Project Management for Mechanical Contractors

Description

This course presents the practices of good project management in the mechanical contracting industry. In its 10 day format, the course provides practice in fundamental tools as well as advanced concepts. This provides ample opportunity for those beginning their careers or moving from the field into project management to learn the tools they need to manage successful projects; and to fill the gaps and present new project management concepts for those with some experience.

This 10-day course for the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada is provided in association with the University of Waterloo. There are separate sessions on project estimating, communications, scheduling, claims, and more. Nine instructors, with related experience in the construction industry lead the participants through discussions, workshops, case studies, and simulations.

Note: This course takes place over two separate weeks, first from February 5-9, and secondly from March 5-9.

This course has been approved by the Canadian Construction Association for credits for Gold Seal Project Manager accreditation, as well as registered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will gain practical skills to:

• Improve the planning and controlling of your projects, thereby improving your company’s bottom line.
• Take a business view of projects and take ownership of a project from bid to final payment.
• Increase your own project “lessons learned” by learning from the experiences of other participants.
• Be able and willing to contribute improvements to your company’s project management process.
• Be better prepared to take the Gold Seal examination, if you choose.
• Enjoy your projects!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Mechanical Contracting Project Management course is appropriate for individuals who are:

• Working for mechanical or other types of contractors, as project managers, project administrators, project controls personnel, site superintendents, estimators, business managers, shop managers, or possibly, foremen
• Managing or coordinating construction contractors

PREREQUISITE

• Specific trade knowledge is not required, but some experience in construction contracting is expected.

MATERIALS

• You will receive a course binder containing copies of presentation slides, exercises, case studies and suggested solutions, as well as parking, breakfast, and lunch each day.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

• Project Administration
• Scheduling
• Managing Individual Differences
• Safety: A Management Perspective
• Change Orders
• Construction Law
• Job Cost Control
• Communications
• Disputes Avoidance and Claims
• Labour Relations
• Project Completion