Module ID 44101 - Introduction to Project Management

The construction project manager plays a vital

role in ensuring a project s overall success. Beginning

with the initial construction request, the

project manager shoulders the responsibility for

planning, organizing, estimating, and scheduling

the activities and resources necessary for completing

a building project according to plan. Whether

it is a residential, commercial, industrial, or civil

project, construction project managers use similar

skills and techniques to coordinate and plan all

phases of a construction project.

Along with fundamental project management

knowledge, the successful construction project

manager possesses strong communication skills, a

thorough understanding of the building process,

and the ability to identify and resolve risks that

could prevent the project from being constructed

on time and within budget. The construction project

manager may also be tasked with understanding

financial challenges, interviewing and hiring

construction workers; and monitoring many of the

day-to-day activities that occur on all construction

sites. (2.5 hours)

Module ID 44102 - Safety

Your safety and loss prevention program should

provide the framework for meeting the company s

obligation to operate in a safe, efficient, and profitable

manner. It should be included in all phases of

your operation and involve employees at every level.

This module contains suggestions, checklists, and

audit forms that may be useful to you. Keep in

mind that these are resources and references that

you may modify, expand, or condense to suit your

specific needs. (15 hours)

Module ID 44103 - Interpersonal Skills

The purpose of this module is to help project managers

develop interpersonal skills by identifying the

abilities and skills they bring to the job, learning

from their experiences, refining their talents for analyzing

people and situations, and developing stronger

communication skills. (12.5 hours)

Module ID 44104 - Issues and Resolutions

While planning and managing projects, there will

be issues and challenges that need to be resolved.

An effective project manager will be able to resolve

issues before they become serious problems. In

this module, you will learn two essential management

skills: problem solving and negotiating. (15 hours)

Module ID 44105 - Construction Documents

Documentation is vital for a successful b