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Course Outline

Introduction to Construction Project Management

  • Key distinctions from IT and software project management
  • Stakeholders involved in civil construction projects
  • Phases of a construction project

Construction Planning and Scheduling

  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and deliverables
  • Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and milestone tracking
  • Scheduling tools: MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent solutions

Resource and Budget Management

  • Cost estimation methods and budgeting strategies
  • Allocation of labour, machinery, and materials
  • Tracking and controlling project expenses

Quality, Risk, and Safety Management

  • Establishing quality benchmarks and inspection protocols
  • Identifying construction-specific risks and planning mitigations
  • Health and safety compliance on job sites

Regulatory and Contractual Considerations

  • Permitting processes and government compliance
  • Contract structures within civil engineering
  • Claims management and dispute resolution

Project Monitoring and Reporting

  • Progress tracking against planned schedules
  • Reporting tools and documentation practices
  • Site communication and issue resolution

Requirements

  • A fundamental understanding of project management principles
  • Familiarity with construction or engineering workflows
  • An interest in applying structured management to civil works

Audience

  • Civil engineers and site managers
  • Construction project coordinators
  • Professionals transitioning from IT to construction project management
 21 Hours

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