Public Works Construction Project Management
October 29-30, 2008
Vancouver, WA
Course Faculty: Wayne Reynolds
Managing the preconstruction and construction phases of public works projects has become increasingly complex with added concerns related to the avoidance or early resolution of claims.
This course focuses on successful project management for managers and engineers involved in field and office operations of public works projects. Topics include laws governing public works construction in the State of Washington, contract change orders and extra work, specifications, procedures, responsibilities, and relationships between the designer, field construction engineering personnel, resident engineer, contractor and subcontractors.
To learn how to bring this course to your organization, please contact us at 206-685-8936.
The course also covers the planning and execution of engineering work, inspection of materials and workmanship, the measurement and payment of work completed, and other tasks necessary for ensuring timely progress and avoiding costly delay claims.
Course Topics
- Design/construction process
- Responsibilities and authority
- Records, reports, and documentation
- Analysis and function of specifications
- Laws and public agency contracts
- Construction safety
- Preconstruction operations
- Construction planning and scheduling
- Construction operations
- Measurement for payment
- Construction materials/workmanship
- Changes and extra work
- Claims, disputes, arbitration
- Risk allocation
- Project closeout
- Lien protection
- Self-assessment as a project representative
Who Should Attend
Project managers, contract administrators, architects, resident engineers, inspectors, contractors, design personnel, and construction specifiers will benefit from this course.
Continuing Education Units and Professional Development Hours
Course participants will earn 1.4 CEUs/14 PDHs upon successful completion of this course. The CEU is a nationally recognized measure of participation in a noncredit continuing education program that meets established criteria for increasing knowledge and competency.