Assessment of Digital Project Management Tools in Enugu Metropolis Engineering Firms

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• December 25, 2025
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Ikhaobomeh, Nelson McDaniels¹ & Mbah, Christopher Nwankwo²

Abstract         

This study assessed the adoption, effectiveness, and impact of digital project management tools in selected engineering firms in Enugu Metropolis. Specifically, the study sought to identify the types of digital project management tools in use, examine the influence of employee digital literacy on tool utilization, and evaluate the relationship between tool usage and project cost control outcomes. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised 346 project-related professionals drawn from five purposively selected engineering firms. Using Yamane’s formula and Bourley’s proportional allocation method, a sample size of 186 respondents was determined. A structured questionnaire was used as the primary instrument for data collection, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed a diverse range of digital project management tools in use, with Microsoft Project (59.1%) and Primavera P6 (40.9%) being the most prevalent. The analysis of the second objective indicated a grand mean score of 4.64 on a 5-point scale, signifying a strong perceived influence of employee digital literacy on the effective utilization of the tools. Similarly, the third objective, which examined project cost control outcomes, recorded an overall mean score of 4.58 on a 5-point scale, indicating that the use of digital project management tools significantly enhances cost efficiency. The study concluded that digital project management tools are widely adopted in engineering firms and that their effective utilization is strongly influenced by employees’ digital literacy, with a demonstrable positive impact on project cost control. It was recommended that engineering firms should prioritize the adoption of versatile, industry-relevant digital project management tools that align with their project scale and operational needs.

Keywords:  Digital Project Management Tools; Engineering Firms; Digital Literacy; Project Cost Control; Project Management Software; Construction and Engineering Projects; Enugu Metropolis