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Top 10 Project Management Qualifications

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Having three years of experience as a project manager, or thereabouts, shows you have relevant experience. Having PMP certification is an industry standard to show that you’ve learned the basics and know the various project management methodologies. Business: There’s a business component to project management, of course.

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What Is a Program Manager? (Job Description Included)

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They define the program controls, or the processes, procedures, reporting, etc., They plan the overall program and monitor progress to ensure that milestones are being met across various projects and programs. Program Manager Certifications. Here are some of the core responsibilities of a program manager. to manage the program.

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Construction Superintendent Job Description, Responsibilities and Salary

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That’s why we’ll define what a construction superintendent is, and what they do and then go into a detailed job description that you can cut and paste onto a job board or massage into your resume. While not a prerequisite, certification can differentiate you from the rest and provide valuable work knowledge.

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What Should You Include in Your Preconstruction Meeting Agenda?

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To help you once you break ground on your construction project, we’ll throw in some free construction project management templates on estimating, scheduling and budgeting. In a preconstruction meeting, project exceptions are defined, roles are clarified and risk mitigation strategies are discussed.

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Project Budgeting: An Interview with Sol Benady

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Sol feels that those with accountancy backgrounds have an edge – especially in building client trust, but there are still opportunities to build accounting knowledge even if it isn’t your specialization, “[E&Y] encourage anyone in the firm to do an accountancy certification. 5 Tips for Managing a Project Budget. .”

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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

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There are many variables to consider, from market to labor costs and always-fluctuating prices. But creating a detailed budget is key to successful construction project management. One way to control your project billing is by defining the hard costs vs soft costs on a construction project.

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Exploring the differences: Projects vs operations examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Even if you aren’t using a formal lifecycle or specific methodology, you’ll still be planning, executing, controlling, and monitoring tasks in order to meet objectives – that’s project management. Operations management focuses on maximizing efficiency while minimizing costs. More on that later.

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