About
Course Introduction
Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, construction management has evolved through several stages to reach its current state: modern project management. A key feature of this modern era is the integration of efforts and coordination across multiple disciplines, especially with the introduction of advanced technology. This requires the person in charge of a project to possess the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure the successful completion of the project on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Key topics to be highlighted include:
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Main characteristics of projects.
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Benefits of developing project management skills.
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Managing and supervising construction projects.
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Evaluating vendor bids.
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Working with consultants and contractors during different project phases using a scientific approach to support decision-making.
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Forecasting and managing risks that may hinder the project.
Course Objectives
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Understand the structured project management framework.
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Review different models for construction design management.
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Develop cost estimation skills.
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Identify the best methods for managing project stakeholders.
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Prepare Statements of Work (SOW) and Service Level Agreements (SLA) as contract-supplementing documents.
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Master outsourcing strategies and selecting the right consultants and contractors.
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Develop negotiation and decision-making skills.
Target Audience
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Supervisors working in engineering projects.
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Project Managers.
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Project Engineers.
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Project Management Team members.
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Contract Management specialists.
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Project supervisors who have not received prior training in project management.
Course Outline
Day 1: Project Management in Construction
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Introduction to Project Management.
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Project management phases/stages.
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The role of the project manager/supervisor in project management.
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Identifying and understanding project objectives, risks, and quality.
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Key elements of a project and safety management.
Day 2: Scope of Work, Detailed Specifications, and Pricing
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Defining detailed requirements and the Scope of Work (SOW).
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Understanding and managing project constraints.
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The critical importance of collaborating with key stakeholders to define actual drawings and specifications.
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Cost estimation and evaluation techniques.
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Production Cost Indexes (PCI`s) / Construction Price Indexes.
Day 3: Procurement, Tendering, and Selection
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The importance of strategic procurement planning.
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The tendering process and bid evaluation.
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Understanding pricing strategies for consultants and contracting companies.
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Value for Money (VFM) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for complex procurement.
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Fundamentals of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Day 4: Contract Development and Negotiation
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Understanding the concepts and principles of Contract Law.
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Analyzing contract requirements.
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Standard contract formats—specifically for consultants and contractors.
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Contract disputes and how to handle breaches of contract terms.
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The art of negotiation and persuasion.
Day 5: Performance Management and Decision-Making Skills
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Contract implementation issues and the root causes of contract variations/changes.
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Managing supplier performance and expectations.
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and developing & managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Decision-making theory: processes, models, and stages.
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Building the capability and confidence to make the right decision.
Training Methodology
Pathways Training and consulting adopts the newest techniques of human resources Training and consulting and, with the following:
- Theoretical lectures are delivered via PowerPoint and visual displays (videos and short films)
- Making scientific evaluation to the trainee (before and after)
- Brainstorming and role-playing
- Using case studies related to the scientific material being delivered and the trainees` work.
- The participants get the scientific and practical material printed and on CDs and Flash memories.
- Preparing records and reports of the participants` attendance and results, with a general evaluation of the training program.
- A group of the best trainers and experts in all fields and specialties professionally prepares the scientific material.
- After finishing the course, the participants get certificates of attendance signed, certified, and issued by pathways Training and consulting.
- Our training programs start at 9:00 o`clock in the morning and end at 2:00 in the afternoon, with snack buffet during the lectures.
