Description

Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers (using PMBoK approach) and how to successfully manage a complex project.

At the end of the course participants will be able to: 

• Gain the essential skills to manage a construction project.
• Understand the importance of project planning.
• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK).
• Use the appropriate contracts for the project e.g., CCDC/CCA, etc.
• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk.
• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools.
• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly.
• Understand the components of projects – labour, materials, and overheads – and use techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs.
• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion.
• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control.
• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyze costs vs budget.
• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget.
• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems.
• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems.
• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies.

Delivery Method:  Classroom Session

Course Fee Includes: All books and materials, lunch, a digital certificate upon completion, and parking.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for construction owners, project managers, estimators, supervisors and staff.