Project Kick-Off Meeting Checklist
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Pre-Meeting Preparation
Tasks to be completed before the meeting to ensure a productive start.
Review Project Proposal & Contract
Gather Relevant Project Documents (Drawings, Specifications, Permits)
Confirm Attendance Count (For Room/Platform Capacity)
Confirm Date and Time of Meeting
Choose Meeting Platform (In-Person, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
Prepare Preliminary Agenda
Identify Key Stakeholders (Client, Architect, Engineer, Subcontractors)
Meeting Logistics
Ensuring the meeting environment and technology are set up correctly.
Meeting Location (Physical or Virtual)
Meeting Start Time
Number of Attendees Confirmed
Meeting Platform (if virtual)
Audio/Video Test Completed (if virtual)
Meeting Agenda (Uploaded)
Introductions & Roles
Ensuring all attendees are introduced and their roles are clearly defined.
Meeting Facilitator Name
Project Manager Name
Client Representative Name
Architect Name
General Contractor Name
Brief Introduction from Each Attendee (Role & Experience)
Confirm Roles Aligned with Project Organization Chart
Project Overview & Goals
Reviewing the project scope, objectives, and key success factors.
Project Description & Background
Project Goals - What are we trying to achieve?
Overall Project Budget (Estimated)
Key Project Objectives (SMART Goals)
Project Delivery Method (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk)
Scope Inclusions (Brief Summary)
Scope Exclusions (What's NOT included?)
Communication & Reporting
Establishing communication protocols, reporting frequencies, and escalation paths.
Preferred Communication Method (Primary)
Preferred Communication Method (Urgent Issues)
Reporting Frequency (e.g., daily, weekly)
First Progress Report Due Date
Escalation Path for Issues
Project Management Software
Contact Person for Reporting Inquiries
Schedule & Milestones
Reviewing the project schedule, key milestones, and potential constraints.
Review Project Start Date
Confirm Project Duration (in days/weeks)
Confirm Key Milestone 1 Target Date
Confirm Key Milestone 2 Target Date
Discuss Potential Schedule Constraints (e.g., weather, material lead times)
Schedule Review Frequency (Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly)
Estimate Float/Buffer Time for Potential Delays (in days)
Review Critical Path Schedule (if available)
Risk & Issues Management
Identifying potential risks and establishing a process for issue resolution.
Preliminary Risk Assessment Summary
Identified High-Level Risks (Select all that apply)
Estimated Probability (1-10) for Top Risk (e.g., Permitting Delays)
Estimated Impact (1-10) for Top Risk (e.g., Permitting Delays)
Brief Mitigation Strategies Discussion for Top Risks
Risk Escalation Path (Primary Contact)
Date of Next Risk Review Meeting
Next Steps & Action Items
Defining immediate next steps and assigning responsibilities.
Identify and Assign Meeting Minutes Recorder
Brief Summary of Key Decisions Made
Immediate Follow-Up Items (Select all that apply)
Assigned To (Follow-up Item 1)
Due Date (Follow-up Item 1)
Assigned To (Follow-up Item 2)
Due Date (Follow-up Item 2)
Post-Meeting Follow-Up
Actions required after the meeting to ensure progress and accountability.
Meeting Minutes Distribution Date
Summary of Key Decisions & Action Items (Record for future reference)
Distribution List Confirmation (Confirm who received the minutes)
Number of attendees who confirmed receipt of the meeting minutes
Notes on any outstanding questions or issues requiring further clarification
Upload of meeting recording (if applicable)
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