The concept of project management has been around from time immemorial, ever since the time humans fist worked together to build a shelter or cultivate a crop. The pyramids in Egypt stand today because of sound project management principles. A major trend favoring project management is the ability of its approach to adapt to change, In our ever changing economy, flexibility is needed when it comes to adapting to a different environment. Innovation is rampant and doing things the same way is a recipe for corporate extinction. In the phases of change, a company will require a structured approach to planning and controlling projects, Hence project management. PROJECT MANAGER: The project manager plays a vital function in the entire project, he is the one who is responsible for the successful execution of the project and that can only occur if he takes the lead in getting all parties to participate fully in the projects. The project manager serves as a bridge between the senior management, the clients and the project team. The project manager is responsible for coordinating and integrating activities across multiple lines. In order for the project manager to effectively carry out his roles, it is necessary that he has the following skills and competencies Interpersonal skills Patience Ability to assemble people Ability to manage conflicts Motivational abilities Negotiation skills Personal drive Flexibility Technical skills Resourcefulness PROJECT LIFE CYCLE This is a framework for dividing the project up into more manageable phases/chunks. The project lifecycle can be broken down into four phases to include; Concept/initiation phase Design /development phase Implementation phase Commissioning phase These phases are interrelated and are dependent on each other. CONCEPT/INITIATION PHASE: This phase starts the project by establishing