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PM Academy is a collaborative effort between ACEC-FL and FDOT District Two to provide a series of training to aid a new project manager. The training offers project managers a big picture perspective of project management while also providing enough technical information to allow them to quickly manage projects and issues.

Our next training, Module 5 will provide an overview of the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Project Management processes for both In-House Project Managers as well as Consultant CEI Project Managers. Upon completion, attendees will understand the core technical requirements associated with a typical CEI project. New CEI Project Managers, and Design Project Managers, will gain a basic understanding of the typical construction process for an FDOT project. Existing Project Managers will gain a better understanding of current practices, recent changes, and District 2 preferences.

The following topics will be covered in Module 5:

Pre-Construction (Pre-NTP) Phase
  • Project Construction Timeline
  • Plan Reviews
  • Preparation
  • Pass the Torch Meeting
  • Pre-Construction and Utility Meetings
  • Management of the Utility Process
Construction Phase
  • Contract Documents, Order of Precedence
  • Construction Project Administration Manual
  • Contractor Past Performance Rating (CPPR) process
  • Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule and Bar Chart Schedule
  • Pay Items
  • Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC)
  • AASHTOware Project Construction (PrC)
  • ProjectSolve SharePoint (PSSP)
  • Construction Claims Process
  • Disputes Review Board (DRB)
  • Contract Modifications (time, cost)
  • Change Orders – Federal participation discussion and delegated authority
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) project requirements
  • Progress & Pre-Activity Meetings
  • Construction Challenges
Post Final Acceptance Phase
  • Material Certifications
  • Final Estimate Process
  • Close Out of Commitments and Permits
  • Post-Audit Review (PAR)
  • Warranty Coordination