Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion students should be able to:

• Communicate effectively and collaborate on construction project
• Recognizing and applying the various delivery systems used in the construction industry
• Employing risk analysis, constructability, bidding, cost and quality control, and contract management skills.
• Managing contract documentation.
• Writing RFIs, Change Orders, and other required industry correspondence.

1. Learners will individually demonstrate the understanding of basic concepts in construction project management by the following:

A. Periodic quizzes
B. Mid term examination
C. Final examination
2. Successfully complete three "Discovery Projects" which will represent some of the concepts, issues, and themes necessary to achieve the course outcomes. These projects will be completed individually and then collaboratively reviewed in groups of two persons or more. Learners will develop an owner's wish list, contractor's scope of work, letter of intent, and related construction management documentation.

Themes, issues and Concepts:

• "Best Interest of the Project" approach to Management
• Project Management Administration
• Project Delivery Systems/Contract Types
• Communication and Organization
• Document Management
• Scheduling Management
• Material Management / Purchasing
• Cost Control / Schedule of Values
• Staging/Layout Considerations
• Customer Relationships
• Project Team Building
• Contract Administration
• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
• Safety Management
• Change Orders
• Risk Management
• Claims and Claims Disputes / Dispute Resolution
• Project Close Out