AWWA ACE65218

This powerpoint presentation outlines information on managing Phoenix's CIP by answering these questions: what is WaterWorks; why do we need it; who developed it; how does it work; and, does it run itself? Results and conclusions include: increased communications; increased awareness of all projects; Project Managers are held accountable; project management controls in place; projects include cost, schedules, scope of work and justification; levels of approval for new project; levels of approval for ALL change requests; able to track fund transfers; cost savings are easily recognized; project status updated monthly; projects are reviewed independently; providing for succession planning; documentation of procedures; retaining project knowledge; training; development of future managers; performance goals were reached the first year; construction cost growth decreased 11% to 4%; project funds encumbered 96% WW and 100% W; cash flows of 81% WW and 90% W spent; Capital Improvement Program; contingency available through May 2007; minor changes to final budgets; and, budget development in one month. Includes tables, figures.