Selection of construction project managers by applying COPRAS-G method

Abstract

There is a number of attributes and associated sub-factors influencing the matching of managers to construction projects. Attributes and sub-attributes were identified based on a thorough review of the related literature and interviews of management personnel involved in the selection of project managers. Project managers' characteristics are considered to be less important for effective project management. The model is based on multi-attribute evaluation of project managers. The evaluation embraces the identified attributes influencing the process of construction project manager selection. This paper considers the application of grey relations methodology for defining the utility of alternatives, and a multiple criteria method of COmplex PRoportional ASsessment of alternatives with Grey relations (COPRAS-G) is offered. In this model, the parameters of the alternatives are determined by the grey relational grade and expressed in intervals. A case study presents the selection of construction project manager. The results obtained show that this method may be used as an effective decision aid in multi-attribute selection.