Events

Project Manager Development Program Module 1: Estimating and Job Costing
WHO: AGC of America and the San Antonio Chapter
WHEN: May 28, 2009 thru May 29, 2009
WHERE: The San Antonio Chapter, 10806 Gulfdale, San Antonio, TX 78216

This program is sold out. To be placed on the waiting list please submit a registration form. Contact meetings@agc.org with questions.

This new program provides the essential estimating and job costing skills every emerging project manager needs to know within a highly interactive, 16-hour course. Held on May 28th and 29th this course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance their ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.

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Who Should Attend?

The PMDP is designed for early-career project managers and those that aspire to be in such a role.

Estimating & Job Costing covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Estimating Basics
  • Project Planning and Setup
  • Estimating Costs for Specific Tasks
  • Estimating Costs not Associated with a Specific Task
  • Estimating Costs of Work by Others
  • Putting Estimates into Action
  • Estimating Redesign and Revisions
  • Project Contributions to Corporate Profits

The learning objectives for this course are to:

  • Learn the importance of an estimate
  • Recognize the different types of estimates
  • Develop basic estimating skills
  • Recognize the importance of good documentation
  • Define how accurate cost information is critical to the success of the company
  • Identify the connection between design, estimating, and project costs
  • Identify how equipment costs are developed and integrated into the estimate
  • Conclude how work by others, general cost and overhead are included in the estimate

Completion Requirements

Participants are expected to arrive on time, attend the program from start to finish, complete the post-program evaluation. Successful completion is also determined based on contribution to in-class discussion and activities.

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request. Participants will be eligible for 16 AIA Learning Units (LU).