The Impact of Severe Weather on Construction Projects: Project Manager's First Priority

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The project manager's first priority would be to consider changing the timeline for the project in response to the severe weather that has impacted the project.

Explanation: Severe weather is an external factor that can affect project timelines, especially in construction projects where outdoor work is involved. The project manager's primary responsibility is to keep the project on track and ensure that it is completed within the given time frame. When unexpected events occur that delay work on the project, the project manager needs to reevaluate the timeline and adjust it accordingly to account for the delay.

In this scenario, the severe weather has delayed scheduled work for five days. Therefore, the project manager would need to consider adjusting the project timeline to account for the delay caused by the severe weather. The project manager may need to reassess the project schedule, revise the work breakdown structure, and adjust project milestones to accommodate the delay.

The other options listed in the answer choices are not the project manager's first priority in this scenario. A requirements change or a funding change would not be necessary in response to a weather delay. However, the project manager may need to adjust the project budget if the delay leads to additional expenses. A risk event may be a factor in the delay caused by the severe weather, but it would not be the first consideration for the project manager. The project manager's first priority would be to adjust the project timeline to account for the delay.