Construction Project Management Training Course

This course provides practical skills and knowledge for managing construction projects from initiation to completion. It focuses on planning, scheduling, budgeting, site supervision, quality control, safety management, and contract administration. Participants will learn how to deliver construction projects efficiently while meeting technical standards, timelines, and cost requirements.

Target Groups

• Construction project managers and engineers
• Site supervisors and foremen
• Civil and structural engineers
• Quantity surveyors and estimators
• Architects and construction consultants
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Government infrastructure officers
• Students in construction and engineering fields

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand construction project life cycles
• Develop effective project plans and schedules
• Manage construction budgets and costs
• Supervise and coordinate site activities
• Ensure quality control and compliance
• Apply construction risk management techniques
• Manage procurement and contracts
• Improve communication among project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress effectively
• Deliver projects within scope, time, and budget

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Construction Project Management

• Overview of construction projects
• Roles and responsibilities in construction management
• Project life cycle stages
• Types of construction projects
• Key success factors

Module 2: Construction Project Planning

• Project scope definition
• Work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Site planning and layout
• Resource planning (labor, materials, equipment)
• Project feasibility studies

Module 3: Scheduling and Time Management

• Construction scheduling techniques
• Gantt charts and critical path method (CPM)
• Program evaluation and review technique (PERT)
• Milestone tracking
• Delay management strategies

Module 4: Cost Estimation and Budget Control

• Cost estimation methods
• Bill of quantities (BOQ)
• Budget preparation and control
• Cost tracking and reporting
• Cost overruns management

Module 5: Construction Quality Management

• Quality assurance and quality control
• Construction standards and codes
• Site inspections and testing
• Material quality control
• Continuous improvement practices

Module 6: Construction Safety and Risk Management

• Health and safety regulations
• Hazard identification and mitigation
• Site safety management plans
• Accident prevention strategies
• Risk assessment and response

Module 7: Procurement and Contract Administration

• Procurement processes in construction
• Tendering and contractor selection
• Types of construction contracts
• Contract management and disputes
• Supplier and subcontractor management

Module 8: Site Management and Supervision

• Daily site operations
• Workforce coordination
• Equipment and material management
• Site reporting and documentation
• Conflict resolution on site

Module 9: Monitoring and Project Control

• Progress tracking methods
• Earned value management (EVM)
• Variance analysis
• Change management processes
• Reporting and communication systems

Module 10: Project Completion and Handover

• Project close-out procedures
• Inspection and final approvals
• Documentation and as-built drawings
• Defects liability management
• Post-project evaluation and lessons learned