Project management aims to optimize the likelihood of successful project completion across its various phases. However, the risk of project failure is significant, particularly in situations with tight budgets and timelines. The key to avoiding failure lies in adopting an innovative strategy throughout the planning and construction processes, understanding how to efficiently organize and manage resources, and ensuring alignment with the correct scope of work. The ultimate objective is to effectively oversee the project, ensuring it concludes on time and within budget while delivering a final product that aligns with codes, plans, and specifications.

This workshop is carefully crafted to offer participants a comprehensive focus, enhancing their knowledge, abilities, and skills crucial for increasing their value within their organization and advancing their career as a supervisor in engineering projects.

The forthcoming course by STRATEDGE will cover the following key aspects:

• Understanding the fundamental characteristics of all projects.
• Exploring the advantages of honing project management skills.
• Effectively managing and supervising construction projects.
• Evaluating vendor bids for project procurement.
• Collaborating with consultants and contractors in a systematic manner across various project phases to inform selection decisions.
• Predicting and managing potential risks that could impede project progress.

This course caters to a diverse audience of professionals and is particularly advantageous for:

• Project Supervisors
• Project Managers
• Project Engineers
• Professionals within Project Management teams
• Contract Management Professionals

It is specifically tailored for individuals involved in engineering projects, offering valuable insights and training in project management, even if they lack prior experience in this field.

DAY 1: Explore Project Management in the Construction Industry

• Introduction to Construction Management
• Phases of Construction Project Management
• Responsibilities of a Construction Management Project Manager/Supervisor
• Define and comprehend project goals, risks, and quality considerations
• Key elements of Construction Project and Safety Management

DAY 2: Define Scope of Work, Detailed Specifications, and Construction Pricing

• Specify detailed requirements and Scope of Work
• Understand and Manage Project Constraints
• Collaborate critically with key stakeholders to interpret drawings and specifications
• Estimation and Costing techniques
• Construction Price and Cost Indices (PCIs)

DAY 3: Procurement, Tendering, and Selection

• Significance of Strategic Procurement Planning
• Bidding and Bid Evaluation Process
• Understand Pricing Strategies of Consultants and Contractor Firms
• Value for Money and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for complex purchases
• Fundamentals of Earned Value Management

DAY 4: Contract Development and Negotiation

• Understand principles of contract law
• Analyze Contract requirements
• Model Contract Formats tailored for Consultants and Contractors
• Address contract disputes and respond to breaches
• Art of Negotiation and Persuasion

DAY 5: Performance Management and Decision-Making Skills

• Challenges in Contract Performance and major causes of contract changes
• Manage Supplier Performance and Expectations
• Develop and manage Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators
• Theory of Decision Making: Process, Models, and Stages
• Build the ability and confidence to make informed decisions