Evaluating The Role Of Project Management On Technical And Behavioral Competence In The Success Of Road Construction Project

Abstract

The objective o to study the role of project management technical and behavioral competencies on project performance. The unique nature of the construction industry, coupled with challenges of global competitiveness, and changing regulatory requirements have created excessive demand for highly knowledgeable and competent project management. Project management is a philosophy and technique that allows users the maximum utilization of their potential with limited sources, together with the increase of profitability. Competency is capacities and attributes that project manager should possess to realize project aims and objectives. Effective project performance can be achieved with relating competency of an individual, requirement of the job and project environment. Findings indicate the role of project management technical and behavioral competencies is undeniable in the success of a project. Besides, technical competencies have a substantial effect on project performance. Projects meet their technical performance goals, efficiency of the project management effort, and projects meet their operational performance goals are perceived as successful projects. Since, both technological factor and ethical factors are the biggest challenge in Sodo Town construction industry, recommended that the sector must have ways to overcome these challenges and all concerned stakeholders work intensively on remedial measures.