Project Delivery
Process and Phases
The Project Delivery Process
is how the New Jersey Department
of Transportation (NJDOT)
evaluates, plans, designs
and constructs capital projects.
This process provides consistency
and is how NJDOT works to
ensure a quality product
is created on time and at
the lowest possible cost.
This standard process serves
as a foundation for all of
NJDOT’s
service areas and guidance
to project management staff.
The Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) requires use of a
formal project delivery process
to obtain approval and access
to Federal funding. The NJDOT’s
Project Delivery Process
aligns with FHWA’s
regulations. It controls
and simplifies the process
by which Federal approval
and funding is obtained.
The Project Delivery Process
consists of the Problem
Screening Phase, Concept
Development Phase, Preliminary
Engineering Phase, Final
Design Phase and Construction
Phase. The Project
Delivery Process Project
Customization Guideline (pdf
377k) provides information
on how to customize the method
to use on individual projects,
including Limited Scope projects
(pavement resurfacing and
bridge deck/superstructure
replacement projects that
meet certain FHWA approved
criteria).
NJDOT’s Project Delivery Process begins with an evaluation of potential transportation problems in the Problem Screening Phase. During evaluation, NJDOT researches the problem statement to have a clear understanding of the problem and its impact. It determines how important that problem is relative to other transportation problems. These problems are then ranked by priority and importance. A primary goal of NJDOT is to make the best use of limited resources by investing in solutions that provide the greatest benefits to the transportation system on which New Jersey residents, businesses and visitors rely. Other considerations in the selection of potential projects include the type of work required and the geographical location. Taking into consideration the priority, type and location, NJDOT makes the best decision for the state and its taxpayers.
Project planning occurs during the Concept Development Phase. During this phase, NJDOT considers the problems associated with the project and looks at alternative solutions. An alternative is selected based on environmental impacts, constructability, cost effectiveness, how effectively the alternative addresses the project need, and if the project can be constructed in a timely manner. This
selected alternative becomes the
Preliminary Preferred Alternative
(PPA). The Project Delivery Process
ensures that the PPA addresses
the original project need, has
the lowest negative impact to the
environment and the transportation
system, and can be delivered in
a timely manner and a reasonable
cost.
Once NJDOT approves the PPA, it is further developed using industry standards and practices. During the Preliminary Engineering phase, NJDOT conducts an environmental analysis of the PPA and initiates project design work in support of the environmental document. Key products of the Preliminary Engineering Phase include the Project Management Plan, Preliminary Engineering Report, Design Exception Report (if necessary) and the Approved Environmental Document.
During the Final Design Phase,
a set of detailed construction
plans and specifications
are developed for construction
of the project. NJDOT’s primary
goal is to ensure that a
quality design is developed
so that a quality product
can be built. In this phase,
NJDOT also will secure the necessary
permits to begin construction.
The Project Delivery Process
helps ensure all design decisions
involve the right Subject Matter
Experts, the design will be constructible,
the end result will address
the original project need, and
that there will be few changes
required during the Construction
Phase.
In the Construction Phase, the NJDOT focuses on minimizing impacts to the existing infrastructure and the traveling public. Utilizing various engineering disciplines, NJDOT also ensures that the contractor is building the project according to the design plans and specifications. The Project Delivery Process helps ensure that all work adheres to state and federal regulations.
The NJDOT uses the Project Delivery Process to guide work on transportation projects from the identification of a problem through final construction. The Project Delivery Process at NJDOT is constantly evaluated and improved based on lessons learned and best practices from other related industries.
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Phase Summaries
Guidance
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