PROJECT ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Building Quality Construction Workflow Skills
March 18, 2025
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
March 19, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
April 15, 2025
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
April 16, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
PROJECT ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Building Quality Construction Workflow Skills
March 18-19, 2025 | April 15-16, 2025
What must Project Engineers know and do to become great Project Support Specialists? This 24-hour Project Engineer course will provide participants with a working knowledge base of the essential industry standard processes and practices.
It begins by highlighting the unique, invaluable role of Project Engineers. It continues with a general overview of the construction industry, then follows the natural sequence of construction projects by exploring the key workflows within the project lifecycle. From the bid documents, all the way through to project closeout, participants will learn not only how things get done, but why we must do them.
SCHEDULE
All sessions will be held at MBI’s ELEVATE Business & Events Center | 4100 Westown Pkwy | WDM The Master Builder Designation program will offer credits for completion of this course. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder’, please visit MBI’s website at www.MBI.Build/mbd.
SESSION 1
March 18, 2025
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
March 19, 2025
8:00 am– 12:00 pm
8:00 am– 12:00 pm
Register Today to Secure Your Seat! For questions or more information, please contact Tara Rinehart at TRinehart@MBI.Build or (515) 657-4395.
WHAT IS A PROJECT ENGINEER?
A practical look at the role of Project Engineers in project success. This includes a fast-paced look at what it means to be a Project Engineer.
EARLY PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Plans – Specs – Submittals. A systematic approach to early issue identification through proper review of the project documents.
SCOPE & CONTRACTS
A discussion surrounding the process of developing scope of work as it relates to both the project as a whole and individual trades and subcontractors.
PROJECT COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
A practical hands-on learning session focused on writing, sending, receiving, understanding and responding to normal communication mediums and protocol on typical construction projects.
BUY-OUT & CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT
An overview of subcontracting, purchase order and change management processes.
COST TRACKING AND EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT
A brief overview of the project budget process. Includes industry standard practices for tracking job costs at both the GC and subcontractor levels.
PROGRESS BILLINGS, RELEASES & INSURANCE
Systematic practices of processing pay applications and the invoice cycle will be demonstrated. Includes a discussion of lien releases and insurance certification requirements.
THE HABITS OF A COMPLETE PROJECT ENGINEER
Beyond the processes – What the best Project Engineers know and do. A practical look at intangible traits, characteristics, and habits that can be learned and practiced to facilitate project success. Includes hands-on exercises.
PRESENTER
Paul Stout
Power Summit
San Diego, CA
Paul is a construction project manager, estimator, LEED Accredited Professional, facilitator, seminar instructor, and the AGC of America’s 2009 National Instructor of the Year. He brings more than twenty-three years of hands-on construction experience and twenty-four years of training and facilitation experience to the arena. From Laborer to Project Manager, Paul advanced through the ranks to learn the industry from the inside out. His personal and career growth included labor, supervision, and management for hundreds of projects. He was a crew Foreman or Superintendent for five years, an Estimator for more than five years and a Project Manager for more than ten years. Paul has managed projects as both Subcontractor and Prime Contractor.
PROJECT ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Building Quality Construction Workflow Skills
March 18-19, 2025 | April 15-16, 2025
ELEVATE Business & Events Center | 4100 Westown Pkwy | WDM, IA
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$1,750 / Person - MBI Members
$2,190 / Person - Non-Members
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Fee includes: Attendance to the event & course materials. Lunch will be provided on March 18 & April 15.
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Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to MBI via email to NFry@MBI.Build. Cancellation requests submitted at least 7 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows.
Please send registration and payment to: Master Builders of Iowa
Attn: Nichole Fry 4100 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA 50266
Email: NFry@MBI.Build