Course Outline

Introduction to Construction Project Management for Government

  • Key differences from IT and software project management in the public sector
  • Stakeholders involved in civil construction projects for government
  • Phases of a construction project for government entities

Construction Planning and Scheduling for Government

  • Work breakdown structure (WBS) and deliverables for government projects
  • Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and milestone tracking in public sector projects
  • Scheduling tools: MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent software for government use

Resource and Budget Management for Government Projects

  • Cost estimation methods and budgeting processes for government construction
  • Allocating labor, machinery, and materials in public sector projects
  • Tracking and controlling project expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility

Quality, Risk, and Safety Management for Government Construction

  • Setting quality benchmarks and conducting inspections in government projects
  • Construction-specific risks and mitigation planning for public sector initiatives
  • Health and safety compliance on job sites managed by government entities

Regulatory and Contractual Considerations for Government Construction

  • Permitting processes and government compliance requirements
  • Contract structures in civil engineering projects for government agencies
  • Claims management and dispute resolution mechanisms for public sector contracts

Project Monitoring and Reporting for Government Projects

  • Progress tracking against project plans for government initiatives
  • Reporting tools and documentation standards for public sector projects
  • Site communication strategies and issue resolution processes in government construction

Summary and Next Steps for Government Construction Projects

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of project management principles for government
  • Familiarity with construction or engineering workflows for government
  • Interest in applying structured management to civil works for government

Audience

  • Civil engineers and site managers for government
  • Construction project coordinators for government
  • Professionals transitioning from IT to construction project management for government
 21 Hours

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