report

Submit Preferred Option Analysis Report for Approval
Approve Preferred Option Analysis Report
Preferred Option Analysis Report - Approved
Business Case
Review Risk Register and Project Estimate
Review Concept Design Risks & Estimate (Workshop)
Produce Business Case
Compile Draft Business Case
Review Draft Business Case
Finalise Business Case
Submit Business Case for Approval
Approve Business Case
Business Case - Approved
Hydraulic Analysis
Bridge Foundation Report
Road Safety Audit
Compiling Business Case
Draft Project Plan
Additional Planning Requirements (if ordered)
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Cultural Heritage

Survey
Financial Approval
Prepare Federal Stage 2 Approval
Submit Federal Stage 2 Approval
Federal Stage 2 Approval Period
Federal Stage 2 - Approved
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
Development Phase Project Management
Development Phase Project Management General
Project Meetings
Project Plan Development Phase
Update Project Plan - Development Phase
Project Plan Approval - Development Phase
Prepare Incident & Traffic Management Plans
Review Incident & Traffic Management Plans
Review Risk Register
Prepare Design Brief
Review Concept Design
Prepare Registration of Interest
Compile Design Brief
Compile Supplementary Conditions of Supply
Community Engagement Development Phase
Update Community Engagement Planner
Community Engagement Planner Approval - Development Phase
Preliminary Design
Procure Preliminary Design Consultants
Call Tenders (Preliminary Design)
Tenders Close (Milestone)
Assess Tenders
Award Contract (Milestone)
Finalise Preliminary Design Consultancy Contract
Produce Preliminary Design

Manage Preliminary Design Consultants
Review Preliminary Design, Project Estimate & Planning Report
Final Amendments to Preliminary Design, Project Estimate & Planning
Report
Approve Preliminary Design Package
Preliminary Design Approved (Milestone)
Property Access
Hydraulic Analysis
Structural Assessment
Road Safety Audit
Project Plan
Planning Report
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Cultural Heritage
Survey
Detailed Design
Procure Detailed Design Consultants
Call Tenders
Tenders Close (Milestone)
Assess Tenders

Award Contract (Milestone)
Finalise Detailed Design Consultancy Contract
Obtain Legislative Approvals and Permits
Obtain Statutory Approvals & Permits
Obtain PUP Relocation Approvals
Produce Detailed Design
Review Risk Register
Manage Detailed Design (Including Contract Documents)
Finalise Public Utility Plant Requirements
Review Detailed Design & Project Estimate
Final Amendments to Detailed Design & Estimate
Final Design - Approval (Milestone)
Lighting
Traffic Signals
Signs
Landscaping
Geotechnical Investigation Analysis & Report
Contract Documents
Statutory Approvals

Project Plan
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Contract Documents
Produce Contract Documents
Review Contract Documents
Final Amendments to Contract Documents
Approve Detail Design Contract Documents
Stage 1 Scheme Release Documents
Pre-tender Financial Approval
Prepare Federal Stage 3A Approval
Submit Federal Stage 3A Approval
Federal Stage 3A Approval Period
Federal Stage 3A Approved
Preliminary Works
Obtain Approval for Preliminary Works
Recommend Preliminary Works
Preliminary Works - Approved (Milestone)
Acquire Right of Way
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Prepare 24KA
Final 24KA to Property Services (4 week Submission Period)
Annexure 7.1 Approved (Milestone)
Resumptions
Prepare Resumption Package
Submit Resumption Package to Property Services
Prepare Notice of Intention to Resume
Objection Period (Calendar Days)
Objection Hearings & Report
Submit Objections Hearing Report etc to Property Services
Prepare Proclamation Application
Submit Proclamation Application to Ministers Office (see notebook)
Ministerial Approval Period

