Construction Project Management for Tribal Organizations
Construction

With so many variables and people, the construction process can be complicated and confusing. If too many things go wrong, projects end up costing unnecessary time and money. This two-day workshop, tailored to the unique needs of the tribal project manager, provides a comprehensive overview of the construction process, from small-scale renovations of existing facilities to new, large-scale projects.

Whether you’re building a small service unit, remodeling an existing school or developing housing units, this course will walk you through the phases of the construction process and illustrate the skills used by successful construction project managers. Class size is limited, so register early.

Topics that will be covered include:

Construction Project Management — Introduction What is construction project management? The tribe as general contractor “Turn-key” projects Benefits of using construction project management Construction Project Manager — Responsibilities and Skills Organization and coordination Planning and scheduling work Controlling and monitoring workflow Dispute resolution Detecting fraud Sanctions and legal remedies

Knowledge of the Construction Process What are you constructing? Where are you building? Foundations and other special conditions The Construction Project Manager and the Building Process The hands-on supervisor and work coordinator Overview of a typical building project walk-through Special considerations when building on federal Indian land Local permits and inspections