Session 8 – Project Scheduling Basics Understanding the difference between the as bid schedule, the original construction schedule, and the current schedule are basics that field leaders and project managers alike must have deep knowledge of. During this session, we will also discuss the different types of schedules as well as introduce the concept of internal project scheduling to create a greater span of proactive project management.

Session 9 – Purchasing Best Practices The second greatest risk for electrical and mechanical contractors is the ability to positively affect the supply chain for materials. In this session, we will discuss concepts behind effective material planning strategies, enterprise level purchasing methodologies, and managing the service levels of our material vendors. Attendees to include field leaders, project administrators, project engineers, project managers, project executives, group/branch executives, financial managers, owners. Learning Objectives:
• How to properly leverage preconstruction planning to drive a proactive purchasing strategy
• How to align risk management between labor and material in order to produce valuable project insight
• Vendor partnership agreement and vendor managed inventory structures and their proper deployment

Session 10 – Change Order Management Effective change order management can dramatically reduce a subcontractor’s risk and increase profitability. This four-hour interactive course explores the change order process from a subcontractor’s view point and provides participants with hands on training in recognizing, scoping, pricing, and negotiating change orders. This course culminates in a mock negotiation where participants can immediately practice the skills that they have learned. Learning Objectives:

• How to properly notify owners and general contractors of changed conditions to reserve your rights
• How to scope, price and sell a change order
• Negotiation strategies to maximize outcomes

Session 11 – Leadership Tools for Success Project managers are also project leaders. We will explore both management and leadership behaviors and explain how they are different. We will discuss what effective leadership looks like and how to lead more effectively.

Session 12 –Goal Setting and Action Planning At the conclusion of the level 100 program participants will have a basic understanding of a broad range of topics critical to contractor success. We will provide participants with the opportunity to set goals and develop personalized action plans for their development. The purpose of this session is two-fold. We are seeking to help participants make the learning stick by defining and committing to make changes when they return to the office. Secondly, we strive to encourage goal setting behavior by teaching how to set goals and develop plans to achieve those goals.