Proclamation (Resumptions)
Procure Public Utility Plant (PUP) Services
Prepare Briefs & Obtain Quotes
New Activity
Electricity
Prepare Submission for ENERGEX to Prepare Proposal
ENERGEX Proposal Period
Formalise Agreement and Pay Fees for ENERGEX Design
ENERGEX Design - Received
Relocation Financial Authorisation Period
Construct ENERGEX Relocation Works
Finalise ENERGEX Relocation Contract
Telecommunications
Submission for Telstra to Prepare Proposal
Telstra Proposal Period
Formalise Agreement and Pay Fees for Telstra Design
Telstra Design - Received
Construct Telstra Relocation Works
Finalise Telstra Relocation Contract
Water
Submission for Water Authority to Prepare Proposal
Water Authority Proposal Period
Formalise Agreement and Pay Fees for Water Authority Design
Water Authority Design - Received
Manage Design & Water Authority Relocation Works - do we need this row
Construct Water Authority Relocation Works
Finalise Water Authority Relocation Contract
Sewerage
Submission for Sewerage Authority to Prepare Proposal
Sewerage Authority Proposal Period
Formalise Agreement and Pay Fees for Sewerage Authority Design
Sewerage Authority Design - Received
Construct Sewerage Authority Relocation Works

Finalise Sewerage Authority Relocation Contract
Procure Preliminary Works
Call Tenders (Prelim Works)
Tender Period (Prelim Works)
Tenders Close (Prelim Work)
Assess Tenders
Award Contract (Preliminary Works)
Finalise Preliminary Works Contracts
Construct Preliminary Works
Manage Preliminary Works
Procurement
Engage Contract Administrator
Call Tenders (Contract Administration)
Tender Period (Contract Administration)
Tenders Close (Contract Administration)
Assess Tenders
Appoint Contract Administrator
Procure Contractor
Industry Briefing
Call Registrations of Interest
Call Tenders (Construction Contractor)
Tender Period (Construction Contractor)
Tenders Period Closes (Construction Contractor)
Assess Tenders
Negotiate Contract Conditions
Prepare Recommendations Report
Approve Tender Recommendation
Contract Financial Approval
Contract Award
Award Contract (Construction Contractor)
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Implementation Phase Project Management

Implementation Phase - Project Management (General)
Project Meetings
Project Plan - Implementation Phase
Update Project Plan - Implementation Phase
Project Plan Approval - Implementation Phase
Community Engagement Implementation Phase
Update Community Engagement Planner
Community Engagement Planner Approval - Implementation Phase
Contract Administration
Manage/Monitor Construction Milestones
Wet Weather Allowance
Finalise Contract Administrator Contract
Finalise Construction Contractor Contract
Practical Completion Certificate
Issue Practical Completion Certificate (Milestone)
Construction
Construction Program
Construction Completion (without contingency)
Principal's Responsibility
Organise Principal's Materials
Set Up Site Office
Official Opening
Organise Official Opening
Official Opening (Milestone)
FINALISATION PHASE
Finalisation Phase Project Management
Finalisation Phase Project Management (General)
Project Meetings
Project Plan - Finalisation Phase
Update Project Plan - Finalisation Phase
Project Plan Approval - Finalisation Phase
Manage Project Plan - Finalisation Phase

Defects Liability Period
Monitor Defects Liability Period
Final Certificate
Issue Final Certificate (Milestone)
Community Engagement Finalisation Phase
Manage Community Engagement Finalisation Phase
Complete Project Handover Report
Confirm Completion, Receipt of Documentation, Maintenance Arrangements
Obtain as Constructed Drawings
Compile Handover Report
Approval of Handover Report
Evaluate Project Performance suggest moving to next page
Evaluate Against Success Criteria
Prepare Completion Report
Review Completion Report
Approve Completion Report
Post Implementation Review
Conduct Post Implementation Review
Prepare Post Implementation Review Report
Approve Post Implementation Review Report
Close Out
Close Project Office
Close Project Files
Project Completion

Attachment 5
Standard PM WBS Template for
Infrastructure Projects
(with Descriptions and Guidance)

