Construction project management is complex, requiring specialized capabilities to deliver projects on time and budget. Without proper training, project managers often struggle with scope, schedule, cost, contract, risk, and stakeholder management. This course provides comprehensive education in construction project management best practices.
Mastering core project management disciplines delivers compelling benefits:
- Expertly manage project scope, schedule, costs, and changes
- Understand critical paths, dependencies, and resource allocation
- Catch issues early through detailed planning and monitoring
- Manage bids, contracts, and vendor relationships
- Identify and mitigate project risks and constraints
- Resolve conflicts and keep stakeholders aligned
- Gain confidence and skills to advance your construction PM career
With immersive training focused on real-world application, this course provides the key competencies to successfully manage construction projects and teams. The skills are invaluable for both new and experienced construction professionals.
Course Overview
This intensive course delivers interactive training in construction project management concepts and techniques. Through hands-on lessons and exercises, learners gain expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, risk analysis, and more.
With a focus on practical application, the curriculum leverages real-world construction project examples and scenarios. Learners have opportunities to build and practice skills through realistic assignments and feedback. Core modules align with key processes in the project lifecycle from initiation through closeout.
The course equips learners with templates, checklists, and tools to effectively manage all aspects of construction projects. Participants learn to apply project management systems to drive efficiency and collaboration. By the end of the training, learners can confidently initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close construction projects.
Who Should Take This Course
Both new and experienced construction project managers, coordinators, and professionals. Participants should have a basic understanding of construction processes and terminology.
What You’ll Learn
- Construction project management processes, framework
- Developing charters, plans, schedules, and budgets
- Managing resources, vendors, contracts, and changes
- Construction estimating concepts
- Identifying and controlling project risks
- Managing quality, safety, and sustainability
- Collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution
- Using PM tools like MS Project, Procore, PlanGrid
Course Content
Introduction to Construction Project Management
- Overview of project management concepts and principles
- Phases of construction project lifecycle
- Primary objectives and competencies of construction PMs
- Key stakeholders and relationships
- Overview of common PM tools and techniques
Initiating Construction Projects
- Developing project charters, statements of work, contracts
- Conducting feasibility studies and needs analysis
- Defining high-level scope, schedule, and budget
- Obtaining senior management support and funding
- Assembling project team and assigning initial roles
Construction Project Planning
- Gathering requirements from stakeholders
- Creating work breakdown structures
- Developing detailed estimates and schedules
- Planning resource, staffing, equipment needs
- Establishing communication plans and guidelines
- Developing project management plan documents
Managing Construction Project Execution
- Directing and managing day-to-day project tasks
- Monitoring project progress against plans
- Managing vendors, suppliers, subcontractors
- Managing and motivating project team members
- Implementing status reporting processes
- Change management processes and procedures
Monitoring and Controlling Construction Projects
- Tracking project progress against schedule and budget
- Identifying issues, risks, dependencies
- Performing variance analysis on time, cost, quality
- Taking preventative and corrective actions
- Managing changes through change control processes
- Updating plans as needed based on performance
Construction Project Closeout
- Completing final project deliverables
- Punch lists, inspections, and sign-offs
- Staff reassignment and release processes
- Administrative, legal, and financial closure
- Gathering lessons learned and feedback
- Transitioning ownership and operations
Construction Project Risk Management
- Leading risk identification workshops
- Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
- Documenting risks in risk register
- Developing risk mitigation strategies
- Implementing and managing risk response plans
- Monitoring emerging risks throughout project
Stakeholder Management and Communication
- Identifying key stakeholders and requirements
- Developing communication plans based on needs
- Building relationships through trust and transparency
- Managing conflicts and resolving issues
- Managing expectations and getting buy-in
- Satisfaction surveys and gathering feedback
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What experience level is needed to take this course?
The course is designed for both new and experienced construction professionals. Fundamentals knowledge is preferred.
Q. What is the learning format and duration?
This course is delivered through live online or in-person formats to provide customized and interactive training. We offer these classes in 3, 5, and 10 days formats.
Q. Can multiple people from my organization attend?
Absolutely, group enrollments are welcome. Please inquire about bulk discounts.
Q. Is pre-work required prior to the course?
No pre-work is required, but learners should prepare by reviewing provided prep materials.
Q. How is the course kept up-to-date?
We regularly update content to reflect latest processes, methods, and tools in the construction project management field.