Purpose of this Course
This course promotes the disciplined and professional management of projects. The process of project management occurs after the project has been sold. The responsibility for this process lies with a project manager. The primary responsibility of a project manager is to get the project built on time, on budget, and with a happy customer. Companies may use other titles for this position: builder, superintendent, lead carpenter, production manager, etc. By applying the concepts and strategies of this course, the participants will increase their professional value and thus bring value to the company and to the customer. REGISTER HERE.
May be completed to fulfill requirements of an NAHB Designation or a BIA-Hawaii track requirement
Audience for this Course
- Business Owners
- Project Managers
- Superintendents
- Sales Managers
- Anyone involved in the pre-construction and construction process including small volume builders, remodelers, and custom and semi-custom home builders
Course Description
Learn project management concepts and strategies designed to help you increase your professional value and the value you bring to your company and customers. This course will teach you the basics of successful project management. A successful project is one that is built on time, on budget, and to the customer's satisfaction. The course explains the role of project managers during each phase of a project, including the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. Project management tools and effective management of trade contractors will also be discussed.
Course Objectives
As a graduate of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the basics of successful project management
- Execute the pre-construction project management functions and responsibilities
- Implement the tools available for efficient project management
- Manage trade contractors effectively
- Perform project management duties during the project
- Complete the duties and responsibilities of post-project management
Topics Covered
Section 1: Project Management: The Basics
- Objectives of Successful Project Management
- Benefits of Professional Project Management
- Characteristics of Successful Project Management
- Key Elements of Effective Project Management
- Project Management Responsibilities
- Common Project Management Practices
Section 2: The Pre-Construction Process
- The Transfer Process
- Outcomes of the Pre-Construction Phase
- Pre-Construction Set-Up Process
- Pre-Construction Conference with the Customer
- Pre-Construction Conference with Key Personnel
Section 3: Project Management Tools
Section 4: Management of Trade Contractors
- Characteristics of Trade Contractors
- Trade Contractor Policies
- Trade Contractor Agreements
- Trade Contractor Payments
- Trade Contractor Pricing and Bidding
- Ways to Train and Motivate Trade Contractors
- Problem Solving with Trade Contractors
Section 5: Project Management Duties During the Project
- Communication
- Site Management
- Trade Contractor and Vendor Management
- Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Change Order Management
- Financial Management
- Management of Customer Relationship
Section 6: Post Project Management Duties
- Warranty Procedures
- Customer Survey
- Trade Contractor and Vendor Evaluations
- Measuring Success
CE and Designation Criteria
- Required for NAHB Designations: CGB, CGR
- 6 CE for NAHB Designations: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CGP, Master CGP
- 6.0 AIBD CE
- 6 AIA/CES LU
