Beginner’s Guide to Construction Project Management

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Beginnerʼs Guide to Construction Project Management

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Construction Project Management 101 Smartsheet Contributor Diana Ramos on Nov 14, 2015

If you’re new to construction project management, this article will walk you through the must-know basics (#construction-project-management-basics-how-to-win-the-project), commonly used business models for construction projects (#business-models-for-construction-projects), and the role of a project manager in construction projects (#the-role-of-a-project-manager-in-construction-management) so you can master the skills and expertise needed to manage dynamic, time-sensitive construction projects of all sizes. You’ll also learn about the best universities to study construction project management (#education-opportunitiesfor-construction-project-management) and hear from industry experts (#new-to-construction-advice-from-the-experts) to better understand best practice tips and tricks when it comes to construction project management.

What Is Construction Project Management (CPM)? History of Construction Management, from the Pyramids to Today The Role of a Project Manager in Construction Management The Role of a Contractor in Construction Management Construction Project Management Basics: How to Win the Project

What Is Construction Project Management (CPM)? According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is “the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality, and participating objectives.” You can extend PMI’s definition to construction project management, wherein a construction project manager uses the same model to achieve the same goal, only in a construction context. At its most fundamental level, construction project management handles the planning, coordination, and execution of a construction project, whether it’s agricultural, residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, heavy civil, or environmental. Construction project management typically includes complicated tasks that can shift wildly, depending on the work at hand, and it requires strong skills in communication, deep knowledge of the building process, and the ability to problem-solve. Construction project management is a complex field, requiring knowledge in many different areas like finance, mediation, law, business, and more.

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