Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 73

A program manager is responsible for constructing a US$50 million building. Management suggests it will take three years to complete. The program manager can select a design-build option to optimize the construction schedule to 1.5 years. However, heavy demand for steel is causing price increases and delivery delays. If this trend continues, it could take as long as 4.5 years to complete construction. You learn that a new technology can yield a definitive delivery schedule of 1.25 years.
What is the expected time of delivery?

Answer options

• A. 1.25 years
• B. 1.50 years
• C. 1.75 years
• D. 1.00 years

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The expected time of delivery is 1.5 years, which is the design-build option that optimizes the schedule. The new technology offers a faster delivery of 1.25 years, but the project manager will likely choose the more realistic timeframe of 1.5 years given potential risks and price increases. The other options either underestimate or overestimate the time needed based on the information provided.