1.12. Project Manager

1.12. Project Manager

 

Ken: I know how busy youare, so thanks for coming. I won’t waste any time. We need a project manager toplan and execute (/'ɛksɪkjut/, 执行)our project.

 

David: Yes, I heard aboutyour response to Beijing’s request for a proposal.

 

K: Beijing has horrible traffic.A synchronized traffic light system would ease that. Other major cities havealready had one, so why not our capital?

 

D: But it was yoursuggestion of a parallel instead of serial synchronization that won the bid.Your logic was simple and sound.

 

K: You may select your teamfrom available engineers, and hire up to five new programmers.

 

D: Have you yet discussedthe timeline with the customer?

 

K: Nothing specific, exceptthat hiring you is our top priority. As soon as you’re in place, the timelinehas been set up.

 

D: Will I be able to hire aproject coordinator?

 

K: We have three highlyexperienced coordinators on staff, and one is just finishing with the Shanghaiproject.

 

D: I would like the rightto bring in someone I’ve worked with before in Xiamen, in case your persondoesn’t suit my style.

 

K: If you’re that firm onit, we can write a codicil (/'kɑdəsl/, 附加条件) to the contract.

 

D: That’s fair. Now, whomdo I discuss pay and benefits with, the Human Resources Manager?

 

K: She has the paperworkall ready for you, according to your email last week. I think you’ll findeverything meet your satisfaction.