02 Governance and Controls

ESTABLISH ACCOUNTABILITY

Establishing governance structures, responsibilities, decision-making authority, reporting and integrated project controls to maintain direction and performance.

KEY INPUTS

Approved Project Charter and project brief.
Project objectives, scope and investment parameters.
Organisation structure and professional appointments.
Contractual arrangements and reporting requirements.
Approval authorities and stakeholder responsibilities.

MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Owner / Investor: retains investment decisions and approval authority.
Independent Project Director: reviews governance arrangements, reporting integrity and the effectiveness of project controls.
Project Manager: develops and coordinates the Project Management Plan and day-to-day controls.
Cost Consultants: establish cost reporting, budget monitoring and commercial controls.
Architects and Engineers: manage design information, technical coordination and professional deliverables.
Builders: implement construction, procurement, programme and quality controls under their contracts.

KEY OUTPUTS

Project Management Plan (PMP).
Project organisation and responsibility matrix.
Governance and approval framework Integrated reporting and project controls.
Change management and document control procedures.
Decision, action and issue registers