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Project Management
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More A/E/C firms choose PSMJ’s Project Management
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July 14-15, 2011
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July 28-29, 2011
Washington, DC
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August 4-5, 2011
Atlanta, GA
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August 11-12, 2011
San Diego, CA
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September 15-16, 2011
Orlando, FL
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September 22-23, 2011
Denver, CO
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October 20-21, 2011
Chicago, IL
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October 27-28, 2011
Seattle, WA
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November 3-4, 2011
Las Vegas, NV
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November 10-11, 2011
Boston, MA
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December 8-9, 2011
Vancouver, BC
PSMJ not only helps you improve your project management skills, we give you the tools to implement best PM practices efficiently and effectively. As a premium to your Bootcamp participation, we provide you with PSMJ’s must-have PM Digital Toolbox, a CD filled with PSMJ’s proprietary tools — a $695 value, yours FREE!
The heart of PSMJ’s PM Digital Toolbox is a one-year license to use PlanTrax®, PSMJ’s popular project management system. Quicker to learn and easier to use than other project management software, PlanTrax® helps you address and master the many scheduling and budgetary components of your job. Your Digital Toolbox features an array of templates, spreadsheets, and other highly useful tools for responsibilities such as:
• Preparing project management plans • One-week and multi-week forecasting • Task management
• Quality control
• Change and risk management
Why PSMJ’S Project Management Bootcamp?
Would you believe that 68 percent of architecture and engineering clients that switch to a different consultant do so because they begin to feel like they’re being treated “indifferently” and “taken for granted?” According to PSMJ’s industry-leading survey data, this is a fact—one that stands up remarkably well to the litmus test of common sense, right? Our surveys also report that the number one trait clients expect from their consultant’s project manager is follow through. They want PMs who do what they say they are going to do. That means, if a Project Manager tells a client they can handle an issue, it should be as a good as done for that client. Make no mistake—in this business environment, PMs who promise the world, but fail to deliver will be exposed, and your firm will suffer.
Interestingly enough, being “good technically” was ranked tenth on the client’s list of desirable PM traits. Indeed, clients expect you and your firm to be good technically. Being good technically is not the differentiator—most clients are not technically savvy enough to distinguish the difference between a good design and a great one. They do know, however, when the design doesn’t work, when you are late with a deliverable, when you do not return a call, or when they have to ask you for something multiple times.
PSMJ’s Project Management Bootcamps will give your PMs the knowledge and tools they need to perform better, more efficiently, and with greater attention to client service. We’ll make your good PMs great!
PM Bootcamp Objectives
You gain real-world understanding of the critical techniques and strategies used by the country’s most successful project managers:
• Improve your personal project management skills • Strengthen your technical skills— negotiation, budgeting, scheduling, risk management • Refine your “people skills”— marketing, communication, leadership
Who should attend?
PSMJ’s Project Management Bootcamps is a transformative experience appropriate for project managers at every stage of their career, as well as:
• Principal • Associate • Seasoned PM • Assistant PM • Department head
• Studio manager or branch office manager
Every bootcamp is designed to compress a wealth of
knowledge and insight gained from decades of real-world PM experience into two information-packed days. These are the must-know strategies and must-have techniques of today’s most successful project managers—highly practical advice you’ll find plenty of opportunities to apply immediately upon your return to the office. That’s why more than 30,000 A/E project managers have already attended this industry-renowned program—many more than once! Shouldn’t you be the next?
Successful Projects Start With Successful Relationships Between Project Manager and Client
Now more than ever, achieving success as an architecture or engineering firm depends on the quality of a firm’s relationships with its clients, and no one is more responsible for those relationships than your Project Managers. In an industry where the difference in the quality of a deliverable a client receives from one firm to the next has become increasingly miniscule, and building restrictions and environmental requirements have become increasingly complicated, the Project Manager’s ability to work closely with a client to overcome problems and manage risk has become the new touchpoint of value. However, Project Managers capable of providing this premium level of service aren’t born that way; they become that way…after attending PSMJ’s Project Management Bootcamps.
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Project Management Bootcamp
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• Staffing requirements • Resource planning • Project budgeting
Christopher P. Martersteck, AIA, LEED AP, DBIA With 35 years in the profession, Chris has served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Project Management Director for several international architecture, engineering, and construction services firms, guiding project teams in project and construction management, as well as Integrated Project Delivery/ Design-Build projects. Chris has successfully managed technically complex and highly accelerated award- winning design-build projects, as well as a full-range of conventional A/E/C projects. He has created customized tools and courses and helped thousands of project managers to better achieve their client and firm goals in his role as a PSMJ project delivery consultant.
