EVM Calculator

Overview

The EVM Calculator skill provides comprehensive automated calculation of all Earned Value Management metrics, indices, and forecasts. It supports PMI PMBOK and ANSI/EIA-748 compliant calculations for project cost and schedule performance measurement and forecasting.

Capabilities

Core EVM Metrics

• Calculate Planned Value (PV/BCWS)
• Calculate Earned Value (EV/BCWP)
• Calculate Actual Cost (AC/ACWP)
• Calculate Schedule Variance (SV) and Cost Variance (CV)
• Calculate SV% and CV% for normalized comparison

Performance Indices

• Calculate Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
• Calculate Cost Performance Index (CPI)
• Calculate Critical Ratio (CR = SPI x CPI)
• Calculate TCPI (To-Complete Performance Index)
• Support both BAC-based and EAC-based TCPI

Forecasting

• Calculate EAC using multiple methods:
  • EAC = BAC / CPI (typical performance)
  • EAC = AC + (BAC - EV) (atypical performance)
  • EAC = AC + [(BAC - EV) / (SPI x CPI)] (combined)
  • EAC = Bottom-up re-estimate
• Calculate ETC (Estimate to Complete)
• Calculate VAC (Variance at Completion)

Visualization and Trending

• Generate S-curve visualizations
• Perform trend analysis on indices
• Create performance dashboards
• Generate variance analysis reports
• Produce management reserve tracking

Usage

Input Requirements

• Budget baseline (time-phased BAC)
• Progress data (percent complete or physical measurement)
• Actual cost data by period
• Work Breakdown Structure alignment
• Optional: Management reserve allocation

Output Deliverables

• Complete EVM metrics table
• Performance indices with trends
• Forecasts (EAC, ETC, VAC)
• S-curve visualization
• Variance analysis narrative

Example Use Cases

1. Monthly Reporting: Calculate all EVM metrics for status reports
2. Forecasting: Generate EAC using appropriate method
3. Trend Analysis: Track SPI/CPI trends over time
4. Corrective Action: Identify and analyze variances

Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following processes:

• earned-value-management.js
• budget-development.js
• portfolio-prioritization.js
• Status Reporting and Communication Management

Dependencies

• Financial calculation libraries
• Time series analysis utilities
• Visualization libraries
• Data aggregation algorithms

Related Skills

• SK-001: Gantt Chart Generator
• SK-009: NPV/IRR Calculator
• SK-011: Benefits Tracking Dashboard