Executing: Unit 4 of PMDP (5/21/26)

Advance Your Career as a Construction Project Manager - One Unit at a Time

Looking to sharpen a specific skill or explore AGCVA’s Project Manager Development Program before committing to the full experience? You can register for individual units designed to deliver practical, real-world impact for construction professionals.

Each unit stands on its own—but together, they form a comprehensive pathway to becoming a highly effective construction project manager.

Considering the Full Program?

While this unit delivers targeted value, the full Project Manager Development Program is designed to build your skills progressively across all core areas of project management.

For maximum impact—and a more complete understanding of how each phase connects—we encourage enrolling in the full program experience.

What to Expect for Unit 4 - Executing

This class presents the third process group of Project Management: Executing. This unit introduces contract management in the construction industry. Project Managers learn the steps to creating a contract, reviewing contract documents, and identifying the difference between contractors and subcontractors. This section also addresses how to bill during a project, the reason(s) for contract termination, and the steps to contract termination. Section Two of this unit covers effective implementation of the project.

Course objectives include:

• Discuss contract language related to a construction project
• Identify techniques for negotiating contracts and subcontracts
• Identify the standard documents included in a construction contract
• Explain the process of subcontractor and owner billing
• Discuss the purpose of a mechanic’s lien for security interest
• Identify the circumstances that lead to contract termination
• Describe how to use the schedule as a tool during the Execution process group of Project Management
• Discuss the importance of tracking the Estimate against project costs
• Summarize the steps to acquiring and developing a project team
• Describe how to effectively implement communication plans during the Execution process group of Project Management
• Describe the process for distributing documentation during a project
• Discuss how to implement risk responses to previously identified project risks
• Discuss how to implement responses to newly identified risks during the execution of a project
• Identify the process for purchasing and procurement of project materials
• Explain the importance of proper material handling and storage
• Explain the importance of the Uniform Commercial Code
• Discuss the challenges of selecting equipment for a construction project
• Explain how to process requests for information between stakeholders
• Identify techniques for managing routine and surprise inspections

Who Should Attend

• Early-career project managers
• Professionals transitioning into a PM role
• Individuals looking to strengthen a specific project management skillset

Registration Options

• Register for this unit to focus on a specific area of project management
• Enroll in the full program to gain a comprehensive, start-to-finish PM skillset