Project Manager & Site Manager

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If it's easy... you will probably do it!

"I used Project Manager on my last project. At the end of the job we had 650 RFIs - of which 230 created new work. We identified the impact of each change and negotiated settlements before small changes became big problems.

Back charges have always been difficult for me because of the time to make the reports and the documentation package. However, because of the forms and automated letter, it was easy. I processed over 100 BCNs and collected more than twice my salary! At the end of the project, we had no significant claims."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Project Manager / Site Manager? - software programs designed to provide management information necessary for a Project Manager to efficiently control a project. Both programs replace inefficient and inconsistent spreadsheets with a modern database to produce reports to control new work and manage changes.

What's the main benefit of this software? Project Manager becomes the heart of the management process. It enhances communication between team members, and expedites responses to issues - thus saving time, money and valuable resources.

Site Manager is a complete assembler, coordinator, and analysis tool. All data resides in the database - many scheduling software packages force you to write your own reports - not a simple task.

How does they work?
Project Manager creates a process with five forms (an RFI, Variance, Work Authorization, Backcharge, and Non-conformance) that identify, resolve, and document all changes on a project.

Site Manager is a database management program that takes all of a project's tasks and their associated quantities, hours, levels of effort and establishes a total project budget. As actual costs, hours, quantities are expended, Site Manager identifies trends and forecasts to determine percent complete, estimates at completion and deviations from plan.

How does Project Manager and Site Manager differ from other project management software? Both products differ from the competition by:

  • Ease of use - simpler than spreadsheets and custom reports
  • Focus on documenting and reducing contract costs
  • Cost - less expensive than spreadsheets and stand alone reports
  • Minimal computer skills - fill in blank forms - many pull down menus
  • Hard copy forms and reports assist in meetings and communications
  • Reports that quickly identify issues

    • How easy is it to learn? Project Manager was created to be very simple and intuitive to use. It has a detailed manual and an on-line tutorial that can be viewed in about 15 minutes.

    Site Manager is simple in operation but requires a considerable "up front" effort to identify project information. Since all information is in the database, resources, quantities, and levels of effort do no need to be entered into complicated scheduling software - simplifying setup.

    How much does Project Manager and Site Manager cost? Project Manager is available on a subscription basis for $129 per month. Monthly charges include unlimited use, licensing, maintenance, and internet hosting.

    Site Manager is available on CD for $799. This include a complete program manual. Consulting services are available to assist in project setup. Microsoft Access is required to run Site Manager - this software is not supplied.

    How much can Project Manager save me?
    On projects with interactions between owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers Project Manager will save considerable money by resolving issues before they become claims. In terms of time, Project Manager is a program that can be opened, spend 10 minutes to perfrom your work and move onto your next task. Often PM is used many times in a day. If you spend more than 1 hour per month keeping track of RFI's, work authorizations, back charges, or contract changes, you are spending more than Project Manager costs.

    The data presented by Site Manager is invaluable to a manager. Savings in the analysis time alone is significant. Actual cost in terms of labor is probably 3-4 hours per week to update, process changes, and run reports on a medium sized project. The real benefit is having the important information you need to make the critical decisions to keep the project on track.


    What kind of projects do Project Manager and Site Manager handle?
    Both programs are applicable to all types of projects from all types of industries. Project Manager is most useful on projects where there is significant interactions between owners, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.

    Site Manager     is designed to handle both simple and complex projects with different budgets and participants. The prime emphasis is the tracking of installations and usage of resources against a plan.