CONCEPT PHASE The concept phase is a three-stage project
management process for investigating a
customer's need and presenting a justification for
satisfying that need as part of the organisation's
program of work
The trigger to proceed to the Development Phase
is the approval of the Business case.
Concept Phase Project Management Key activities include appointing the project
manager and producing a preliminary project
plan.
Includes time spent on project meetings,
management of time (e.g. project scheduler),
cost and quality, appointing the project manager
and preparing the Community Engagement
Planer.
Concept Phase Project Management Activities include project meetings, scheduler's
(General) time, cost and quality management work.
Appoint Project Manager Under the project management approach,
responsibility for all project development tasks
from project concept to completion is assigned to
a single individual: the Project Manager. A
dedicated project manager needs to be
appointed for the project to be successful. The
project manager plays a key role in any project
and is responsible for conducting project
activities according to applicable corporate and
regulatory policies and procedures, within scope,
quality, time and cost constraints. The project
manager is also responsible to delivering
required project outcomes that satisfy customers,
stakeholders and users.
Community Engagement Concept Phase Involves communities and individuals/connection
and interaction with government, in developing
and implementing policies, programs and
services. As the development of the RIP takes
into account a total needs analysis, community
engagement is essential to identify what is a
priority for inclusion. Ongoing community
engagement happens in all phases of the project.
Project Proposal Without a written Project Proposal, the project
managers cannot be sure they understand the
customer's expectations.
The Project Proposal defines the problem and
identifies the need for the project, establishing
the expected functional outcome, including
potential benefits based on the current state of
knowledge and understanding. All types of

projects (1, 2 and 3) require a Project Proposal. It
should be emphasised that the level of detail of
the Project Proposal is commensurate with the
size, complexity and cost of the project, to ensure
that the preparation of the Project Proposal does
not outweigh the actual cost of the project
Includes time spent on determining the functional
requirements and scope, producing the
preliminary project plan and the actual
development of the project proposal (including
the risk register).
Determine Functional Requirements & Functional requirements and scope involve a
Scope comprehensive description of the intended
purpose of the project. They detail the
requirements and specifications for all elements
of the intended delivery process. Requirements
should be reviewed for purpose, necessity,
feasibility and tolerances.
Produce Project Proposal Producing the Project Proposal involves:
Accepting and initiating the project
Understanding and articulating the need
Conducting an initial stakeholder analysis and
impact assessment
Outlining the risks
Providing a plan for the conduct of the options
analysis and the submission of the business case
Justifying why the organisation should proceed
with this project
Seeking the release of the required resources
Development of Options Analysis and Project options must be identified and studied
Recommendations that will satisfy project goals, be cost effective,
and avoid or minimise environmental and right of
way impacts.
The identification and development of options
include the development of all plausible solution
options, to enable a realistic options analysis and
determination of a preferred option. This process
includes addressing all issues identified in the
design development process.
Includes time spend on developing the Concept
Planning Brief, procuring the concept planning
consultant and the actual development of the
options analysis and recommendations),
including all the functional specification items
needed to develop the Options Analysis and
Recommendations(either by consultants or in-
house)

Develop Concept Planning Brief A Concept Planning brief to the external/internal
consultant needs to be developed, outlining the
scope of works and in accordance with the
supplementary conditions of supply.
Procure Concept Planning Consultant This type of work should be procured in
accordance with The Manual for the Engagement
and Use of Consultants
Produce Options Analysis and The completed Options Analysis is about:
Recommendations
- Reviewing the need for the project (Proposal
Review)
- Developing Options that satisfy the need and
functional outcomes;
- Ranking Options;
- Reviewing link to strategic/business plans;
- Identify probable delivery methods (for
specialist consultant services and construction
methods);
- Recommending preferred option; and
- Seeking approval to proceed to the Business
Case.
The Options Analysis must address all issues to
the extent needed to allow the preferred option
established from the partially developed options
developed to progress to the Business Case
Phase.
Contractor's Internal Project Management C7521 Functional Specification Option
Analysis (Manual - Consultants for Engineering
Environmental Management Projects) describes, in detail, the work that
Public Consultation (Fixed Fee) should be performed as part of each of these
design/work elements.
The Manual includes functional specification for
Hydraulic Analysis Option Analysis when an external consultant is
Geotechnical Investigation engaged to perform the work. However, all the
functional specification items must be addressed
Preliminary Pavement Design regardless if the work is performed by
Preliminary Bridge Foundation consultants or in-house.

