Project Management Skills Essentials for Contractors

This course equips new and aspiring project managers with the essential tools and techniques to successfully deliver small to medium-sized construction projects. Participants will work through the entire project lifecycle—from initial proposal, planning, and execution to completion and close-out—gaining practical skills to implement structured project management processes. The program is Gold Seal accredited by the Canadian Construction Association.

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

• Apply modern project management terminology and processes.
• Understand key clauses of CCDC2 contracts and their implications.
• Identify project management responsibilities from start to close.
• Develop a complete project plan for a small construction project.
• Learn from practical experiences and PM “lessons learned.”
• Appreciate the value of a consistent project management methodology.

• Construction contractors and employees of contracting organizations
• Individuals responsible for managing small to medium construction projects
• Project team members with limited prior exposure to project management
• Aspiring project managers seeking practical PM skills