CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT | Live online course with a Global Design & Construction Exec that led international American Express projects | ELVTR

LIVE ONLINE COURSE

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Dates: 10 JUL 2023 - 16 AUG 2023
Duration: 6 WEEKSMONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST
MCPM Master Certified Construction

Master Certified Construction Project Manager certified by the American Academy of Project Management (AAPM)

THOMAS GANNON
AVENUES: THE WORLD SCHOOL, AMERICAN EXPRESS, WEWORK
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LIVE ONLINE COURSE ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DATES:
10 JUL 2023 - 16 AUG 2023
DURATION:
6 WEEKS
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
5 PM PST / 8 PM EST

Manage construction projects that build success. Explore the industry fundamentals to build your future as a professional in the field.

Join Thomas Gannon, Global Design & Construction Executive at Avenues: The World School, to learn a comprehensive end-to-end project lifecycle.

 

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

  • YOU WANT TO SPECIALIZE IN CONSTRUCTION AS A PROJECT MANAGER

     

    Interested in construction? Understand the role of a project manager in the industry and let an expert instructor walk you through the project planning fundamentals.

  • YOU WANT TO STAND OUT AND PURSUE A MORE ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ROLE

     

    Up your game by discovering the latest industry trends and deepening your field-specific knowledge to stay up-to-date and prepared for prime career opportunities.

  • YOU WANT TO BROADEN PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DIFFERENT PROFILE FIRMS

     

    Explore top career paths and start driving projects for both owners and contractors by tackling construction procurement, implementation & challenges to meet the expectations of each group.

YOUR ASCENT STARTS HERE

Lay the foundation for your construction project management career.

Don’t let the lack of field-specific skills and experience hinder your career development! Learn how to leverage the best industry strategies and methodologies to master the industry and explore top opportunities.

Start performing like a pro from the comfort of your home.

You can engage in peer discussions and present effective construction project delivery insights in your comfy pants – isn’t it nice? Enjoy all the benefits of convenience, accessibility, and a highly interactive learning experience.

 
ABOUT THE COURSE / WHAT YOU'LL DO
01
HANDS-ON ASSIGNMENTS

You’re going to analyze market segments, define project goals, plan & evaluate design processes, draft an RFP, and more – guided by an industry leader and supported by your peers along the way.

02
EXPERT GUEST SPEAKERS

An architect and developer will share valuable insights on collaboration with design teams and stakeholders to give you the fullest picture of ensuring seamless project delivery.

03
COURSE PROJECT

After all the lectures, workshops, and case studies, you’ll present a comprehensive construction project management plan that will encompass everything you’ve learned and boost your skills.

Instructor
THOMAS
GANNON
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  • Global Design & Construction Executive, Avenues: The World School, ex-American Express, ex-WeWork.
  • Strategic leader in project management, team building, organizational design, and market segments with multiple degrees and certificates & over 20 years of experience in the US Marine Corps.
  • Headed major programs for multinational organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.
  • Provided leadership in the delivery of design and construction projects in over 40 countries on five continents, valued at over $5B.
  • Developed the initial concept and prototype of the Centurion Lounge Program and oversaw the construction of over 20 McDonald’s restaurants & WeWork HQ office in SalesForce Tower.
THOMAS GANNON
COURSE INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS
01
MON (7/10) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Construction Industry Overview

Let’s lay the foundation: In this lesson, you’ll get an idea of the construction project management landscape to effectively navigate and succeed in this diverse industry. We’ll examine project delivery processes & methodologies, market segments – from industrial to commercial, and key participants behind any given project.

  • Project delivery processes
  • Market segments
  • Key participants

Assignment #1: Market Segment Analysis
Drill down on residential VS non-residential construction: Select one market segment and provide its overview, identifying key participants & their roles, unique challenges & opportunities, and analyzing current trends affecting your segment.

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02
WED (7/12) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Defining the Project Goals

You should always start off with setting goals to ensure successful planning, execution, and completion of projects in line with stakeholder expectations. What are the key objectives and how to set them? We’ll focus on the “sacred cows” that all tie together and drive any construction process.

  • Key project objectives: program & design
  • Plan of finance
  • Schedule
  • Budget

Assignment #2: Project Goal Development Exercise
Define project goals for a hypothetical construction project by aligning its program, design, finance, schedule, and budget with the discussed key objectives and expectations.

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03
MON (7/17) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Design Process + Guest Speaker

In this lesson, our architectural partner will share insights on key design phases that position the project up for implementation. How long does each phase take? What items are developed? What are the deliverables? We’ll answer these questions, so you can effectively collaborate with design teams and ensure the seamless translation of intent into successful construction projects.

  • Programming & concept
  • Schematic design
  • Design development
  • Construction documents
  • Guest speaker – Architect

Assignment #3: Design Process Evaluation
Select a structure in your local area and evaluate its design process, considering the key aspects of the items discussed. Describe your structure, identify potential challenges, and assess design process execution & how it affects the final outcome.

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04
WED (7/19) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Pre-Construction + Guest Speaker

Pre-construction goes hand in hand and runs in parallel with the overall design process. In this class, you’ll learn essential concepts, such as cost estimating and assist methodologies, to effectively collaborate with project stakeholders and optimize outcomes during the critical early stages of construction.

