GERENCIAMENTO DE PROJETO COMO FERRAMENTA PARA O SUCESSO DO EMPREENDIMENTO PROJECT MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE ENTERPRISE: A CASE STUDY GESTIÓN DE PROYECTOS COMO HERRAMIENTA PARA EL ÉXITO DE LA EMPRESA

This article presents a case study of a project already running, in order to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses in project management suggesting possible improvements in accordance with best practices recommended by the PMI (Project Management Institute). The case study was conducted on an enterprise run by a provider of engineering services, specializing in metal building roof systems and sheds light. The project, done in the Midwest, has a total area of 18,523.40 square meters and its roof structure weighs 251.60 tons. The methodology applied research literature and documents. As a result of this study presents some percentage of deviation. The absence of a methodology in managing time and non-use of historical records has resulted in a deviation of 67% within manufacturing of metal structures. This delay has impacted the cost of installation and equipment which looked at 239%. Sending material fractionated the work to meet deadlines led to a deviation from 368% of the cost of shipping. It was concluded that for the success of the enterprise is evident the importance of a project plan developed with quality and application of project management tools to assist in conducting the project. It is hoped that the article can contribute to the development of knowledge in project management for organizations that accept the challenge of changes in its organizational structure and its management methods.