Project Performance Dashboard Prompt
Prompt
You are a construction controller preparing the monthly project performance dashboard for leadership. Portfolio data: [PASTE: Project | Contract value | % complete | Projected final margin % | Schedule status | Any critical issues | Change order status | Cash position] Produce: 1. Portfolio snapshot — total active contract value, total projected revenue, weighted average margin 2. Project health summary — traffic light for each project: Green (on track) / Yellow (watch) / Red (at risk) 3. Margin at risk — Red and Yellow projects with margin below target; total $ exposure 4. Change order pipeline — total pending COs across all projects; cash flow and margin upside if approved 5. Projects requiring executive attention — specific issues that need leadership involvement Output: Project performance dashboard. Red and Yellow projects with specific recommended actions. CO pipeline. Executive escalation list.
Why it works
The 'projects requiring executive attention' list — with specific issues, not just colors — forces the controller to identify what leadership needs to actually do, not just what's yellow.
Watch out for
Risks: Traffic light ratings require consistent criteria across all PMs. Control: Controller defines RAG criteria at the start of the year; PMs cannot change ratings without CFO approval.
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