  • Estimating
  • Design assist methodology
  • Guest speaker – Developer 

Assignment #4: Pre-Construction Checklist
Create a pre-construction checklist that includes tasks for estimating and design assist methodology. Explain the significance of each item and provide a rationale for why it's included.

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05
MON (7/24) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Procurement

This class is all about an ideal and optimal procurement strategy. What’s the difference between RFQ and RFP & how to pursue them? How to decide on selection criteria & bring on the particular entity we’re looking to hire? Learn to make informed decisions to secure the best resources for your projects.

  • Request for qualification (RFQ)
  • Request for proposal (RFP)
  • Selection criteria
  • Contract award

Assignment #5: Group Assignment
Draft an RFP to hire design and engineering services – it will be presented by a group representative during the following class.

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06
WED (7/26) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Construction Implementation

Now that we’ve run all the previous stages, we can finally implement the construction. You’ll master key aspects of construction execution to ensure effective project management and its successful completion while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

  • Team mobilization
  • Means & methods
  • Controlled inspections
  • Construction administration

Assignment #6: Means & Methods Analysis (optional)
Analyze a real construction project case study during its implementation phase. Provide an overview of the project, describe the means and methods used, evaluate their effectiveness, and discuss challenges faced and resolved.

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07
MON (7/31) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Implementing & Managing Effective Project Controls

For a project to be successful, it is essential to have an effective control strategy: It includes staying within budget and time constraints while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. In this class, we’ll cover various tools & processes deployed by construction teams, correct dashboard reporting, and critical path method schedules.

  • Cost
  • Schedule
  • Quality
  • Safety

Assignment #7: Project Control Improvement Proposal (optional)
Research a construction project that faced challenges due to inadequate project controls. Summarize the project, identify the control issues, propose improvements & explain how they would contribute to project success.

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08
WED (8/2) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Overcoming Project Challenges

What a segue from the previous class! Typically, projects without effective control strategy – with no proper schedule, cost management, safety checks, or quality reviews – will inevitably run into obstacles. What are these obstacles? And what are the real-life case studies that can teach us a lesson?

  • Challenges faced by construction PMs
  • Case studies
  • Workshop: Challenge Causes & Prevention 
    You’ll get a case with multiple challenges and obstacles. Analyze the cause and determine what changes could have prevented the issues at any stage.
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09
MON (8/7) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Building Turnover

Often an area that is overlooked during a construction project delivery is absolutely critical for the building to be set up properly for its intended use. In this lesson, you’ll learn the essential steps for successful project completion, so you can transition a project to its owner while ensuring smooth operation and client satisfaction.

  • Commissioning process
  • Owner occupancy
  • Furniture, fixture & equipment (FF&E)
  • Technology integration
  • Project closeout

Assignment #8: FF&E and Technology Integration Plan (optional)
Develop a plan for procuring, installing, and integrating FF&E and technology systems for a construction project. Describe requirements, outline processes, and explain how proper integration contributes to building turnover and owner satisfaction.

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10
WED (8/9) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Career Paths & Guidance

Sometimes you might get locked into a certain career path early on, whether it’s working for an owner, a builder, or a developer. Which is not bad! But if you have aspirations to pivot outside and get a broader & richer career experience, we’ll teach you how to do that! As well as how employers can benefit from people with experience that differs from their core business.

  • Follow your passion
  • What do firms look for?
  • Owner, builder, developer & design 
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11
MON (8/14) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Industry Trends

There’s a lot going on: CLT is increasingly becoming a focus, and prefab is implemented on various construction sites. How do these items affect project delivery, cost, and overall planning? Learn to adapt to changing industry practices and leverage innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.

  • Prefabrication
  • Cross-laminated timber (CLT)
  • Technology integration

Assignment #9: Technology Integration Proposal (optional)
Propose a plan for integrating innovative technologies like BIM, VR, drones, or other emerging tools into a construction project. Describe the selected technologies, implementation process, potential benefits, and challenges. How can these technologies enhance project outcomes?

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12
WED (8/16) at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
End-to-end Construction Project Management Process

Let’s finish what we’ve started! In this final class, you’ll learn to set up and manage project teams, navigate through project management process flows, evaluate & reflect on your performance to apply the newly-acquired skills in your future.

  • Construction project management process flows
  • Setting up the team
  • Workshop 2: Looking Back Discussion
    You will identify future projects & reflect on your task approach and the ways the course concepts aided your success. 

Assignment #10: Course Project: Construction Project Management Plan
Develop a comprehensive construction project management plan for a hypothetical or real project, covering its entire lifecycle and incorporating lessons learned from the course. Submit a written report and presentation to showcase your mastery of PM concepts and skills.

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What our students say

Carlos Andres BECOME AN ART DIRECTOR

"The group activities, they allow us to interact and exchange ideas, plus the way it is structured is challenging and mind twisting as we collaborate in different parts of the ideation."

Hayley Smith BRANDING 101

"Overall I'm impressed with the level of detail and explanation around particular topics and subjects. There's a real depth to each module which for learning allows the information to stay in your brain."

Rebecca Kouwe HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYTICS

"I really enjoy the format of the course. Lectures with real life examples and an ongoing case study. Also built in 20 minutes at the end of each class for questions is helpful."

Courtney Fulton WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

"I enjoyed the structure of the class. I like how we learned about a topic and practiced it in the workshops. It’s helped me to apply what I learned!"

 
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