The Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy funds more research and research facilities in physical science than any other agency of the U.S. Government. Based in large part on the assessment by a National Research Council committee in 1998-99, DOE’s corporate approach to project management underwent significant reform. A concerted effort has been made to adopt the best industry practices for program and project management and for systems engineering.
This page offers links to highlights of project management resource material provided by the Office of Engineering and Construction Management that is responsible for DOE’s project management systems, for corporate processes and oversight for DOE’s projects, for integrating sound fiscal acquisition and business practices into DOE’s management of projects, and for supporting DOE's project directors.
Policies, Directives, Procedures and Tutorials:
Mission Need Standard Operating Procedures
Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets: Policy 413.1, Order 413.3, Manual 413.3-1
Project Review & Validation - External Independent Review Procedures
Earned Value Management Tutorials and References
Legislative Information Pertaining to Projects:
DOE Assessment of the Feasibility and Desirability of Utilizing Project Management Oversight Services for DOE Construction Projects (December 27, 2000)
Energy & Water Development Appropriations for DOE Projects
National Research Council Committee on Oversight and Assessment of U.S. DOE Project Management:
Progress in Improving Project Management at the DOE: 2002 Assessment
NRC Letter to Secretary Designate Spencer Abraham, January 17, 2001
Improving Project Management at the DOE, 1999 (Phase-II Report)
Assessing the Need for Independent Project Reviews in the DOE, 1998 (Phase-I Report)
Please contact Ted Lavine, if you have questions.
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