- About this Course -
For engineering firm project managers and firm principals, smaller projects can be a core revenue driver. But, smaller projects still have the potential to carry big risk that can be a drag on resources, profitability, and client satisfaction. The good news is that, with the right set of skills in your toolbox, you can ensure that even the smallest projects deliver maximum profits.
Register now for Managing Small Projects Successfully: How to Prevent Small Projects from Becoming Big Problems and learn the skills, hacks, secrets, formulas, trouble-shooters and problem-solvers that make engineering firm executives and clients delighted with small project progress and outcomes.
From planning, scheduling and budgeting to risk control and crisis management, this live online program packs everything you need into just 8 hours of instruction, broken into two-hour sessions to work with your busy schedule. Even better, it is packed with proven insight from the engineering project management experts at PSMJ Resources, Inc.
Earn up to 8 PDHs!
- Course Overview -
Course Outline
Module 1: Keys to Being a Super-Valued PM
February 18 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
- 10 traits found in the most successful small project PM
- How to ramp up your business development skills
- 12 small project contract terms every A/E/C PM must understand
- Control scope creep – the small project success killer!
- Scheduling hacks that limit small project risks
Module 2: Winning Small Project Budget and Cash Flow Secrets
February 20 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
- 4 proven ways to craft a rock-solid budget
- Your small project Change Management Plan that satisfies all stakeholders
- How to get paid for changes and rework
Module 3: Leading Small Project Teams with Confidence
February 25 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
- Time management tricks for maximum personal productivity
- Why large project QA/QC doesn’t work on small projects, and how to maintain quality
- 5 crucial small project KPIs that predict outcomes
Module 4: Bringing in Small Projects on Schedule
February 27 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
- Small project crisis management tricks
- How to use Earned Value Management to stay on track
- When to delegate and how to mentor your rising talent
Meet Your Instructor
After a successful career of over 20 years with A/E/C firms, Jared Jamison shifted gears to pursue his passion for helping other firms succeed through consulting and teaching. Jared is an accomplished engineering executive with extensive experience in engineering management, operations, financial management and business strategy.
He served as a Senior Vice President and Director of Operations where he was responsible overseeing and directing the operations of the firm. He was heavily involved with strategy, management, and finance and was also responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s strategic management system and improving its quality management system.
Jared began his career as a structural engineer at Stanley D. Lindsey and Associates where he designed low and high-rise buildings and specialty structures. He also worked at URS Corporation designing bridges, including the first extradosed cable-stay bridge in the world. Working for several different types of firms, both small and large, has allowed him to be exposed to many different facets of the A/E industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours a week on a combination of pre-recorded lectures, small group assignments, and live sessions with the instructors.
Ready to prevent small projects from becoming big problems?
$995 ACEC Members | $1295 Non-Members | $795 Coalitions Members
Questions? Please email Coalitions@acec.org