The guidance recommends the use of a project manager, a management team concept and the development of a management plan. It also suggests ways for the project manager to handle project activities by anticipating them in the management plan. The guidance deals with preparing for the final audit of the project, which is a test of how well the project has been managed. The term construction project in the EPA construction grants program extends from the planning of a facility through design, building and start-up. The guidance relates to the part of the process where the facility is actually built and the majority of project dollars are spent. The most effective construction project management system will only succeed if adequate planning and design have been done. The project will only be worth constructing if there is adequate preparation for operating the new facility. The guidance has been prepared for the municipal official responsible for the project and much of it can also serve as a reference for the project manager. It is intended to present highlights and leave the extensive detail on project management to the many other available texts on the subject.