Managing Rail Infrastructure Projects Training

The dynamic, transient and specific nature of projects is a source of constant challenge and concern.  This 2 day Managing Rail infrastructure course is focused on how to effectively deliver rail infrastructure projects and develop appropriate interpersonal management skills.

The course uses a rail specific case study and follows a typical lifecycle, reviewing the main inputs, producing the key deliverables and applying the appropriate processes in each phase.

Course Dates

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Managing Rail Infrastructure Projects Course Outline

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will:

• Apply proven management skills, processes and tools to better deliver rail infrastructure projects
• Describe how project management processes are integrated to implement rail infrastructure projects
• Discuss the key roles and responsibilities in project management
• Consolidate existing knowledge and experience with established good rail infrastructure project practices
• Confidently manage re-scoping and re-budgeting exercises during execution
• Have utilised the knowledge and practised the skills acquired

Materials 

Delegates will receive:

• Course manual 

Examination Structure

Not applicable 

Who Should Attend/Pre-requisites

This course is suitable for anyone working in a rail infrastructure project environment. There are no pre-requisites, although an understanding of the principles of project management and planning would be beneficial.

Topics Covered - 2 Day

This highly interactive and participative course covers the following areas:

• Introductions and Expectations
• Overview of Project Management:
  • Introduction to typical Rail Project Lifecycle and Stage Gate Reviews
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Output Definition:
  • Value Management, Stakeholders/Stakeholder Analysis, RACI Matrix, Success Criteria
  • Project Environment, Order of Magnitude Estimating, Sponsors Remit and high level Business Case
• Pre-Feasibility
  • Functional Specification, Option Identification/High Level Assessment, Budget Estimating, Project Safety Strategy, Strategic Risks
• Option Selection
  • Project Strategy, Feasibility Estimate, Option Selection Report
• Single Option Development
  • Project and Option Investment Appraisal, Consents, Approvals and Possessions Strategy, Outline Business Case
• Detailed Design
  • Estimating, Work Breakdown Structure, Schedule Planning, Resource Planning, Cost Planning, Cash Flow Forecasts
• Project Risk Management
• Procurement Management
• Project Planning Summary
  • Complete Detailed Implementation Plan, CDM requirements, Quality Plan,   Possession planning, Acceptance Planning
• Construction Test and Commissioning:
  • Method Statements, Monitoring, Control and Reporting, Earned Value Analysis, Change Control, Configuration Management
• Scheme Hand Back:
  • Acceptance, Hand Back and Acceptance Certificates
  • Project Close-Out:
    • Completions Certificates, As Built Drawings, Maintenance Documentation, Review and Audit, Critical Success Factors