A practical field manual for new and "accidental" project managers who need results, not jargon. This book translates the PMBOK framework into actions you can run tomorrow on real jobs. Each chapter covers the essentials-Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closeout-paired with hard lessons from manufacturing and energy projects where schedules slip, stakeholders disagree, and change orders bite. You get ready-to-use tools: stakeholder map, influence-interest grid, risk register, customer kickoff agenda, vendor readiness checklist, execution dashboard, lessons-learned template, and more. Clear guidance shows how to set expectations, run effective kickoffs, capture decisions with meeting minutes and transcripts, manage scope changes, protect margin, and keep teams aligned. Bridging PMBOK 6th (process groups) and 7th (performance domains), the book shows how to apply either structure without bureaucracy. The focus is simple: reduce risk, improve communication, and deliver on time and budget. Written by Andrew Yancy, PMP and Executive MBA, a Director of Operations and consultant who has led shop and field projects across complex, high-stakes environments. If you need a straight, usable playbook for real-world project delivery, start here.