as the Basis for Database Automation
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By Wiharsa Pragitatama
Jakarta, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
This paper aims to improve the management of jetty/pier construction projects at Pertamina Patra Niaga by addressing persistent issues of project cost and schedule overruns. The key research questions focus on identifying the most effective format for bidding templates and determining the necessary information to ensure accurate bids that reflect site-specific conditions. The research employs a comparative approach, benchmarking the company’s current practices against the U.S. National Park Service’s Class A Cost Estimate Template. The methodology involves evaluating the existing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the bidding process to propose a more standardized and efficient framework. The study concludes that adopting a standardized bidding template aligned with a detailed WBS can significantly enhance project management, reduce cost overruns, improve resource allocation, and streamline communication between contractors and project control. This is expected to serve as a foundation for database automation to improve front-end loading. These findings underscore the need for systematic performance monitoring and the introduction of KPIs to ensure successful implementation.
Keywords: Bidding Template, National Park Services, AACE, Cost Estimation, WBS Structures, Jetty/ Pier Project, OmniClass Table, Coding Structures, Database Automation, Project Management
INTRODUCTION
- Importance of Jetty/ Pier for Indonesia
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 270 million[1]. Given its vast population, oil and gas continue to be the predominant energy sources across different sectors, with consumption totaling 477.82 million BOE in 2022[2]. Data on oil final consumption by product in Indonesia from 2000 to 2021 indicates a consistent annual increase in energy consumption[3].
Figure 1 Oil final consumption by product in Indonesia from 2000 to 2021[4]
In addition, Indonesia is one of the world’s largest archipelago countries, with approximately 13.558 islands[5] and two-thirds of its area is made up of water[6]. As a result, jetties/ piers are crucial in the oil products supply and distribution chain, with continuous maintenance and the construction of new jetty/pier facilities designed to improve supply reliability across Indonesia. As mentioned above, the rising demand for energy, particularly in oil and gas, significantly impacts investment decisions for jetty/piers development, focusing on increasing supply capacity and extending coverage.
As Indonesia’s largest national oil and gas company, Pertamina Patra Niaga plays a crucial role in distributing oil and products across the country. The reliability of jetty facilities in transporting oil products is crucial to ensuring that Pertamina’s operations run smoothly. Most jetty/pier types built by the company are Dolphin Jetties. A Dolphin Jetty is characterized by its use of dolphins—cylindrical or pile-like structures made from concrete, steel, or other materials. These dolphins are integral to maritime engineering, guiding ships or boats safely into docking areas. Typically, a Dolphin Jetty features a series of these structures arranged strategically to assist with vessel navigation and mooring. The specific design and layout of Dolphin Jetties are tailored to the needs of the terminal where they are used.
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Editor’s note: This paper was originally prepared during a 6-month long Graduate-Level Competency Development/Capacity Building Program developed by PT Mitrata Citragraha and led by Dr. Paul D. Giammalvo to prepare candidates for AACE CCP or other Certifications. https://build-project-management-competency.com/our-faqs/
How to cite this paper: Pragitatama, W. (2024). Building Standardized Bidding Template for Jetty/ Pier Project as the Basis for Database Automation; PM World Journal, Vol. XIII, Issue XI, November. Available online at https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pmwj146-OctNov2024-Pragitatama-standardized-bidding-documents-for-jetty-pier-project.pdf
About the Author
Wiharsa Pragitatama
Jakarta, Indonesia
Wiharsa Pragitatama is an engineer with more than nine years of professional experience in the oil and gas sector. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). Currently, he works as an engineer at Indonesia’s national oil company. He has been involved in several projects in the oil and gas sector, such as fuel terminals, pipelines, storage tanks, piers/jetties, electrical and instrumentation, and other downstream projects across Indonesia. He is attending a distance learning mentoring course, under the tutelage of Dr. Paul D. Giammalvo, CDT, CCE, MScPM, MRICS, GPM-m, Senior Technical Advisor at PT Mitrata Citragraha, to attain Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification from AACE International.
Wiharsa lives in Jakarta, Indonesia, and can be contacted at wiharsapragitatama@gmail.com.
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