These directives contains project management-related orders and guides that allow federal project directors and project teams to comply with applicable laws and regulations while putting in place most effective project management practices that increase probability of project success.

Please see the Project Management Lexicon of Terms for a DOE-recognized list of project management terms and acronyms.

NumberTitleDescriptionLast Updated
DOE O 413.3B (Chg 7) (LtdChg)Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital AssetsThe Order provides DOE and NNSA with program and project management direction for the acquisition of capital assets with the goal of delivering projects within the original performance baseline (PB), cost and schedule, and fully capable of meeting mission performance, safeguards and security, and environmental, safety, and health requirements unless impacted by a directed change. Implements OMB Circulars A-11, A-123 and A-131. Supersedes Chg 5 (MinChg), dated 4-12-2018.6/21/2023
DOE G 413.3-1Managing Design and Construction Using Systems EngineeringThis Guide provides the Department of Energy's federal project directors with the methodologies and tools needed to plan, implement and complete assigned projects using a Systems Engineering approach in accordance with the requirements of DOE O 413.3A.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-2Quality Assurance Guide for Project ManagementThis Guide provides acceptable approaches for implementing the Quality Assurance requirements and criteria of DOE O 413.3A related to the development and implementation of a Quality Assurance Program for the project.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-3ASafeguards and Security for Program and Project ManagementThe Guide provides a methodology for implementing the safeguards and security requirements of DOE O 413.3B.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-4ATechnology Readiness AssessmentThe Guide assists individuals and teams involved in conducting Technology Readiness Assessments (TRAs) and developing Technology Maturation Plans (TMPs) for the DOE capital asset projects subject to DOE O 413.3B.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-5APerformance BaselineThis Guide identifies key PB elements, development processes, and practices; describes the context in which DOE PB development occurs; and suggests ways of addressing the critical elements in PB development.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-6BHigh Performance Sustainable BuildingThis Guide provides approaches for implementing the High Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) requirements of DOE Order 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets.4/5/2020
DOE G 413.3-7A Chg2Risk Management GuideThe purpose of this guide is to describe effective risk management processes. The continuous and iterative process includes updating project risk documents and the risk management plan and emphasizes implementation communication of the risks and actions taken. 11/22/2021
DOE G 413.3-9AProject Review Guide for Capital Asset ProjectsThis Guide is a tool for federal project directors (FPDs), integrated project teams and federal program managers in planning and executing project reviews outlined in DOE O 413.3B. It addresses the reviews that are conducted from outside the project team during the lifecycle of a project based on the critical decision (CD) milestones, complexity, and duration of a project.

9/14/2018

DOE G 413.3-10BIntegrated Project Management Using the Earned Value Management SystemThis guide provides information for improving the integration of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) with project management planning, execution, and control processes. It also reviews U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) interpretation, application, and implementation of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) industry standard, EIA-748, for EVMS compliance.4/20/2022
DOE G 413.3-12AFront-End Planning and Project Definition Rating Index for Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Constructions ProjectsThis Guide assists individuals and teams involved in conducting assessments of project definition (i.e., how well front-end planning has been conducted to define project scope) using a numerical project management tool developed by the Construction Industry Institute (CII), tailored for DOE use. Called the Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI), the PDRI is a simple but powerful tool that facilitates the measurement of the degree of scope definition for completeness for traditional construction projects, both nuclear and non-nuclear.9/27/2023
DOE G 413.3-13Acquisition Strategy for Capital Asset ProjectsThis Guide serves as a tool for federal project directors (FPDs) and the Integrated Project Team (IPT) for developing a project acquisition strategy document. The DOE O 413.3A requires the development and approval of the acquisition strategy for projects with total project cost (TPC) of $20M or greater, as part of the Critical Decision-1 (CD-1).10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-15AProject Execution PlansThe scope of this guide includes basic aspects of the development and maintenance of the plan for projects of any size and complexity for the benefit of the federal project director, who is approved by the acquisition executive, and incorporates contractor input as appropriate. Integrated project teams, program managers (if applicable), program offices, acquisition executives, and contractor project managers can also benefit from the suggestions in this guide.9/14/2018
DOE G 413.3-16AProject Transition/Closeout (CD-4)The guide provides nonmandatory approaches for implementing the requirements of DOE O 413.3B.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-17Mission Need StatementThe guide supports DOE O 413.3A, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets, dated 7-28-06, by providing suggested content, definitions, and examples for writing a clear statement to support an acquisition executive's decision to initiate exploration of options to fulfill a capability gap, which may include a capital asset acquisition.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-18AIntegrated Project Team Guide for Formation and ImplementationThe guide provides detailed guidance of the preferred processes to form and implement an Integrated Project Team (IPT) in support of proper project execution as prescribed in DOE O 413.3B.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-19, Chg 2Staffing Guide for Project ManagementThis Guide provides an approach to determining the appropriate level and type of federal personnel needed to effectively plan, direct, and oversee project execution.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-20Change Control ManagementThe Guide provides a suggested approach and uniform guidance for managing project and contract changes through applying the requirements of DOE O 413.3B.10/22/2015
DOE G 413.3-21ACost Estimating Guide (less rolling in sections from and cancelling DOE G 430.1-1)This Guide provides uniform guidance and best practices that describe the methods and procedures that could be used in all programs and projects at DOE for preparing cost estimates.

6/6/2018

DOE G 413.3-22Analysis of Alternatives GuideThis Guide assists individuals and teams in conducting Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for capital asset projects and programs consistent with published Government Accountability Office (GAO) best practices. The suggested DOE tailored process uses a systems engineering methodology that integrates requirements analysis based on mission need, identification and analysis of alternatives, risk identification and analysis, and concept exploration in order to evolve a cost effective, preferred alternative to meet a mission need.6/6/2018
DOE G 413.3-23Nuclear Facilities CommissioningThis guide addresses best practices for planning and executing the commissioning of equipment, components, structures, and systems comprising nuclear facilities. The best practices in this guide come from recent lessons learned from nuclear construction projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) has restarted or started up nearly 200 nuclear facilities since 1992. Projects that follow this non-mandatory guidance will have a thorough, carefully planned process for confirming that nuclear facilities conform to design requirements thus increasing the likelihood that they will perform as intended following the introduction of radioactive materials.8/30/2019
DOE G 413.3-24Planning and SchedulingThis guide assists project teams by outlining project scheduling principles and best practices in planning and executing capital asset projects to meet the requirements of DOE Order (O) 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets.4/8/2022