Project Charter

Project Charter

CPMGT/300-Project Management

2 December 2015

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Project Charter

      This document provides a project charter for the Hidden Haven community for the

renovation and replacement of the existing security fence and the lighting system. The main

objective is to replace the existing fence with a more secure and reliable fence surrounding the

residential area. The main concern of our community is to ensure the fence around the perimeter

of the community prevents unauthorized intrusion. The charter describes in detail the objectives

and background and provides the strategy of the complete project and the responsibilities of the

sponsor, project manager, stakeholders, homeowners association committee and the project team

members. Also, establish safety and controls measures needed to meet community satisfaction.

      Project management “is the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of project

resources for a relatively short-term objective that has been established to complete specific

goals and objectives. Furthermore, project management utilizes the systems approach to

management by having the functional personnel (the vertical hierarchy) assigned to a specific

project (the horizontal hierarchy)” (Project Management Institute, Inc, 2013. P. 4).    

      The execution phase will start from January 2016 to March 2016. The total cost of the

Project is $55, 000.00 based on the best proposal submitted by a local Contractors.

Project Background

      Recently, we have experienced a high degree of criminal activity around our community

that has created the need for more security in our area. Some of our residences have been victims

of break-in and vandalism to their homes, vehicles, and personal property. As result, an

emergency meeting was held by the Homeowners Association (HOA) committee on 20

September 2015 allocating funds amounting to $55,000.00 for the Hidden Haven security

fence and lighting system project.

Scope of Activities

      The Work breakdown structure (WBS) for the Hidden Haven project contains three phases

with a duration of three months. At the completion of the final plan, all activities will be included

in three phases. The WBS will allow the PM to get an overall picture of all activities and the

overall flow of activities within the project. The project consist of the following phases:

• Phase 1: Concept. In this phase, the sponsor stakeholders evaluate the feasibility of the

overall project concept. Key actions include the HOA approval of the preliminary project

and the first exploratory agreement.

• Phase 2: Planning. The development of the master plan, regulations and strategies

required in managing all aspect of the project. Management team create the project plan

and financial plan, business plan, preconstruction blueprints, studies, and requesting

construction permits from the County.