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INSTRUCTOR: 
Nils J. Gransberg, Ph.D., AC, A.M.ASCE

Purpose and Background

Preparation for success in construction project management goes beyond possessing the necessary degrees and qualifications. It also involves understanding the unique aspects of each project and strategically tailoring project management and leadership approaches to align with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

This seminar begins by exploring the responsibilities and core competencies of construction project managers, emphasizing the fundamental ethical principles that should guide their professional practice. It then introduces three comprehensive checklists designed to assist individuals in preparing for project management roles in construction projects. Project managers are encouraged to initiate their preparation with a General Checklist. It includes developing a Project Management Philosophy Statement and creating a project-specific Leadership Profile. The other two checklists are focused on preparing project managers for effective performance in two essential areas: 1) dispute prevention and resolution and 2) decision-making and problem solving. The seminar also discusses various effective practices and real-world case studies, empowering participants to elevate their performance as construction project managers. This seminar duration is 8 hours.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Define and follow simple steps to strategically prepare for construction project management success, considering the unique needs and requirements of each project. All of this within the ethical principles that guide the practice of construction project management.
• Develop and maintain your Project Management Philosophy Statement. This document outlines the guiding principles, practices, and beliefs that you intend to adopt as a Project Manager.
• Define your Leadership Profile strategically, aligning your management, interpersonal, and innovation styles with project objectives and stakeholders' needs.
• Apply your Leadership Profile to guide recruitment efforts and effectively form construction management teams. Alternatively, tailor your Leadership Profile to match the needs and personalities of an existing team, fostering successful teamwork.
• Prepare yourself to prevent and effectively manage potential disputes that may arise during an upcoming construction project.
• Proactively prepare yourself for effective decision-making for an upcoming construction project.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning outcomes by attendees will be assessed through short quizzes and a final exam.

Who Should Attend?

• Design and construction project managers
• Assistant project managers
• Upper management executives
• Field engineers and managers
• Construction administrators
• General contractors
• Entry-level and experienced engineers
• Architects and design professionals
• Public or private owners

Pre-requisites

The seminar is designed for both entry-level and experienced engineering, design, and construction professionals as well as those who are employed by public and private owners.

Outline

Introduction

Module 1 = Project Manager’s Responsibilities and Competencies
Lesson 1.1 = Introduction
Lesson 1.2 = Responsibilities and core competencies of construction project managers
Lesson 1.3 = Introduction to fundamental ethical principles for construction project managers

Module 2: Strategic Preparation for Construction Project Management
Lesson 2.1 = General Checklist – Preparation for construction project management
Lesson 2.2 = Development of project management philosophy
Lesson 2.3 = How to define your Leadership Profile and how to use it as a team-building tool

Lesson 3 = Preparation for Dispute Prevention and Resolution
Lesson 3.1 = Checklist – Preparation for dispute prevention and resolution
Lesson 3.2 = Understanding the Dispute Cycle
Lesson 3.3 = Case Studies – Disputes in construction projects

Module 4: Preparation for Effective Decision-Making in Construction Projects
Lesson 4.1 = Checklist – Preparation for effective decision-making in construction projects
Lesson 4.2 = Decision-making levels in construction projects
Lesson 4.3 = Decision-making priorities
Lesson 4.4 = Case Studies – Be prepared to pull the plug
Lesson 4.5 = Decision urgency vs. importance vs. complexity
Lesson 4.6 = Identifying and addressing cognitive biases
Lesson 4.7 = Decision-making and risk management

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This course is worth .8 CEUs / 8 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]