SPMG Documentation SPMG Strategic Plan Update Updates to the 2006 SPMG Strategic Plan for delivery to the legislature in June 2008 PMRS Accomplishments 2008 Provides a description of the accomplishments acheived by WSDOT to complete the PMRS project in calendar year 2008. PMRS Project Folio - June 2008 Provides project status and plans for deployment PMRS Vision, Goals and Objectives Outlines the vision, goals and business objectives of the PMRS system PMRS Update for Fall 2008 Provides status of the PMRS project delivery as of September 2008 SPMG Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) (pdf 2.9 kb) Answers to frequently asked questions about the SPMG SPMG Strategic Plan (pdf 2.7mb) SPMG's Strategic Plan for delivery of WSDOT's capital construction program. SPMG Phase 1 Supplemental Report (pdf 243 kb) Recommended Capital Budgeting and Reporting Options SPMG Workforce  Analysis (pdf 574kb) An assessment of WSDOT's workforce readiness to delivery the capital construction program.  Business Process Flow Charts (pdf 185kb) Process flow charts for project management business processes that have been re-engineered via the SPMG project.

WSDOT is making changes to the management of its capital construction projects. Over a period of 16 years, $15 billion will be spent on new and existing projects to address some of the state's highest priority transportation needs.

This amount, more than double previous construction spending, allows the agency to deliver large, high priority projects that have been on-hold due to a lack of funding.

WSDOT recognizes that a program of this size requires increased workforce, improved processes and systems, and the flexibility to address changing project needs. Moreover, the increase in funding, which is the result of the 2003 and 2005 Transportation Funding Packages, comes with an increase in external oversight and review, including legislation that required the development of a strategic plan for delivery of the program that was completed in June 2006 and updated in September 2007.

SPMG Planning and Implementation

To assist in development of the strategic plan, WSDOT retained the Statewide Program Management Group (SPMG). The SPMG is a consortium of high-profile consulting firms, whose staff are recognized leaders in the implementation of best management practices to support delivery of programs of this size.

The strategic planning objectives for SPMG are to:

• Identify actions that promote successful delivery of projects
• Report on projects and programs

Phase 1: The Strategic Plan

Timeline: December 2005 - June 2006
SPMG created a Strategic Plan (pdf 2.7mb) on June 30, 2006. The strategic plan includes:

• Recommendations for a flexible management approach
• Recommendations to ensure that adequate, skilled workforce is available to ensure delivery, and
• Recommendations on project management processes, control and reporting

Phase 2: Implementation

Timeline: July 2006 - December 2010
SPMG works as a consulting body through the first five years of the implementation process.

Results

As a result of the assistance of SPMG, WSDOT will be better equipped to deliver projects. Management of the construction program will happen with greater efficiency and accountability. SPMG will be making improvements to:

• Program management
• Program delivery
• Strategic delivery
• Project management and training
• Program and project monitoring
• Forecasting and reporting

Contact Information

Rose This
SPMG Coordinator
thisr@wsdot.wa.gov

360-705-7665
1-888-705-7665

PO Box 47325
Olympia, WA 98504