Gerenciamento de projetos em obras de saneamento: estudo de caso da construção da estação de tratamento de água em Marechal Cândido Rondon – PR

Abstract

Basic sanitation is one of the essential pillars for promoting public health and sustainable development, especially in medium-sized municipalities that face challenges related to urban expansion and efficient resource management. In this context, the present study aimed to analyze the application of project management processes, based on the PMBOK® Guide – 6th Edition, in the construction of the Arroio Fundo Water Treatment Plant, located in the municipality of Marechal Cândido Rondon, Paraná, Brazil. The research is characterized as applied, exploratory, and quali-quantitative, conducted through a case study with data collected from technical documents, meeting minutes, measurement reports, and on-site observations. The analysis was structured around the ten knowledge areas of the PMBOK® Guide and performance indicators from Earned Value Management (EVM), with emphasis on the Schedule Performance Index (SPI). The results demonstrated that the application of good management practices can significantly contribute to improving schedule, cost, and communication control, even if not yet fully systematized. However, typical challenges of public works, such as bureaucratic bottlenecks and institutional limitations, were still observed, which can be mitigated through a more structured application of project management methodologies. It is concluded that the adapted use of PMBOK® practices in public sanitation projects is a viable strategy to enhance efficiency, predictability, and governance. Furthermore, it is recommended that future studies extend this analysis to other types of infrastructure projects and integrate digital tools for physical and financial monitoring, aiming to consolidate a more technical, transparent, and results-oriented public management model.