Construction Site Management/Supervision
Course Info
Code IND13-101
Duration 5 Days
Format Classroom
Course Summary
It can be said that a team is only as good as those who lead it, and this is particularly true when it comes to construction site management. Whether you are the lead manager or a supervisor, you will be aware that construction is a more significant part of the cost when it comes to running a project, so good management can make all the difference. Many aspects need to come together to ensure the construction site manager has all the information to lead from the front, which is a skill in itself. A project starts with a feasibility study, then moves to the preliminary design, refinements leading to the final advanced design and cumulates in the procurement of materials and the construction itself.
In this course, you will learn just how important it is to have practical strategies and be skilled at efficiency. These are the critical competencies required for anyone involved and supervising or managing construction sites. Management personnel need to have both technical knowledge and managerial skills. A construction site must have strong leadership by skilled managers who understand working and motivating their team. Failure to do this can have high financial penalties for the project.
The skills taught will demonstrate all areas of management from project managing, affecting performance, meeting deadlines, techniques that drive project success and ensuring that results are achieved and there a no legal issues or pitfalls to contend with.
During this course you’ll learn to:
- Assess and control work methods, systems, personnel and other resources to meet works requirements successfully
- Contribute to maintaining the progress, quality and costs of the work.
- Develop cohesive and positive working relationships
- Lead project meetings
- To be skilled in managing changes, conflicts and dispute resolution
- To be confident with cost control
- To be able to progress payment administration successfully
- To be confident in managing the performance of teams/individuals
- New Project Professionals
- Site Engineers
- Cost Engineers
- Superintendents
- Construction Site Managers
- Construction Site Supervisors
- Anyone looking to upskill for future work
Teaching takes place in a variety of settings including face to face in a classroom environment and will ensure that participants can expand their knowledge of the subject and increase their skill set. The course is delivered via various methods by a specialist tutor. This will include PowerPoint presentations, reviewing articles and other relevant materials, group or individual exercises and discussions. There may be some independent work set, and the course will involve a requirement to submit articles to demonstrate understanding and an end of course test. Note-taking is encouraged, and you are welcome to use electronic devices to do this.
The course manual will form part of the learning but give you references for the future. You are encouraged to ask questions and, if needed, spend time one to one with your tutor to go over any issues. During your time in the classroom, you will be able to network with peers in similar roles.
Course Content & Outline
1. Site Structure and Organisation Including Health and Safety
- Who is involved in a construction site? Owner/Contractor/Subcontractors
- Roles and responsibilities for all
- Safety management as a site supervisor
- Basic onsite safety rules
- Working conditions and hazard management
- Construction site equipment safety
2. Construction Site: Staffing/Facilities/Site Meetings
- A look at the employer, consultants, contractors, subcontractors
- The safe use of temporary buildings, utilities and services
- Construction site security and hazard control
- Day one: The kick-off meeting
- Owner/contractor update and meeting frequency
3. Work Scheduling and Work Monitoring
- Master Scheduling: bar charts,line-of-balance and network logic
- Schedules: Communicating and updating
- Project management control cycle
- Gathering information
- Supervising and inspection
4. Progress Reporting/Cost & Budget Control/Payments
- Risk assessment: factors that impact performance
- Time tracking, costings and quality control
- Taking corrective action
- Role of quantity surveyors/cost engineers
- Financial projections for cash flow
- Fluctuations in budget and final accounts
5. Change Management/Troubleshooting/Dispute Resolution
- Why changes occur
- How to manage changes
- Dealing with claims and disputes
- Involving arbitration/mediation
- What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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