EVALUATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS IN OSOPADEC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study evaluated the project management process in Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) construction projects in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study identified the project management process adopted by OSOPADEC in carrying out their construction projects, and the challenges being encountered in respect to project management process while carrying out construction projects. It also examined the effects of project management process on OSOPADEC construction projects. This was with a view to determining the effect of the project management process on the construction projects. The study covered two local government in the Southern part of Ondo State: Ese-Odo and Ilaje respectively and it covered all projects executed by OSOPADEC in Ondo South Senatorial District. In making the findings of this research possible, ninety-three (93) copies of questionnaire were administered while the total number of usable responses received for the analysis was seventy-two (77.42%). The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that construction projects process are sequenced (4.96), terminal evaluation is carried out on construction projects (4.87) and construction projects are in line with intended objectives (5.00). Also revealed are the challenges being encountered by OSOPADEC in respect to project management process. However, the most highly ranked challenge is the non-available of software for project management process (5.00) and non-inclusion of project management professionals (4.96). The study concludes that project management process improves timely construction project delivery, quality of the project, work breakdown structure and cost breakdown structure. The study recommended that the existing project management process be revised and strengthened to further improve construction projects being carried out by OSOPADEC.