1 or 2-day course to learn and implement some of the Best Practices in Construction Project Management and Leadership principles. Real-world principles and techniques assembled from over 36 years’ experience in Architecture and Construction and historically proven applied principles. Improve productivity and learn how to successfully manage quality, budget, schedule and scope without constant firefighting. Learn how to effectively manage a successful construction project from conception to close- out. We will talk about real-world situations and how to overcome obstacles throughout the construction process while being more profitable. Become a more effective Construction Manager by learning these principles and techniques to help you complete your projects on budget and on-time!
Day 1: Outline
Leadership in Construction – Pro-active vs re-active project management
Project Management Maturity Model – Where does your company stand?
How to implement Process based Project Management
Vision and Mission Statements, why they are important.
Project Management Process Flow
Project Management Competencies required
Assessing your leadership style
Organizational Leadership – How to develop a successful construction team and culture
Addressing Productivity
Measurements of construction productivity
2 main types of constraints’
5 steps to address a Constraint
Top 6 most Constraints/Bottlenecks
Productivity Constraint Finder
Workflow Improvement Principles – The cost of time
Improving Project Management – Case Study
10 best practices in Project Management
Day 2: Outline
Quality Control
Managing quality – QC/QA
Quality management process outline
Negotiation
Top 5 practices for construction negotiations
Best Negotiating Strategies in construction
Hands on negotiating exercises
Workforce
The importance of employee engagement
Developing an appreciation program that works
New hires – employee and sub-contractor
Estimating – creating exceptional estimates
A case study – Church renovation project
RFP/SOW – outline
Scheduling – scheduling that brings success, not stress
Top 8 strategies for successful schedules
Scheduling software discussion
Change Orders
CO Contract language
CO -Managing expectations
Workforce Communication
Keys to great meetings
Internal kick-off meeting
Dealing with people
Becoming a better supervisor of people
Developing Listening skills
Strengths based Leadership – How to be a “Top Gun”
Strength finder assessment
Fearless decision making
Who should take this course:
Construction Owners
Construction Managers
Construction Administrators
Project Managers
Asst. Project Managers
Estimators
Superintendents
Project Owners, Developers and Real-Estate managers
Upon completion of these courses, students will have a better understanding of effectively managing the many complex components of a construction project. Students will be able to apply principles and techniques learned to their projects to be able to effectively manage a construction project more successfully. Students will not only gain insight to the nuts and bolts of project management but the important aspect of good leadership and human relations skills that need to be applied in order to get to the next level of construction management. Students will discover how to develop better teams, effectively navigate conflicting demands and develop processes for better productivity, profitability and quality. At completion students will have a completed workbook and digital templates of sample change order forms, estimate sheets, agendas, meeting notes, new employee checklist, safety program outline and many more.