Option Analysis & Report (R1002/R1004 -
P2)

Road Safety Audit
Additional Option Analysis Requirements (if
ordered)
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Recommend Preferred Option Involves a thorough understanding of the
customer's need and identifying, evaluating and
selecting a preferred option from the partially
developed options.
Approved Recommended Option The objective of this task is to obtain agreement
with the preferred option and approval to proceed
and further develop the preferred option. The
customer approves the preferred option.
Develop Preferred Option The scope includes the preparation, review and
approval of the options analysis report.
Business Case When preparing a business case, the first step is
to review the project proposal and option analysis
report to understand the need and required
functional outcomes. Developing this clear
understanding of the requirements will assist in
the ongoing management of the project scope.
The objectives of the Business Case are:
- Developing a justification for including the
project in the RIP;
- Assembling a handover package to facilitate the
transition to the Development Phase;
- Developing a draft project plan for directing and
controlling project activities after the Business
Case has been accepted; and
- Developing a plan for the orderly termination of
the project if the Business Case is not accepted.
The Business Case covers the work necessary
to. :
- Prepare draft Project Plan,
- Prepare Business Case,
- Review and Approve, and
- Prepare Handover Package.
It also covers the work required develop the
preferred option to a level sufficient to support the
submission of the Business Case.
Includes time spent on reviewing the risk register,

addressing all the functional specification items

(either by consultants or in-house), compiling /
reviewing / finalising/ approving the Business
Case, and obtaining financial approval. It is
essential to follow proper processes established
by the project's funding source when delivering
RIP projects.
Review Risk Register and Project Estimate Project Cost Estimates produced must possess a
commensurate confidence level.
Produce Business Case Producing the Business Case is about:
- Finalising Scope Definition;
- Finalising Project Budget;
- Finalising Project BCR;
-Preparing preliminary business requirements
specification (Brief);
- Preparing a draft Project Plan;
- Preparing a Concept Estimate (Project Budget);
- Justifying inclusion of the project in the RIP.
Contractor's Internal Project Management C7522 Functional Specification Business Case
(Manual - Consultants for Engineering Projects)
Environmental Management describes, in detail, the work that should be
Public Consultation (Fixed Fee) performed as part of each of these design/work
elements.
Hydraulic Analysis Business Case when an external consultant is
Geotechnical Investigation engaged to perform the work. However, all the
Pavement Design Report regardless if the work is performed by
Bridge Foundation Report consultants or in-house.

Road Safety Audit
Compile Business Case
Project Proposal Report (Federal Funded
Projects)
Draft Project Plan
Additional Planning Requirements (if
ordered)

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Financial Approval Financial approval must be secured from a duly
authorised expenditure officer with authority to
incur the total amount of expenditure required.
Responsibilities of authorised expenditure
officers are detailed in respective department's
Financial Delegation of Authority.
DEVELOPMENT PHASE The Development Phase commences following
the approval of the business case and the
allocation of organisational resources. Key
activities in this phase are: project administration,
preliminary and detailed design, and establishing
and awarding the contract.
The objective of this phase is to set up the
mechanisms for effective implementation and
management of the project.
The trigger to proceed to the Implementation
Phase is the award of the main contract.
Development Phase Project Management Key activities include the updating of the project
plan for this phase, reviewing of the design brief,
compilation of the Supplementary Conditions of
Supply and updating the Community
Engagement Planner.
The project plan should be reviewed for this
phase.

cost and quality, appointing the project manager
and updating the Project Plan, Community
Engagement Planer and preparing the design
brief.
Development Phase Project Management Activities include project meetings, scheduler's

General time, cost and quality management work.
Project Plan Development Phase Activities and tasks are conducted according to
the Project Plan. The project manager monitors
the projects progress against the schedule and
plans to ensure activities remain on track. This
management work may involve supervision of
internal and outsourced/contracted resources,
and the development and administration of
various forms of contract.
Prepare Design Brief A design brief needs to be developed and
provided to the internal (in-house)/external

