Which group is responsible for keeping the project on schedule and within budget?

Which group is responsible for keeping the project on schedule and within budget?

• A. Project managers
• B. Foremen
• C. Superintendent
• D. Plumbers on the team

Answer: (D)

Keeping the project on schedule and within budget is the responsibility of the project managers. They develop the overall plan, monitor progress, track costs, and manage changes to keep the timeline and budget aligned with the project goals. They coordinate with superintendents and foremen to ensure field work follows the plan, but the ultimate accountability for schedule and budget rests with the project manager. The foreman supervises daily on-site activity, the superintendent oversees field operations and coordination among trades, and the plumbers perform their trade work; none of these roles carries the overall project-wide budget and schedule responsibility.

Keeping the project on schedule and within budget is the responsibility of the project managers. They develop the overall plan, monitor progress, track costs, and manage changes to keep the timeline and budget aligned with the project goals. They coordinate with superintendents and foremen to ensure field work follows the plan, but the ultimate accountability for schedule and budget rests with the project manager. The foreman supervises daily on-site activity, the superintendent oversees field operations and coordination among trades, and the plumbers perform their trade work; none of these roles carries the overall project-wide budget and schedule responsibility.