Project Management Bootcamp by MasterBuildersofIowa

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BOOTCAMP PROJECT MANAGEMENT

February 24 - 25, 2026

Today’s construction leaders need more than technical skills—they need strategic vision, communication mastery, and the ability to lead people. This two-day bootcamp helps project managers and superintendents connect preconstruction strategy to field execution while building teams that thrive under pressure. Participants will leave with tools to run effective preconstruction meetings, manage risk early, communicate clearly, and lead with purpose. Expect actionable tools for communication, risk management, and team leadership that deliver stronger results and lasting relationships.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Utilize communication strategies to meet the needs of different audiences and ensure clarity across all stakeholders.

2. Define project success holistically—expanding beyond “on-time, on-budget, on-quality” to include communication, trust, and long-term client value.

3. Align scope, schedule, budget, and team expectations during preconstruction to create a unified project roadmap.

4. Identify and mitigate project risks early by distributing responsibilities to the parties best equipped to manage each specific risk.

5. Set expectations and communicate big-picture strategies to stakeholders and project teams with clarity by aligning actions with the Project Charter.

6. Establish open communication loops that capture Plus/Delta feedback at key project milestones—such as underground completion, topping out, dry-in, and inspections—to continuously improve project performance.

7. Facilitate and report with impact — run focused, outcome-driven meetings, communicate project status proactively, and manage contingency with an understanding of what adds real value to the Owner.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOTCAMP

TWO DAY SCHEDULE

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

7:30 – 8:45 AM

The Build Iowa Breakfast 9:00 – 11:30 AM

Project Management Bootcamp Session 11:45 am – 1:45 PM

Industry Excellence Celebration Luncheon 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Project Management Bootcamp Session 4:00 – 6:30 PM

Construction Industry Reception

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

7:30 – 8:45 AM

The Built to Perform Breakfast 9:00 – 11:30 AM

Project Management Bootcamp Session 12:00 - 1:15 PM

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.

The Power Up with Purpose Luncheon 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Project Management Bootcamp Session

$950 / Person (includes 2 day course, 2 breakfast events, and 2 lunch events)

Dan Rondinelli

Construction Mastery Institute Centennial, CO

Dan Rondinelli, a passionate construction leader and educator dedicated to sharing and serving others interested in advancing their construction careers. Dan holds a “Class A” General Contractors License, is a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), as well as a LEED Accredited Professional with over three decades of commercial construction experience. Half of his career has been dedicated to estimating, preconstruction, and business development. Dan continues to teach Plan Reading/Estimating and has been doing so since 2000 for Colorado State University’s Construction Management Certificate Program. “My goal is to connect next generation constructors with world class subject matter experts and industry best practices to move the needle towards safer and more productive jobsites.”

Co-Presenter

Scott Ready

GH Phipps Construction Companies Windsor, CO

Scott Ready has over 20 years of hands-on construction experience.

Co-Presenter

Alicia Ready

Elder Construction

Fort Collins, CO

An interior design drop-out turned construction management major (CSU 2008), Alicia spent 14 years in operations as a project engineer and project manager for a commercial construction general contractor.

Scott has worked every phase of a project- from framing homes to leading teams as a Superintendent, Project Manager, and VP of Operations. Now a Preconstruction Project Manager with GH Phipps, Scott brings a 360-degree view of how great projects and great teams are built. He’s passionate about sharing his field-based knowledge and helping grow tomorrow’s construction leaders.

As the Director of Training & Development with Elder Construction, Alicia works with project teams to help foster better teamwork through creating a common language and exploring different skills together. In addition, she is the “people person” in the organization and is charged with finding, keeping and growing strong team members.

Alicia is passionate about advancing the industry through workforce development and championing women in construction. She leads the group BuildHER Collaborative in Northern Colorado, which hosts events to foster the growth of industry professionals while also uplifting the entire construction community.

February 24 - 25, 2026

BOOTCAMP PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(Held in conjunction with the MBI’s Winter Conference)

Iowa Events Center 730 3rd St. Des Moines, IA