consultant, outlining the extent of work needed
and include clear deliverables.
Community Engagement Development Project stakeholders external to the project team
Phase need to be consulted to ensure that the project
reasonably accommodates their needs, and that
project development is not adversely affected by
external issues. Community engagement takes
place here to confirm and relay past decisions in
previous phases, and understand and respond to
impacts of road works in communities, including
design, construction and maintenance. Ongoing
community engagement happens in all phases of
the project.
Preliminary Design The Preliminary Design Stage:
- finalises the technical solution developed during
the Business Case;
- finalises the resumption requirements and
resumption documentation;
- the Limited Access requirements and
documentation;
- reviews the Business Case compiled during the
Concept Phase; and
- re-justifies the project.
Includes time spent in procuring and managing
the preliminary design consultants, addressing all
the functional specification items (consultants or
in-house), reviewing the preliminary design,
project estimates and planning report and
obtaining approval for the preliminary design
package.
Procure Preliminary Design Consultants Preliminary Design can be developed internally
(in-house) or by engaging an external consultant.
Procurement of external consultants shall follow
the procedures included in the Manual
Consultants for Engineering projects.
Produce Preliminary Design The Preliminary Design documents all geometric
design elements, including a preliminary estimate
of the preferred design solution. Once the
Preliminary Design has been completed (all
major design components concluded, including
major structures), together with a preliminary
estimate, a recommendation is submitted to the
client for approval. Approval authorises
Preliminary Design to progress to the next stage
of the project the Detailed Design.
Contractor's Internal Project Management C7523 Functional Specification Preliminary
Design (Manual - Consultants for Engineering

Property Access Preliminary Design when an external consultant
Hydraulic Analysis is engaged to perform the work. However, all the
Structural Assessment regardless if the work is performed by
Progressing Preferred Option Layouts consultants or in-house.

Calculation of BCR (if needed)
Road Safety Audit
Project Plan
Project Proposal Report (Federal Funded
Projects)
Planning Report
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Detailed Design The Detailed Design completes all design
activities and finalises the scope, by providing a
full schedule of work for estimating and
construction purposes. This provides the final
scope review before the development phase is
completed. The Detailed Design completes the
documentation so the construction tender
contract can be called, assessed and let.
The Detailed Design Stage is the final element in
the preconstruction phase, and results in a
design solution in the form of a set of
construction contract documents to establish the
construction contract.
Includes time spent in procuring and managing

the detailed design consultants, obtaining
legislative approvals and permits, addressing all

the functional specification items (consultants or
in-house), reviewing the risk register, finalising
the public utility plant requirements and reviewing
the detailed design and project estimate.
Procure Detailed Design Consultants The design procurement involves negotiations on
scope, schedule and fees that are fair to all
parties, and to establish a suitable contract for
the performance of the work. Scoping and
negotiating the contract is an integral part of the
project delivery process. When adequately
performed, it enhances the efficiency of project
management and delivery, and leads to better
relationships between the parties. The Manual for
the Engagement and Use of Consultants for
engineering Projects addresses the specific
requirements for consultant contracts for
engineering projects.
Obtain Legislative Approvals and Permits Many entities and agencies require that permits
be issued before a project can be constructed.
These permits often require mitigation actions, so
it is essential that potential permits be identified
at the earliest stage.
All the necessary legislative approvals and
permits needed to deliver the project need to be
identified and obtained (e.g. environmental
permits, etc.) to comply with the legal obligations
of the Department, in order to prevent breaches
of legislation, policies and procedures.
Produce Detailed Design The detailed design includes engineering
drawings and an electronic model for
construction purposes. It also delivers final
project schedules, estimates and all other
construction contract documentation relevant to
the type of contract proposed.
Contractor's Internal Project Management C 7524 Functional Specification Detailed
Design (Manual - Consultants for Engineering
Public Utility Plant Preliminary Design when an external consultant
Lighting is engaged to perform the work. However, all the
Traffic Signals regardless if the work is performed by
Intelligent Transport Systems consultants or in-house.
Signs

Landscaping
Geotechnical Investigation Analysis &
Report
Contract Documents
Statutory Approvals
Project Plan
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Contract Documents The appropriate type of contract documentation
will depend on the type of delivery system
adopted (refer to the MRPDS Manual). Contract
documents are to be prepared in accordance with
Main Roads Standards (Supplementary
Conditions of Contract and Supplementary
Specifications may be required), and include the
certified design plans and specifications, which
must be prepared to high standards of accuracy
and completeness. All federally funded projects
must conform to AusLink requirements. Other
projects must comply with their respective
funding source's processes and requirements.
Includes time spent in producing/reviewing

contract documents and obtaining the pre-tender
financial approval.
Produce Contract Documents Includes preparing the invitation documentation,

calling/receiving/evaluating tenders, conducting
contract negotiation, obtaining approval to award
contract, and preparing the contract
documentation. For high risk projects, Main
Roads has implemented a system for pre-
qualification Major Works Prequalification
System (MWPS) of organisations, which seek to
tender for road infrastructure projects to minimise
the risk of not meeting the project objectives.