William A. Sorrentino, Jr., P.E., PMP, DBIA Bill is a registered professional engineer, a certified project management professional and Design Build certified with over 30 years of design and construction experience. He has held various positions in the industry and travels around the United States advising Government Agencies and A/E Firms in PM practices. Bill’s leadership and recommendations have shaped the way his organization implements and practices project management. As a PSMJ consultant, Bill has trained thousands of project managers and provided consulting services to hundreds of A/E/C organizations.
Patricia M. Huntley, PMP
Patty brings over 25 years of experience to her work with PSMJ. Her career includes the successful planning and execution of a broad range of projects, from small single-discipline projects, to fast-track, design-build projects. She was also a construction management consultant planning the construction of large public and private facilities. As a PSMJ consultant, Patty has worked with numerous firms that were subsequently able to improve their project delivery processes, reduce project write-offs and increase project profitability. She has trained thousands of projects managers in firms throughout the U.S. and Canada on project management, working with firms to assess and improve PM practices and competencies.
Alan F. Bollinger, P.E.
Alan has more than 25 years of experience and is currently Vice President of CH2M–Hill. His extensive project management experience includes project identification, scope and fee development, project team selection and leading the execution of agreed upon work. Measures of success include meeting or exceeding client’s standards for quality, service, responsiveness and project–specific financial measures. He has trained more than 10,000 project managers and program managers in the principles and fundamentals of successful project delivery.
Michael D’Alessandro, P.E., PMP
Mike has a BS in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Environmental Engineering, as well as more than 25 years of experience as a consulting engineer and firm leader. He currently serves as Director of Corporate Development for Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., responsible for project delivery, operations systems, and corporate marketing. Over the 11 years he has been with PSMJ, Mike has worked with hundreds of A/E firms on strategic planning, operations improvements, and project management initiatives.
Our instructors have worked the same terrain and speak your language
They know the trials—and the triumphs—you’ve seen. You can count on reliable, “real-world” instruction from pros totally dedicated to sharing their expertise to make your job easier and your firm more successful. Known for their success in the A/E/C industry, each instructor has taught thousands of project managers on the best practices for superior project deliv-ery. They won’t drill you...they’ll inspire you. Your Bootcamp will be led by one of the following instructors:
- Sandy Wards, Project Land Surveyor McElhanney
“This course exceeded my expectations! The instructor managed to ‘convince
us’ to use the materials. He really backed them, and that was valuable.”
Seminar Agenda
You experience two intense days of training at this bootcamp. First, we tell you what to do to become a more successful project manager…then we show you how to do it. We cover all aspects of the responsibilities of a well-rounded PM, and answer all your questions in the following areas, including:
1. What is a Project Manager? n What traits do the best PMs share? n How can I work better with my principals? 2. Business Development
n Why should every PM have a role in business development?
n How can I effectively cross-sell my firm’s services?
n How can I use my current job to bring in more work in the future?
3. Planning the Project
n When should I begin the project planning process?
n What are the 10 critical elements of a good project management plan?
n What are the differences in planning for small projects vs. large projects?
4. Project Scheduling
n What are the 11 elements of a good schedule?
n What common pitfalls should I avoid when making a project schedule? n How can I develop and implement a more efficient work process?
5. Project Financial Plan
n What are the 4 ways I can budget a project? n How do I balance scope and fee?
n How can I negotiate the best contract? n What are the 6 steps PM’s can use to improve cash flow?
6. Leading the Project
n Why do some teams fail and some succeed…and when do I change team members?
n What are the 7 steps to assuring key staff at critical points in a project?
n How can I identify and deal with difficult personality types?
7. Managing Your Clients
n Why do clients select different firms? n How well do I know my client…and why does it matter?
n How can I improve my relationship with my clients?
8. Managing Risks
n Why do traditional QA/QC approaches fail?
n What are my liability risks?
n What are the 29 terms I should include in A/E contracts?
n What are the common pitfalls to avoid in sub-consultant negotiations? 9. Personal Productivity
n How can you make sure every meeting counts?
n What’s more effective: telephone or email?
n How can I effectively delegate to manage workflow?
n How can I work more efficiently with my assistant project manager? 10. Managing Multiple Projects n How many projects can 1 PM handle? n What are the keys to managing multiple projects?
n What are the 8 elements of a successful client management plan?
11. Controlling the Project
n What are the critical project elements that constantly need monitoring?
n What are the 5 critical numbers I need from accounting?
n How can I effectively manage your sub-consultants?
