1. Project Management: York University Computer Science and Technology Dept Date: Nov 1, 2006 By: Steven Gallant, VP, Project Management Date: Nov 8, 2006 By: Shayne Smith CEO

2. Traits of Good Project Managers  Traits vs Skills – skills are something that can be developed through training  Strong PM Traits include:  Leader – not something that can be easily developed  Business Minded – understand financials, always make money, max profit  Good Communicator – written, verbal, good listener

3. PM Traits (cont’d)  Understanding of Risk  Driven – can be a type “A” when required  Plans well and is organized  Technically competent (proficient) – not technically focused  Client Focus – understand the client, see the true motives  Proactive

4. Strong PM vs Project Administrator Strong PMProject Administrator Manages the Proposal EffortLittle Involvement in Marketing Prepares the Fee BudgetGets Fee Budgets from Dept. Heads Participates in Fee NegotiationAccepts Whatever is Negotiated Participates in Team SelectionRelies on Dept. Heads for Staffing Gets Non-Performers RemovedBlames Dept. Heads for Poor Perform. Controls Technical DirectionDelegates Tech Matters to Dept. Heads Controls Budget and ScheduleMonitors Budget and Schedule Maintains Rapport with ClientReports Status to Client Directs Fee Collection EffortsLets Accounting Handle Collections Accountable for Success or FailureKeeps Records of Who Screwed Up (PSMJ)

5. The Complete PM

6. Project Management Career Path Experience is key to strong PM capability Don’t be in too much of a hurry to manage projects right away Should have at least 5 years of work experience Should act under a PM to gain experience; assistant PM or job manager

7. Career Paths

8. Career path for PMs in Engineering

9. The Consulting Business Consulting is the fastest growing export market in North America Employs over 72,000 Canadians, contributing in excess of $12B to our economy There are 100,000 consulting engineering firms in North America, most operating at the community level with less than 25 employees U.S. ranks 1 st and Canada ranks 4 th in the world in terms of revenues derived from export of engineering services

10. Wardrop is One of the 100 Largest Engineering Consulting Companies in North America

11. Wardrop is a Career Destination Top Employer recognition ranks Wardrop as unique amongst all Canadian engineering firms Our staff are highly engaged, and we are committed to developing them

12. Questions and Comments?