Pre-tender Financial Approval It is essential to follow proper financial approval
processes established by the project's funding
source when delivering RIP projects (e.g. If the
project is federally funded, the Federal Stage 3A
approval needs to be prepared, submitted and
approved).
Preliminary Works Includes approval for preliminary works, right-of-
way acquisitions (native title, resumptions) utility
services relocation requirements (electricity,
telecommunications, water, etc.), and
procurement and construction of preliminary
works.
Includes time spent in obtaining approval for

preliminary works, acquiring right of way (Native
Title, Resumptions), procuring Public Utility Plant
(PUP) services (electricity, telecommunications,
water, sewerage, etc.), and procuring/managing
the construction of preliminary works.
Obtain Approval for Preliminary Works The project manager needs to discuss the
necessary preliminary works to be undertaken
(what they are, extent of the work, etc.) for the
delivery of the project with the customer and
sponsor of the project. The customer and
sponsor approve the Preliminary Works
Acquire Right of Way A more detailed assessment of utility services
relocation requirements must be undertaken at
the preliminary design stage. ROW acquisitions
occur during the preparation of the detailed
design to ensure the project will be constructed
during the RIP timeframe.
Native Title Defining the area for Native Title evaluation must
ensure that all land that may be affected by the
project is identified.
The completed land acquisition must:
- provide adequate land for construction of the
project;
- modify existing access limitation to meet the
proposed arrangements; and
- reflects policy
Access Limitation must::
- provide Main Roads with adequate access
control over the road.
The Native Title Contact Officer can provide
advice on Native Title assessment and
information on the Native Title Work Procedures.

Resumptions A resumption package needs to be prepared and
submitted to Property Services. The process
includes the preparation of the "Notice of
Intention to Resume", objection period, objection
hearings and report, preparation of proclamations
applications and Ministerial approval.
Procure Public Utility Plant (PUP) Services Alterations/relocations of PUP can be one of the
most expensive components of a road
construction project.
The location and size of all such services must
be determined early in the process, to allow
appropriate adjustments in the proposals to
minimise the cost involved. Relevant authorities
must be consulted to obtain accurate information.
Electricity Includes submissions to the service providers for
proposals, formal agreements, payment of fees,
Telecommunications
design and relocation works and financial
Water authorisations.
Sewerage
Procure Preliminary Works According to the extent of the preliminary works
to be carried out, the process could involve a
simple approval of a works order. However, if the
project requires extensive preliminary works it
may involve a full tender process.
Construct Preliminary Works The actual construction of the preliminary works.
Procurement Involves the engagement of a Contract
Administrator (tender), procurement of Contractor
(tender), financial approval and the award of the
contract.
Includes time spent in engaging the contract

administrator, procuring the construction
contractor and obtaining financial approval.
Engage Contract Administrator The Contractor Administrator is the Departmental
nominated staff officer or an external consultant,
who is responsible for the day to day
administration of any Contracted Works. The
Contractor Administrator; if required, in liaison
with the Manager or his delegate, can select sub
contractors who can demonstrate that they have
the capability to safely undertake the contracted
works
Procure Contractor The procurement of contractor involves industry
briefing, call for registration of interest, tenders
and tender assessments.
Contract Financial Approval Financial approval needs to be obtained in
accordance with the appropriate financial level of

delegation.
Contract Award Refers to the date the contract is awarded to the
Construction Contractor.
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE This phase covers the activities necessary to
produce, test and commission project
deliverables in accordance with the project plan.
Key activities in this phase include: managing the
construction contract, issue of the Practical
Completion Certificate and the official opening.
The Community Engagement Planner should be
updated and the project plan reviewed for this
phase.

cost and quality, and updating the Project
Plan/Community Engagement Planer.
Implementation Phase Project Management This phase covers the activities necessary to
phase.

