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Public Works Project Management
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Register and pay 30 days prior to the bootcamp and save $200 off the regular registration fee.
In this economy, projects run by Public Sector are in the crosshairs! Public Sector Project Managers must prove they can do it as efficiently and cost-effectively as the private sector! Additionally, due to budget constraints, hiring of staff has been curtailed at most public works agencies. This means, the current project management staff to "do more with less."
PSMJ's Public Works Project Management Bootcamp focuses on simple project management approaches that achieve better results than traditional, less-effective, more time-consuming methods. This program will provide you with the tools to more efficiently manage multiple projects while controlling the schedule and budget and the changes that inevitably happen. Our project management protocols focus exclusively on the public works environment and issues that specifically hit the public sector on a daily basis.
2012 Public Works Project Management Bootcamp Dates:
April 12-13, 2012 – Seattle, WA May 3-4, 2012 – Denver, CO May 17-18, 2012 – San Francisco, CA June 7-8, 2012 – Chicago, IL
Public Works Project Managers need the skills and the know-how to select the best consultants, negociate scope, schedule and budget, and deal with elected officials and the public in a very direct manner. During this information-packed two-day bootcamp, you'll learn:
Watch this video to see why you must attend this program!
- The best ways to manage quality and risks
- How to effectively manage change
- Getting your projects closed out and accepted
- What it means to be a project manager/leader
- What’s really important to know about project planning
- How to manage design firms and construction contractors
- The best way to “control” schedule and budget
The result is a bootcamp brimming with practical information.That’s why hundreds of public sector agencies have sent their Project Managers to attend this renowned bootcamp! Secure your spot today!
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Who Should Attend
This bootcamp has been specifically designed for Project Managers, Contract Managers and Senior Managers in public sector design and construction agencies, including:
• Project managers in local, state and federal public works agencies
• Senior managers in public works agencies
• Financial and contract managers in public works agencies
• Engineering and architectural firms who serve public agencies
April 12-13, 2012 – Seattle, WA
Seattle Airport Marriott
3201 South 176th Street
Seattle, WA 98188
Phone: (206) 241-2000
Room Rate: $149 single/double
Hotel Cut-off: 3/23/12
Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seawa-seattle-airport-marriott/
May 3-4, 2012 – Denver, CO
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
7800 East Tufts Avenue
Denver, CO 80237
Phone: (303) 779-1234
Room Rate: $141 single/double
Hotel Cut-off: 4/18/12
Website: http://techcenter.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null
May 17-18, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf
555 North Point Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 563-1234
Room Rate: $175 single/double
Hotel Cut-off: 4/26/12
June 7-8, 2012 – Chicago, IL
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 663-4433
Room Rate: $149 single/double
Hotel Cut-off Date: 5/18/12
Fundamentals
• Project management in the public sector vs. private
• What do we mean by “successful project?”
• Why do so many public works projects fail?
• What is the role of the PM in today’s public works agency?
• What are the traits of the best project managers?
• Should the same PM manage the project from planning to construction?
• How do you manage workflow properly?
• How do the personalities of your team members determine what happens on a project?
Planning
• What is a Project Charter and why is it essential for managing change?
• How can you better identify potential changes and unknowns?
• How do you effectively manage the project’s stakeholders?
• How do you accurately define the scope of services?
• What are the 3 things you need to know when dealing with elected officials?
• What are the 7 things you need to know when dealing with the public?
• What is a PMP and who prepares it?
• What are the 4 budgeting methods and when you should use each?
• What is a “good” schedule and how to get it?
• Why do you need a risk management plan and how do you create one?
Design
• Should you do the design in-house or hire a design consultant?
• How do you select the best design consultant?
• How do you successfully negotiate a design contract?
• How do you manage change and risk on a project?
• How do you manage “the other stuff?”
• What defines quality on a project?
• How can you match costs to the level of quality needed?
• What is the best way to manage multiple projects?
• What do you really need to know to effectively manage a project? How do you find out?
Construction
• Should you do the design in-house or hire a design consultant?
• How do you select the best design consultant?
• How do you successfully negotiate a design contract?
• How do you manage change and risk on a project?
• How do you manage “the other stuff?”
• What defines quality on a project?
Michael S. Ellegood, P.E. Michael has over 40 years experience in civil engineering, including significant experience in design and management of multi-million dollar public works projects. He has held senior management positions with leading consulting engineering firms and public sector agencies. As the recently retired Director of Public Works for Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona, Mike was directly responsible for the Transportation, the Flood Control and Solid Waste departments and had oversight of all capital improvements accomplished by the County including multi-billion jail expansion program. One of the fastest growing counties in the nation, the Transportation Department routinely delivered over a hundred million dollars of public infrastructure annually. Mike successfully introduced performance standards into the project delivery system, resulting in the consistent delivery of the CIP with a construction cost growth rate of less than 5%.
Julie E. Ellegood Julie is the founder of PSM2, a firm specializing in services for public sector design and construction programs. She has served as developer and project manager for the Sky Harbor International Airport’s construction coordination and communication program and worked as a technical writer for a firm specializing in rehabilitation and industrial design, technical writing trainer at ACEA Arizona, engineering specifications writer, and environmental project manager for roadway projects. She’s also developed and facilitated over 100 workshops on partnering and public information, served as the chair of the Maricopa County (AZ) Transportation Advisor Board, and she edited technical and bridge failure reports for Ty Lin International.
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Cancellations received in writing at least 30 days prior to the program receive full refunds. Cancellations received in writing at least 11 days prior to the program receive a credit letter, good for 6 months, towards any PSMJ program or product. Cancellations made 10 or fewer days prior to the program and/or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or credits. You may substitute attendees at any time.
Refund and Cancellation Policies
Discounts for 3 or more attendees from the same firm attending the same location are automatically applied. Team discount cannot be combined with the early bird discount. 3 Attendees Discount – First two registrations are at full price and the third one is at 50% off the full price. 4 Attendees Discount – First three registrations are at full price and the fourth one is FREE. 5 Or More Attendees Discount – First three registrations are at full price, the fourth one is FREE and the fifth one and each additional registration are at 25% off the full price each.
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