The operations consultant provides manpower and systems scheduling, operating procedures and programing, maintenance directions, and generally acts as the manager's agent to establish cost and control systems. He also works with the consulting engineer during the design phase in the development of operating criteria. (Author)

A comparative analysis of the merits and demerits of four project management approaches: (1) In-house, (2) Design-Construct, (3) Conventional, and (4) Project and Construction Management. Provides a graphic display of project evolution. (EA)