Implementation Phase Project Activities include project meetings, scheduler's
Management (General) time, cost and quality management work.
Project Plan - Implementation Phase Includes updating, monitoring and managing the
project plan, engagement and communication,
managing project changes, controlling and
reporting progress, revising/updating/re-
submitting Preliminary and Detailed Design and
review progress.
Community Engagement Implementation Community engagement takes place here to
Phase confirm and relay past decisions in previous
phases, and understand and respond to impacts
of roads works in communities, including design,
construction and maintenance.
Contract Administration The output of this activity is a formal project
control structure and the major objectives are to
establish and confirm the mechanisms and the
people to facilitate project management. It

Includes time spent by the Superintendent's (and
Superintendent's representative and inspectors)
in managing the construction contract, preparing
the design and construction contractors
performance report, finalising contracts and
issuing the Practical Completion Certificate.
Practical Completion Certificate The Practical Completion Certificate is that stage
in the execution of the work, under the Contract,
when the works are complete, except for minor
omissions and defects. The Practical Completion
Certificate can only be issued when all the
required tests have been carried out, required
documents and certificates have been provided
and the Contractor has done everything required
as a condition precedent to practical completion.
Also, the As Constructed Drawings need to be
obtained, as the ARMIS system needs to be
accurately updated accordingly to reflect changes
in the road network, including change in
ownership. In addition to "As Constructed
Drawings", new assets must be added to the
inventories in the information systems, and
decommissioned or demolished assets archived.
Construction Includes the Construction program provided by
the Contractor and the Project Manager's time
spent in managing/monitoring the construction
milestones
Principal's Responsibility Includes the Principal's (or representative's) time
spent in organising the Principal's materials,
setting up the site office, organising the official
opening and so on.
Official Opening Depending on the magnitude of the project, an
official opening must be organised and the
relevant dignitaries invited to the opening
ceremony. AusLink and DoTaRS requirements
need to be considered for all federally-funded
projects.
FINALISATION PHASE The three main activities in this phase are:
handover, evaluation of project performance and
closing out the project. The project plan should
be reviewed for this phase.

Plan/Community Engagement Planer. It also
includes time for monitoring the Defects Liability
Period, issuing the Final Certificate, completing
the Project Handover Report, evaluating project
performance, conducting Post Implementation

Review and closing out the project office and
files.
Finalisation Phase Project Management This phase covers the activities necessary to
phase.
Finalisation Phase Project Management Activities include project meetings, scheduler's
(General) time, cost and quality management work.
Project Plan - Finalisation Phase Includes updating, monitoring and managing the
Project Plan, engagement and communication,
managing project changes, controlling and
reporting progress, any revision/updating/re-
submission.
Defects Liability Period The Defect Liability Period commences on the
date of Practical Completion. It is the
responsibility of the contractor to repair defects,
which are attributable to the faults of the
contractor, which occur within a specified period
after the practical completion of works.
Final Certificate The Final Certificate is issued within 14 days
after receipt of the contractors Final Statement
(sets out the details of all claims made by the
Contractor which have not been settled or
otherwise resolved). In the certificate, the final
amount due to the Principal to the Contractor and
vice-versa is certified.
Community Engagement - Finalisation In this phase, it is important to engage customer
Phase and stakeholder to ensure that all their concerns
are identified and addressed. This is also the last
practical opportunity for the customers to voice
their views.
Complete Project Handover Report Includes confirmation of project completion,
receipt of documentation, maintenance
arrangements and the actual preparation of the
handover report.
It also includes the preparation of the
Consultant/Contractor Performance Final Report,
which must be completed within 2 weeks of
completion of any resulting infrastructure. The

aim of these reports is to provide a final
assessment
Evaluate Project Performance Includes the evaluation of the project against the
success criteria and the preparation of the
Project Completion Report.
Post Implementation Review The Post Implementation Review focuses on
outcomes either at program or project level. The
review is an organisational activity to evaluate the
outcomes generated by the project/ program in
relation to the original need, and identifies
lessons for improving organisational processes
and procedures.
Close Out These activities cover the tasks associated with
closing down the project office, including
administrative and financial closure. This is the
phase of a project that ensures that all project
activities are completed to a stage of acceptance
by the client, as well as achieving financial and
administrative close-out.

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2.0 What is a Project?

3.0 What is Project Management?

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5.0 Project Management WBS (PM WBS)

6.0 MR Standard Project Management WBS (PM WBS)

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7.0 Types of Projects

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7.2 Business Improvement Projects

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9.1 Standard PM WBS Template for Infrastructure Projects

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Infrastructure PM WBS Level 1 (Blue Level)

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OurTime (CATS/SAP SYSTEM)

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