12. Getting Out of Trouble n How do I avoid problems? n What to do in a crisis and how to recover quickly
n What can I do if you’re behind schedule or over budget?
n What is the proper way to ask a client for additional fees?
13. Wrapping Up the Project n What’s the right way to complete a project?
n What are the elements of a successful project close-out?
n How can I turn a completed project into the next job?
Program Elements
Participation, instruction, workbook, Project Management Digital Toolbox CD, and reference materials plus continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks on both days. Team Discount
Discounts for 3 or more attendees from the same firm attending the same program are available. Cannot be combined with early bird discount. 100% Money–Back Guarantee There’s absolutely no risk involved. The value and benefits of attending our educational Bootcamps are confirmed by thousands of satisfied participants. If you are not completely satisfied with the return on your investment, please send us a letter within 30 days of your bootcamp attendance explaining the reason(s) you were unsatisfied. We’ll arrange for you to attend another one of our seminars or refund your money. Refunds and Cancellations
Cancellations received in writing at least 40 days prior to the Bootcamp receive full refunds. Cancellations received in writing at least 11 business days prior to the program receive a credit letter, good for six months, towards any PSMJ program or product. Cancellations made 10 or fewer days prior to the bootcamp and/or no–shows are not eligible for refunds or credits, however, you may substitute attendees at anytime.
Can’t Come To Us?
PSMJ can present this Bootcamp at your firm, customized entirely to your needs. We’ll also tailor the benefits to ensure your firm’s continuing success. Our consultants and trainers can assist your firm with specific management, marketing, presentation, pricing, and negotiating needs. Please contact Kim Pazera, Vice President, Consulting Services, at (617) 965–0055 or email her at [email protected] for more details on customized training.
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A block of rooms is reserved for PSMJ attendees at each location. To secure reduced rates, please make hotel reservations by the cut-off dates above and be sure to mention that you are attending PSMJ’s A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp. If you have any problems or questions regarding reservations, please contact the Education Department at (800) 537-7765.
Program Hours:
Day One 8:33 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Day Two 8:03 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
oJuly 14-15, 2011 - Toronto, ON
Hyatt Regency Toronto on King
370 King Street, West • Toronto, ON M5V 1J9
Phone: (416) 343-1234 • Room Rate: $166 CAD single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: June 13, 2011
oJuly 28-29, 2011 – Washington, DC
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
2800 South Potomac Avenue • Arlington, VA, 22202 Phone: (703) 413-1300 • Room Rate: $199 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: July 6, 2011
oAugust 4-5, 2011 – Atlanta, GA
Sheraton Atlanta
165 Courtland Street • Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 659-6500 • Room Rate: $129 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: July 13, 2011
oAugust 11-12, 2011 – San Diego, CA
Manchester Grand Hyatt
One Market Place • San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 232-1234 • Room Rate: $199 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: July 20, 2011
oSeptember 15-16, 2011 – Orlando, FL
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard • Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: (407) 934-7000 • Room Rate: $159 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: August 15, 2011
oSeptember 22-23, 2011 – Denver, CO
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown 1400 Welton Street • Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 603-8000 • Room Rate: $179 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: August 31, 2011
oOctober 20-21, 2011 – Chicago, IL
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue • Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 696-1234 • Room Rate: $179 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: September 28, 2011
oOctober 27 – 28, 2011 – Seattle, WA
Renaissance Seattle Hotel
515 Madison Street • Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 583-0300 • Room Rate: $149 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: October 5, 2011
oNovember 3-4, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV
Planet Hollywood
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard, South • Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: (702) 785-5555 • Room Rate: $129 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: October 3, 2011
oNovember 10-11, 2011 – Boston, MA
Hilton Boston Back Bay
40 Dalton Street • Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 236-1100 • Room Rate: $199 single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: October 20, 2011
oDecember 8-9, 2011 – Vancouver, BC
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard Street • Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7
Phone: (604) 683-1234 • Room Rate: $159 CAD single/double Hotel Cut-off Date: November 14, 2011
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- Janet Pini, Project Architect
DMR Architects
“The information was so valuable and quickly delivered that I was afraid to leave the room. So much content was delivered in 2 days!”
- Charles Prior, Project Engineer
Stearns & Wheler - GMD
“This course really hit it on the button—every project
manager needs to take this course.”
- Blair Shoniker, Environmental Planner
AECOM
“Best professional development course I have taken in my
career! I will implement “PM Change” with great enthusiasm.”
