Project Management Coordination Optimization Within the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources

Author

Eli Hampton, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
Luis Sanchez, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
Fromessa Isse, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
Rushang Patel, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
Osmani Albernas, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow

Date of Submission

Spring 4-28-2025

Project Type

Senior Design

Major

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Department

Engineering

Committee Chair/First Advisor

Dr. Adeel Khalid

Abstract

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (GCDWR) manages approximately 200 construction projects simultaneously, incurring significant annual engineering support costs—$6.6 million in 2023 alone. GCDWR has engaged our team to determine whether current contractor spending yields sufficient value. Using one year of invoice data provided by GCDWR, our project aims to:

• Evaluate and validate contractor invoices for consistency with original proposals

• Establish data-driven benchmarks to assess and predict appropriate engineering costs based on project characteristics

• Develop a system that streamlines invoice tracking and discrepancy detection

• Reduce overall engineering support spending for future projects