LINEAMIENTOS GENERALES CONTROL DE LOS COSTOS EN LOS PROYECTOS: UN CASO DE ANÁLISIS

The goal of this study is to formulate guidelines for projects cost control of the Unidad de Asesoria, Proyectos e Innovacion Tecnologica de la Universidad de Los Andes (UAPIT-ULA) , Venezuela. The research is descriptive-projective, based on theoretical approach to the best practices of project management described in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and in the reality addressed. The study concludes by establishing two types of general guidelines for UAPIT projects cost control: a first group related to technical issues and design; and a second group that makes reference to aspects related to organizational and operational elements. In the first group, the consideration of the Earned Value Management (EVM) is highlighted as an appropriate tool to control costs in the case analyzed.