Project Management & Supervision
15 Hours 

Course Outline: Project Management & Supervision

Course Description:

This intensive course is designed to equip professionals with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to lead construction projects with expertise and confidence. The curriculum delves into fundamental project management concepts and best practices, covering strategic approaches for scheduling, critical path analysis, contingency planning, logistics, human resources, safety, administration, contracts, regulations, budgeting, cost control, quality assurance, and client relations. Participants will learn to develop and implement effective project management strategies, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Course Objectives:

Identify and cultivate the essential qualities and skills of an effective project manager.

Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to facilitate clear and efficient information flow.

Establish and manage realistic expectations for all stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.

Understand and comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Navigate the complete project lifecycle, managing constraints such as scope, time, and cost.

Apply foundational project management principles to guide project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.

Organize and manage construction project files to streamline access to critical information.

Equip participants with the skills to monitor and control project progress, ensuring successful outcomes.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Traits of a Good Project Manager

Qualities and Skills: Identify and cultivate essential qualities and skills of an effective project manager.

Module 2: Communication Strategies

Barriers to Effective Communication: Recognize and overcome common obstacles to clear and efficient communication within project teams.

Setting Expectations: Establish clear, realistic expectations for all stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.

Communication Plan: Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy to facilitate timely and accurate information flow.

Written Records: Maintain detailed documentation and records to support project management processes and accountability.

Module 3: Regulations & Standards

Compliance: Understand and comply with relevant regulations and industry standards to ensure project legality and quality.

Module 4: Project Lifecycle & Constraints

Lifecycle Navigation: Navigate the complete project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, while managing constraints such as scope, time, and cost.

Project Management Principles: Apply foundational project management principles to guide project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.

Module 5: Planning

Detailed Project Plans: Develop detailed project plans that encompass scheduling, resources, logistics, and risk management.

Module 6: Executing

Implementation: Implement project plans effectively, coordinating activities and resources to achieve project objectives.

Module 7: Monitoring & Controlling

Progress Monitoring: Continuously monitor project progress and implement control measures to address deviations and ensure successful outcomes.

Examination:

The course culminates in a comprehensive final exam designed to test participants' mastery of the material.

Exam Details:

oDuration: 2 hours

oPassing Grade: 70%

oImportant Note: Once started, the exam timer cannot be paused or stopped.

Equip yourself with the advanced skills and knowledge to lead construction projects with precision and confidence, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction