Project Managers Institute

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Experienced SMACNA Contractors know that the best project managers take ownership of their projects. This concentrated program builds upon existing project management skills and strengthens proficiency.

Recommended for project managers with two to five years project management experience.

Topics Covered	Attendees Learn To
Management Leadership Project Planning Customer-Focused Construction Time Management Change Order Management Financial Management Standards/Best Practices	Plan projects to maximize profits and customer satisfaction Develop and maintain profitable customer relationships Build and lead powerful, integrated project teams Understand and master financial control of projects

EVENT DETAILS

LOCATION: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

EVENT TYPE: Educational Program

Topics:

Schedule at a Glance

February 8, 2026

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Introductions. Program Overview and Interactive Group Exercise: Kickoff Exercise – The Frame

February 9, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Management AND Leadership

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Project Start Up

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Project Planning

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Project(s) Introduction

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Customer-Focused Construction

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ethics and Integrity in Project Management

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Team Debriefing

February 10, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Project Level Financials (Billings, Cash Flow and Closeout)

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Time Management

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Project Time

1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Change Order Management

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Standards and Best Practices

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Project Time

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Team Debriefing

February 11, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Project Lessons Learned

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Stand and Deliver

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Develop Your Personal Action Plan

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Graduation & Wrap Up

Contact Us

SMACNA National Headquarters 4201 Lafayette Center Drive Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Tel: (703) 803-2980

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