Construction Project Manager Training | Houston, TX | Dec 8–9, 2026

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Construction Project Manager Training 2-Day Professional Training | Houston, TX Course Overview Construction projects require effective planning, coordination, communication, cost control and leadership. Project managers must balance schedules, resources, subcontractors, safety requirements, contractual obligations and changing site conditions to keep projects moving toward successful outcomes. Strive Wisdom’s two-day Construction Project Manager Training is designed to strengthen practical project management capabilities for construction professionals. Participants will explore key project management responsibilities, discuss common industry challenges and work through practical approaches they can apply on the job and in the field. The training covers essential areas including project planning, safety management, productivity, subcontractor and vendor coordination, scheduling, claims, contracts, cost control, recordkeeping, communication and decision-making. Event Details

Course: Construction Project Manager Training Duration: 2 days Location: Houston, TX Suggested dates: Tuesday–Wednesday, December 8–9, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day Language: English Delivery: Classroom training; virtual or on-site delivery may be available by arrangement Credits: 16 (as stated in the course information; confirm applicable credit recognition before advertising) Certificate: Course Completion Certificate Provider: Strive Wisdom

Venue, trainer and delivery arrangements should be confirmed before registration opens. Learning Objectives By the end of the training, participants will be better prepared to:

Explain how pre-planning can influence project performance and business outcomes. Recognise how job-site productivity affects contractors, craft workers, owners and designers. Identify information used to assess subcontractors, vendors, materials and equipment. Understand how project documentation, contract provisions and legal considerations can affect project outcomes. Apply practical approaches to planning, scheduling, cost control and coordination. Strengthen communication, problem-solving and decision-making in construction project environments.

Who Should Attend? This training may be useful for:

Construction project managers Assistant project managers and project engineers Construction supervisors and site managers Contractors and construction business professionals Professionals involved in project planning, scheduling, procurement or cost control

Participants should bring relevant workplace questions or examples to support practical discussion. Course Topics 1. Project Planning and Pre-Planning - Project objectives, planning considerations and the relationship between preparation and project performance. 2. Safety Management - Safety responsibilities, coordination and the role of safety practices in construction project delivery. 3. Construction Productivity - Factors affecting site productivity and the impact of inefficiencies on project stakeholders. 4. Subcontractor and Vendor Management - Evaluating service providers, materials, equipment and purchasing requirements. 5. Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling - Understanding project activities, dependencies, schedule coordination and critical-path concepts. 6. Claims Management - Recognising potential claims issues and the importance of timely communication and documentation. 7. Legal Issues and Contract Clauses - Reviewing contractual responsibilities and identifying issues that may require appropriate professional advice. 8. Cost Control - Monitoring project costs, identifying variances and supporting informed project decisions. 9. Project Recordkeeping - Maintaining clear project records and documentation to support coordination and accountability. 10. Communication and Time Management - Improving information flow, prioritisation and coordination among project stakeholders. 11. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making - Approaches for assessing project challenges and choosing practical responses. 12. Innovation in Construction Project Management - Considering opportunities to improve processes, coordination and project performance. Two-Day Training ScheduleDay 1 — Planning, Safety, Productivity and Coordination 9:00 AM — Welcome and Training Introduction - Participant introductions, learning goals and construction project management challenges. 9:30 AM — Project Planning and Pre-Planning - Project preparation, objectives and planning considerations. 11:00 AM — Break 11:15 AM — Safety Management and Construction Productivity - Safety coordination, productivity challenges and their effects on project stakeholders. 12:30 PM — Lunch 1:30 PM — Subcontractor and Vendor Management - Evaluating services, purchases, materials and equipment. 3:00 PM — Break 3:15 PM — CPM Scheduling and Project Coordination - Scheduling concepts, activity dependencies and coordination exercises. 4:45 PM — Day 1 Review and Discussion 5:00 PM — Close of Day 1 - Day 2 — Contracts, Cost Control and Project Leadership 9:00 AM — Day 1 Recap and Day 2 Introduction 9:15 AM — Claims Management and Contract Considerations - Claims-related issues, contractual responsibilities and documentation. 11:00 AM — Break 11:15 AM — Cost Control and Project Recordkeeping - Cost monitoring, records and practical project controls. 12:30 PM — Lunch 1:30 PM — Communication, Time Management and Decision-Making - Stakeholder communication, prioritisation and responding to project challenges. 3:00 PM — Break 3:15 PM — Problem-Solving and Innovation - Practical scenarios, improvement ideas and participant discussion. 4:30 PM — Key Takeaways and Personal Action Planning 5:00 PM — Training Wrap-Up The schedule is a proposed outline and may be adjusted by the trainer while retaining the core learning topics. Training Approach The programme is intended to combine instructor-led explanations, group discussion, practical exercises and construction-related scenarios. Participants will have opportunities to relate the topics to project situations they encounter in their work. Certificate and Course Credits Participants who complete the training will receive a Course Completion Certificate, subject to attendance and provider requirements. The course information lists 16 credits. Participants should confirm with their relevant professional or credentialing body whether these credits are recognised for their specific requirements. Frequently Asked Questions Is this a two-day course? - Yes. The planned programme is delivered over two training days. Is the course only available in a classroom? - Classroom delivery is planned for this Houston event. Virtual or on-site arrangements may be discussed separately, subject to availability. Will the training cover construction contracts and legal issues? - The course includes discussion of contract clauses and legal considerations from a project-management perspective. It does not replace advice from a qualified legal professional. In-House Training Want to train your entire team? Strive Wisdom can arrange this course as an in-house learning programme, subject to trainer availability and agreed delivery arrangements. The session can be tailored to your organisation’s learning objectives, workplace requirements and training needs. For enquiries or assistance, contact info@strivewisdom.com.

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