Course Outline
Day 1: Planning and Management of Construction Projects
Module 1: Fundamentals of Construction Project Management
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Construction project life cycle
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Key success factors and common failure causes
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Roles and responsibilities in the project organisation
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Interconnection between timeline, budget, quality and resources
Module 2: Planning and Chart Management
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Decomposition of project structure (WBS)
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Definition of tasks and dependencies
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Critical path and key stages
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Timeline management and tracking
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Direct execution tracking of the chart
Module 3: Managing Multiple Parallel Projects
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Prioritisation of projects and tasks
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Managing competing priorities
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Coordination between multiple objects
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Resource balancing across projects
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Portfolio approach in construction project management
Module 4: Resource and Risk Management
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Planning and allocation of resources
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Managing capacity constraints
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Identification of project risks
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Assessment of probability and impact
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Strategies for risk management and minimisation
Day 2: Process Optimisation and Stakeholder Management
Module 5: Lean Approaches in Construction
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Introduction to Lean Construction
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Identification of activities without added value
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Analysis of bottlenecks and inefficiencies
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Improvement of workflow
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Practical tools for continuous improvement
Module 6: Identification and Management of Bottlenecks
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Analysis of current processes
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Identification of bottlenecks
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Managing dependencies between teams and executors
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Removal of delays in the process
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Improving coordination between participants
Module 7: Stakeholder Management
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Identification of stakeholders
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Analysis of interests and expectations
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Working with contractors, executors and subcontractors
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Managing interactions with external clients
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Managing conflicts and opposing interests
Module 8: Effective Communication in the Project Environment
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Organisation of project meetings
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Tracking agreements and decisions
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Managing escalations
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Communication in problems and changes
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Practical scenarios and exercises
Day 3: Leadership, Productivity and Digital Tools
Module 9: Leadership Skills for Project Managers
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Leadership in the project environment
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Delegation and execution tracking
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Team resource management
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Motivation and engagement
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Managing solution resistance
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Managing change
Module 10: Time Management and Personal Efficiency
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Prioritisation of tasks and activities
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Managing multiple engagements
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Efficient time allocation
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Managing operational load
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Practical techniques for increasing productivity
Module 11: Digital Tools and AI for Construction Project Management
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Introduction to Generative AI
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Possibilities and limitations of AI tools
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Preparing reports and project documentation
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Summarising meetings and agreements
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Information analysis and structuring
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Preparing stakeholder communication
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Creating effective prompts for project managers
Module 12: Practical Workshop and Application in the Working Environment
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Analysis of real challenges from the organisation
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Working on specific project scenarios
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Identification of improvement opportunities
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Developing practical solutions
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Plan for implementing learning outcomes after the training
Summary and Next Steps
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Key takeaways from the training
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Individual and team actions for improvement
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Preparation for consistently applying the new practices
Requirements
Participants Are Expected To:
- Have practical experience in executing, coordinating or managing construction, infrastructure or investment projects.
- Understand the main phases of the construction project life cycle.
- Be familiar with interaction with external teams, contractors, executors, subcontractors or other stakeholders.
- Have basic skills in working with office applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams or equivalent tools).
- Be prepared to actively participate in discussions, practical exercises and work on real cases.
Desirable (But Not Mandatory) Knowledge
- Prior experience in planning and tracking of charts, resources or budgets.
- Understanding of key concepts in project management such as timeline, dependencies, risks and resource planning.
- Basic familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini or similar solutions.
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Managers and experts in the "Capital Construction" direction
- Investment specialists
- Engineers involved in planning and project coordination
- Project coordinators
- Team and project leaders, engaged with construction objects implementation
- Specialists responsible for resource, timeline and stakeholder interaction management
No formal project management certification or prior specialised training is required. Participants should have practical experience in construction or investment projects and a desire to acquire tools for increasing efficiency in complex management.
Testimonials (1)
Understanding that in project management is more about tailoring and assessing each situation than just deciding what to do next.
