Preliminary Project Charter

Preliminary Project Charter Worksheet

Instructions: Complete this project charter worksheet according to the instructions in section 4.1 of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.

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1. Project title: Renovation of ABC College Football Stadium by XYZ Construction Ltd

2. High-level project scope (less than 50 words)

The project entails the addition of about 21000 seats to the target college stadium including several luxury skyboxes all completed within 270 days beginning the off-peak season in 2014 and be ready by the start of the 2015 season. Any project delays would cost the constructor US$10,000 per day.

3. Problem to be solved or opportunity to be realized by this project (less than 25 words)

The renovations allow the college gain additional seats for her fans including luxury lounges that would allow her to invite dignitaries to important matches.

4. Project purpose or justification including specific measurable business impacts or results (less than 50 words)

The current football stadium for ABC college is obsolete with regards to the modern day requirements. Moreover, the seating capacity fails to be inclusive of the demands of the fans who wish to see their teams in action. In addition to that, absence of luxury lounges denies the college key revenue.

5. Measurable project objectives and related success criteria including metrics (Provide three to four objectives with metrics)

(a) Install a new state-of-the-art playing pitch;

(b) Increase the sitting capacity by 21,000 seats;

(c) Install several luxury skyboxes and;

(d) Upgrade walkways, stairwells, and elevators.

6. High-level requirements (less than 100 words)

Due to the financial constraints of the college, the college is unable to relocate to a new stadium and thus is compelled to renovate their current stadium in such a manner that befits a modern day football stadium. The project demands that 21,000 seats are added, several...