WorkBench. A simple and easy-to-use web app for project subject matter experts (SMEs), WorkBench makes data entry in BOEMax and MaxTeam a breeze.

WorkBench comes with built-in access controls allowing SMEs to only view their personal tasks. This way, they can direct all their attention to the work at hand.

If using BOEMax, SMEs can enter both cost estimate data and BOE narrative text. They can also populate the BOM for their work element with source data available in the master parts and assemblies list.

This makes the job of the proposal manager easier, as they now have all SME data in a central database and can proceed with pricing the cost estimate — no “data wrangling” required. If needed, they can also use the source data in BOEMax to produce proposal schedule data. This saves time and ensures traceability between schedule and cost data.

Both SMEs and control account managers can use WorkBench to enter the budget data at project startup. Throughout the execution phase, they can input estimate to complete and progress data as soon as work begins on a given work package – and MaxTeam automatically calculates the earned value for the reporting period. Variance analysis report (VAR) formats are provided in the CAM toolbox where the VAR writeup can be completed and routed for signature authorization. Progress entry and forecast data can also be routed for signature authorization, depending on what your process requires.

WorkBench offers a simple, easy, and organized way to route the right data to the right CAM or SME, adding efficiency and traceability to the process. Budget change requests can be modeled and routed via workflow, and when the budget change is made the work authorization document can be routed as well. The performance analysis process can be easily tailored to fit your process – WorkBench can easily align with the way your company does business.