Construction Project Management

Overview:

This session provides a practical overview of core construction project management principles, covering the planning, coordination, and oversight practices that keep complex projects on track.

It draws on widely recognized project management frameworks and adapts them specifically to the realities of construction - multiple subcontractors, shifting site conditions, and interdependent timelines. Attendees will look at how to structure project phases, coordinate across stakeholders, and build in the kind of early-warning tracking that catches problems before they escalate. The session is designed as a practical, organizational framework rather than a certification-preparatory course in any specific methodology.

Why you should Attend:

Every construction project that runs over schedule or over budget usually traces back to a management gap that was visible early on but never addressed directly, and the earlier that gap is caught, the cheaper it is to fix. Strong project management practices don't eliminate every risk a project can encounter, but they dramatically improve your ability to catch problems while they are still manageable rather than after they've become expensive. This session gives you a structured foundation to build that discipline into your own projects.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Core phases of construction project management, from planning through closeout 
• Structuring clear roles and responsibilities across project stakeholders 
• Building realistic timelines that account for common construction dependencies 
• Coordinating effectively across subcontractors, architects, and owners 
• Tracking progress and catching early warning signs of schedule or budget risk 
• Common project management pitfalls and how they typically arise 
• Documentation habits that support smoother project handoffs and reviews 
• Adapting project management frameworks to different project sizes and complexity levels

Who Will Benefit:

• Project Managers
• Construction Managers
• Preconstruction Managers
• Superintendents
• Program Managers 
• Construction Directors