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The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the construction team. This person must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle project documents, contracts, progress reports, and closeout documents. This program offers project coordinators and office support staff the ability to enhance their skillsets and operational understanding in project life cycles, plans and specifications, organization and team collaboration.

Who Should Attend:

• Project Coordinators
• Assistant Project Coordinators
• Administrative Assistants
• Office Managers

Session 6 Description:

Now more than ever, organizations are needing to find innovative, creative solutions to remain competitive. In this energetic and interactive session attendees will learn strategies for enhancing creative problem-solving to go beyond our current patterns of thinking.

Note: This is session 6 of a six day program. This an exclusive session for the Project Coordinator program. This session is not available for a stand-alone registration. 

Mastering communication and interpersonal skills are an essential in the success of projects. Construction projects follow a chain of communication from one person to the next, and from one party to another. With strong communication skills and workplace relationships, you can avoid delays, rework, and costly misunderstandings. Communication Skills was designed to enhance communication and improve teamwork which ultimately impacts your project success.

What You Will Learn:

• Understanding your role as a trainer, role-model, and mentor
• Recognizing communication & behavior styles in yourself and others
• Explore active listening techniques and recognize the barriers
• Discuss the importance of feedback and identify successful techniques for giving and receiving it
• Understand the impact of professionalism on the job site with peers, supervisors, and clients

Who Should Attend:

• Field workers
• Rising leaders & key personnel in team culture
• Administrative professionals
• Entry Level Workers & Apprentices
• People interested in enhancing their communication skills

This course counts for 7 hours of Unpaid Related Instruction (URI)!

Course Session Time: 7:30 – 3:00 p.m.
*NOTE DATE CHANGE

Instructor(s): Dan Paulson, InVision Development International, LLC

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Registration Fee:  $200 Members & Apprentices

Construction foremen play a critical role in successful construction sites. They act as leaders and managers on complex construction sites; provide communications between the field and the home office and are often on the front line with the customers. Being a successful foreman requires skill. This person is an individual who not only produces a high-quality final product, but also one who is profitable, productive, and personable.

Who Should Attend:

• Field workers looking to explore and grow in the role of a foreman
• Foreman looking to improve skills sets and enhance the function of a team
• Small – midsize construction company owners wanting to improve his or her leadership abilities

What You Will Learn:

• Understand the role of a foreman
• Explore your leadership style and understand it’s impact
• Discuss why delegation is critical to your success and how to do it effectively
• The steps to building an engaged team and establishing a positive workplace culture

This course counts for 7 hours of Unpaid Related Instruction (URI)!

Course Session Time: 7:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor(s): Bill Rozga, Trade Talk LLC

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Registration Fee:  $200 Members & Apprentices