ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The SMACNA Senior Project Leadership Institute will immerse participants in a simulated world, running a complex sheet metal project involving many associated challenges and complications. Through this real-world simulation, attendees will have to understand and manage the project scope, estimate the cost to complete the project, develop the budget and manage billings and cash flow while making adjustments using change order management.

Participants will learn how to think more strategically about a project and improve their skills on identifying and managing the project financials. The program will address many of the key operational aspects and complexities contractors face today from site logistics to project tracking and forecasting.

Why attend?

  • Track Projects more clearly
  • Manage schedules more accurately
  • Anticipate Impacts and delays
  • Proactively manage any payment issues
  • Assess any change order impacts
  • Provide clear reports to all stakeholders

Program Highlights:

  • Real world simulation and Industry specific exercises
  • Reinforcement of leadership and management approaches
  • Exposure to detailed project financial reports

 

 

 

 

Session topics include: 

  • The Impact of Productivity on Profit
  • Becoming a Person of Influence
  • Mentoring, Coaching and Performance Management
  • Project Tracking, Financials and Forecasting
  • Negotiating Skills
  • Improving Your Communication Skills / Conflict Management
  • Meeting Management

Price

  • Member (early) - $2,390 
  • Member (standard) - $2,590 
  • Associate Member - $2,690 
  • Non-member - $5,380


EVENT DETAILS

LOCATION: 5460 N River Rd, Rosemont, Illinois

EVENT TYPE: Educational Program

Schedule at a Glance

April 26, 2026

SPLI Course Overview & Attendee Introductions

Projects Introduction

Wrap-Up

April 27, 2026

Breakfast

The Keys to More Effective Teams - Feedback and Tough Conversations

The Impact of Productivity on Profit

Project Tracking, Financials and Forecasting

Lunch

Project Time & Owner Meetings

Meetings Management

Negotiations Skills

Build Time

Team Debriefing

April 28, 2026

Breakfast

Emotional Intelligence & Communication Methods

Project Time

Conflict Management

Working Lunch

Change Order Management

Project Time

Team Debriefing

April 29, 2026

Breakfast

Project/Case Study Out Brief + Lessons Learned

Develop Your Personal Action Plan

Graduation & Wrap Up

SPLI Course Overview & Attendee Introductions

Projects Introduction

Wrap-Up

Breakfast

The Keys to More Effective Teams - Feedback and Tough Conversations

The Impact of Productivity on Profit

Project Tracking, Financials and Forecasting

Lunch

Project Time & Owner Meetings

Meetings Management

Negotiations Skills

Build Time

Team Debriefing

Breakfast

Emotional Intelligence & Communication Methods

Project Time

Conflict Management

Working Lunch

Change Order Management

Project Time

Team Debriefing

Breakfast

Project/Case Study Out Brief + Lessons Learned

Develop Your Personal Action Plan

Graduation & Wrap Up

Contact Us

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

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