Project Management

Chapter from the Field Operations Handbook.

FIELD PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Daily Coordination

Daily Management Cycle:

MORNING (before work starts):
• Review overnight shift log — any issues, alarms, incidents?
• Check weather — wind, rain, extreme heat/cold affecting work?
• Confirm day's planned activities with client operations and maintenance
• Verify permits are in place for planned work
• Brief your team on the day's priorities and safety focus

DURING THE DAY:
• Be in the field — minimum 50% of your time should be out in the unit
• Monitor critical activities personally (vessel entries, critical lifts, pressure tests)
• Document everything: photos, measurements, observations, conversations
• Address issues immediately — don't let them accumulate

EVENING:
• Update shift log / daily report
• Communicate next day's plan to night shift (if applicable)
• Flag any issues requiring management attention
• Update schedule if milestones were completed or slipped

The Field Engineer's Most Important Tool: Presence
• Problems are solved in the field, not in the office
• You see issues developing before they become crises
• Your presence demonstrates accountability and builds trust

Contractor Oversight

Key Principles:
• Clear scope of work — ambiguity causes disputes and rework
• Quality expectations documented upfront (weld acceptance criteria, cleanliness standards)
• Daily safety walks with contractor supervision
• Track progress against schedule — don't wait for weekly updates
• Document ALL scope changes in writing before authorizing work
• Progress photos: before, during, after for critical activities
• Daily head count and craft tracking (are you getting the labor you're paying for?)

Source: Field_Operations_Handbook_v1.xlsx · sheet “Project Management”

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