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Where We Are Now

Estimating Projects Estimating Types of Estimates The process of forecasting or approximating the time and cost of completing project deliverables. The task of balancing expectations of stakeholders and need for control while the project is implemented. Types of Estimates Top-down (macro) estimates: analogy, group consensus, or mathematical relationships Bottom-up (micro) estimates: estimates of elements of the work breakdown structure

Why Estimating Time and Cost Are Important To support good decisions. To schedule work. To determine how long the project should take and its cost. To determine whether the project is worth doing. To develop cash flow needs. To determine how well the project is progressing. To develop time-phased budgets and establish the project baseline. EXHIBIT 5.1

Factors Influencing the Quality of Estimates Planning Horizon Other (Nonproject) Factors Project Duration Quality of Estimates Organization Culture People Padding Estimates Project Structure and Organization

Estimating Guidelines for Times, Costs, and Resources Have people familiar with the tasks make the estimate. Use several people to make estimates. Base estimates on normal conditions, efficient methods, and a normal level of resources. Use consistent time units in estimating task times. Treat each task as independent, don’t aggregate. Don’t make allowances for contingencies. Adding a risk assessment helps avoid surprises to stakeholders.

Top-Down versus Bottom-Up Estimating Top-Down Estimates Are usually are derived from someone who uses experience and/or information to determine the project duration and total cost. Are made by top managers who have little knowledge of the processes used to complete the project. Bottom-Up Approach Can serve as a check on cost elements in the WBS by rolling up the work packages and associated cost accounts to major deliverables at the work package level.

Top-Down versus Bottom-Up Estimating Conditions for Preferring Top-Down or Bottom-up Time and Cost Estimates Condition Macro Estimates Micro Estimates Strategic decision making X Cost and time important X High uncertainty X Internal, small project X Fixed-price contract X Customer wants details X Unstable scope X TABLE 5.1

Estimating Projects: Preferred Approach Make rough top-down estimates. Develop the WBS/OBS. Make bottom-up estimates. Develop schedules and budgets. Reconcile differences between top-down and bottom-up estimates

Top-Down Approaches for Estimating Project Times and Costs Consensus methods Ratio methods Apportion method Function point methods for software and system projects Learning curves Project Estimate Times Costs

Bottom-Up Approaches for Estimating Project Times and Costs Template methods Parametric procedures applied to specific tasks Range estimates for the WBS work packages Phase estimating: A hybrid

Level of Detail Level of detail is different for different levels of management. Level of detail in the WBS varies with the complexity of the project. Excessive detail is costly. Fosters a focus on departmental outcomes Creates unproductive paperwork Insufficient detail is costly. Lack of focus on goals Wasted effort on nonessential activities

Types of Costs Direct Costs Direct (Project) Overhead Costs Costs that are clearly chargeable to a specific work package. Labor, materials, equipment, and other Direct (Project) Overhead Costs Costs incurred that are directly tied to an identifiable project deliverable or work package. Salary, rents, supplies, specialized machinery General and Administrative Overhead Costs Organization costs indirectly linked to a specific package that are apportioned to the project

Refining Estimates Reasons for Adjusting Estimates Adjusting Estimates Interaction costs are hidden in estimates. Normal conditions do not apply. Things go wrong on projects. Changes in project scope and plans. Adjusting Estimates Time and cost estimates of specific activities are adjusted as the risks, resources, and situation particulars become more clearly defined.

Key Terms Apportionment methods Overhead costs Bottom-up estimates Contingency funds Delphi method Direct costs Function points Learning curves Overhead costs Padding estimates Phase estimating Range estimating Ratio methods Template method Time and cost databases