MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

IND138  1988 Fall – 2010 Fall

Construction Project Management

1.

Identify and define the functions of a management system. (I)

2.

List the activities necessary to create a preconstruction plan. (II)

3.

Describe the role of organizational activities in preconstruction planning. (II)

4.

Develop a project plan which includes a preconstruction and project schedule and crew analysis worksheet. (II)

5.

Set up systems which control costs and risk. (III)

6.

Describe the difference between formal and informal policies and procedures. (IV)

7.

Write policies and procedures which govern a construction project; develop a plan for administration of project paperwork. (IV)

8.

Identify purchasing and receiving management techniques. (V)

9.

Name the tool used for purchasing and establish a control system to track this tool. (V)

10.

Describe the components which comprise subcontracting management. (VI)

11.

Organize a project layout which includes a site plot plan. (VII)

12.

Establish a plan to protect materials and small tools. (VIII)

13.

Reduce the number of times material is moved and the amount of handwork involved. (IX)

14.

Direct project start up and prepare for project close out. (X)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

IND138  1988 Fall – 2010 Fall

Construction Project Management

I. Project Management

A. Management System

1. Planning

2. Organizing

3. Staffing

4. Controlling

5. Directing

B. Functions

1. Motivation

2. Leadership

3. Innovation

4. Communication

II. Preconstruction Planning

A. Goals

1. Work Requirements of Project

2. Resources

3. Hiring Policies/Procedures

4. Material Purchases

5. Scheduling Materials

B. Preconstruction Planning Activities

1. Steps

2. Purpose

C. Organization

1. Work Responsibilities

2. Structuring

3. Staffing

4. Organization Chart

D. Project Plan

1. Preconstruction Planning Schedule

2. Project Schedule

E. Production Support

1. Initial Crew Analysis

2. Test Models, Pilot Studies

3. Support Activities

4. Preconstruction Conference

III. Control Systems

A. Cost

1. Labor

2. Graphs

B. Risk

1. Documentation

2. Report Types

a. Daily Construction Report

b. Occurrence Report

c. Time Cards

d. Schedule Update

e. Document Clarification Requests

IV. Policies, Procedures

A. Use

1. Administrative, Work Activities

2. Formal

3. Informal

4. Company-Wide

5. Project Related

6. External Influences

B. Application

1. Written Policies

2. Project Paperwork

3. Filing Procedures

V. Purchasing, Receiving

A. Procurement

1. Locating

2. Buying

3. Ordering

4. Receiving

B. Purchase Order

1. Terms

2. Conditions

C. Purchase Control System

D. Field Purchasing

E. Expediting

1. Receiving Materials, Supplies

2. Controlling Materials, Supplies

VI. Subcontractor Management

A. Job Definition

1. Bids, Subcontracts

2. Site Requirements

3. Submittals, Change Orders

4. Scheduling, Coordinating

5. Quality, Safety, Payment Control

B. Subcontract Review

1. Contractual Obligations

2. Terms

3. Conditions

4. Attachments

C. Subconstruction

1. Preconstruction Planning

2. Bi-Monthly Management

3. Weekly Project

VII. Project Layout

A. Criteria

1. Yard

2. Office

3. Roads

4. Fabrication

5. Storage

B. Site Plot Plan

1. Criteria

2. Problems

VIII. Material Storage and Protection

A. Protection Activities

1. Storing Material Where It Can Be Found

2. Protection From Weather

3. Protection From Theft

4. Controlling Material Use

B. Small Tool, Supply Control

1. Access Limitations

2. Control Methods

IX. Material Handling and Fabrication

A. Formwork Fabrication

1. Assembly Line Methods

2. Material Moves

3. Hand Labor

B. Fabrication Flow Chart

X. Mobilization

A. Project Start Up

1. Directing

2. Mobilization

3. Permits, Licenses

4. Checklist

B. Project Close Out

C. Approving Materials for Fabrication

1. Purpose

2. Materials Needed First

3. Letter of Submittal

4. Submittal Inquiry From

5. Submittal Log