Factors hindering the performance of construction project managers

Andrew Powl, Martin Skitmore

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Abstract

It has been said that the effective performance of the Project Manager (PM) is the single most critical factor affecting successful project outcomes. Little is known, however, of the nature and extent of the hindrances to PM effectiveness in the Construction Industry (CI). This paper reports on the results of a worldwide survey of PMs concerning these issues and shows that they have the potential to be more effective and more productive in their working. Associated with this is a need to be more aware of progress and developments in the CI generally, more aware of progress and developments in their own organization, more delegation of contract administration tasks and more general administrative support. Also highlighted is the lengthy working hours of PMs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)41-51
Number of pages11
JournalConstruction Innovation
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2005
Externally publishedYes

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