NEW! Project Management Skills for Construction

If you’re serious about excelling as a construction project manager, this is THE course to take. Built exclusively for Manitoba’s construction industry and offered exclusively through WCA, this intensive program gives you the full toolkit to lead projects with confidence — from concept to closeout.

Developed around the core competencies recognized by the Gold Seal certification program, this Project Management masterclass shows you exactly how successful project managers navigate delivery methods, contracts, budgets, schedules, risk, quality and people. You’ll see how every decision impacts cost, timelines and results while learning how to keep your projects running smoothly, your teams aligned and your clients satisfied.

Whether you’re preparing to step into a PM role or looking to sharpen the skills you already use every day, this course will equip you to drive projects forward, build stronger teams and stand out as a leader.

TOPICS:

• Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and of a project manager
• Delivery methods: Understanding your options
• Construction contracts & documents: Core contract principles, construction law and how to stay on top of paperwork
• Tendering & procurement: Running tenders, evaluating bids and managing subcontractors & suppliers
• Project planning & execution:
• Risk management: Spotting issues early and putting plans in place to keep the project on track
• Leadership & communication: Managing people, handling conflict, prioritizing, and building strong project teams

• Developing project plans, budgets and schedules that set the job up for success
• Tracking progress, managing costs, quality and resources throughout the project
• Handling change orders, claims, RFIs, submittals and keeping documentation tight
• Closing out projects smoothly with deficiency management, commissioning and turnover

• New or aspiring project managers who want to take the next step
• Site supervisors, estimators, and coordinators preparing for PM roles
• Anyone in construction seeking a complete understanding of project management and how to deliver successful projects

Lee Kelly, President, Constructing Minds Inc.

Lee Kelly M.A.A.T.O., P.GSC is Founder and President of Constructing Minds Inc., a company dedicated to providing relevant and applicable training to the construction industry.

Lee has boots on the ground experience. With over 35 years of construction management/general contracting experience under her belt she has gained extensive knowledge and a solid foundation in construction practices, processes and procedures in all contract delivery formats. Lee knows construction because she has built it.

Lee has been a member on the National Gold Seal Committee, has won the Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) Chancellor’s Award of Excellence and has earned certificates in Teaching and Training Adults and Instructional Design. Her enthusiasm for training makes her a highly informative, interactive, motivated and sought-after trainer from coast-to-coast.

WCA Cancellation Policy

WCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled five (5) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within five (5) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.

Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee. Please email us at wcaeducation@winnipegconstruction.ca if you require a substitution.