Event
Project Management for AEC Professionals
- Regular price
- $1,895.00
Project Management for AEC Professionals: A 1.5-day interactive workshop that focuses on building the optimal skills to drive project performance.
Engineering projects don’t just need technical expertise—they demand strong leadership, financial acumen, and strategic project execution. This workshop is designed for engineers who want to take control of their projects, maximize profitability, and advance their careers. With a specific focus on consulting engineer and architecture professionals, this training is “all muscle and no fat,” hands on, practical, and immediately implementable.
You’ll learn to think like a firm leader, plan like a strategist, and execute like a top-tier project manager. Gain the skills to balance scope, schedule, and fee while keeping clients engaged and accountable.
- Build bulletproof project plans that drive efficiency and results
- Turn fees into profits and master cash flow management
- Implement the five-step change process to handle project shifts smoothly
- Develop long-term client relationships that secure repeat business
Whether you're an experienced project manager or stepping into leadership, this workshop will give you the tools to drive results, lead with confidence, and become the PM every firm wants on their team.
Take your engineering career to the next level. Are you ready?
TRAINING MODULES:
| 1. | The Strategic Importance of Project Management |
| :: Recognize how great PMs create real business value | |
| :: Learn how to become the Value Engine in your firm | |
| :: Master the six domains of value creation for project managers |
| 2. | The Fee to Cash Process |
| :: Develop project fees that align with client value – and get paid what you’re worth | |
| :: Understand the link between fee, budget, and profitability | |
| :: Gain a cash flow mindset to ensure projects fuel financial success |
| 3. | Project Planning |
| :: Build an airtight project plan that sets clear expectations | |
| :: Use Earned Value Planning to plan and track performance and stay profitable | |
| :: Ensure client accountability so they help you stay on track |
| 4. | Project Kickoff |
| :: Lead an effective kickoff meeting that gets everyone aligned from day one | |
| :: Learn the critical elements of a powerhouse kickoff package | |
| :: Craft a kickoff brief that keeps teams and clients moving forward |
| 5. | Managing Execution |
| :: Establish a proactive communication rhythm to keep everyone on the same page | |
| :: Master the art of keeping clients engaged and informed | |
| :: Learn how to navigate accountability challenges without friction | |
| :: Develop clear, actionable project updates that drive momentum |
| 6. | Managing Change |
| :: Follow the five-step change process to handle scope creep like a pro | |
| :: Gain skills to navigate conflicts and difficult conversations | |
| :: Create a bulletproof change management plan that keeps projects on course |
| 7. | Introduction to Long-Term Client Relationship Building |
| :: Learn how great PMs build trust and win repeat work | |
| :: Understand the keys to client loyalty and long-term success | |
| :: Become the go-to PM clients request for their next project |
This training is co-hosted by ACEC Arkansas. Members of ACEC Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas are eligible for member pricing, please reach out to your respective MO leader for details.
Venue information:
The office of CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.
2600 NE 11th St, Bentonville, AR 72712