Effectively Control Field Work

This chapter describes enhancements to an Environmental Restoration (ER)-proven model called the “three phases of control” for effectively controlling field work. The team approach described in this chapter is based on the Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS) 01 45 00.00 20, Quality Control, which has been used for several decades by the Department of Defense ER Components. Lack of communication and inadequate task supervision are major reasons many project teams struggle implementing processes to achieve consistent results. Project teams gain little value from a quality management standard and QC plan that are not task-oriented. Leaner project teams must implement a streamlined approach that engages the multiple team members. The Project quality check (QC) Manager and Project Manager designate a “Task Leader/QC/Safety Specialist” for each task on the project schedule. This includes high risk support tasks that involve safety, permits, and regulatory compliance. Each task, termed as a “Definable Feature of Work (DFW),” represents a three-phase inspection unit. Project managers can break tasks into smaller DFW control units if justified by task risk and complexity.