I agree with what you you guys have said, I just want to add that people with experience on projects are a great asset when determining issues. They may have seen certain things that came up and negatively affected their timelines, or they may know of certain ways of doing things that prevent timing issues in the first place. Good communication and weekly meetings are great, but having a strong foundation to build off of is essential. Having the right people in and of itself is a very good way to manage risk.