article thumbnail

Construction Superintendent Job Description, Responsibilities and Salary

ProjectManager.com

Another aspect of the construction superintendent’s job is to make estimates on how much the work will cost. While not a prerequisite, certification can differentiate you from the rest and provide valuable work knowledge. This will inform the construction project’s budget.

article thumbnail

How to Start a Project Management Career

ProjectManager.com

It is a discipline that is used across industries as varied as construction, manufacturing and IT to healthcare, professional services and government. PMI offers PMP certification, but also PRINCE2 Practitioner, though this methodology is mostly found in the UK. Here’s what you can do to get a foothold in this exciting industry.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

ProjectManager.com

When it comes to budgeting, hard costs are easier to estimate. LEED Certification for Commercial Real Estate Projects: As sustainable buildings become more in demand, you may need to acquire a LEED certification. It doesn’t mean these soft costs are impossible to estimate and track—but they are definitely moving targets.

article thumbnail

Most Common Project Management Roadblocks to Avoid for Better Outcomes

Project Bliss

Accurately estimating project costs for bidding is important for landing the project and making it profitable. A poorly estimated bid can lead to losing the project to a competitor, or even worse, winning the bid and losing money due to unexpected costs and unaccounted overheads. Poor Governance. Project Bidding Issues.

article thumbnail

Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Below, I list the best agile books for your certification studies. Self-paced with video training modules, you'll quickly be on your way to your agile certification. Keep reading for my analysis and reviews of the best PMI-ACP prep books that will help you understand agile methodologies and earn your agile certification.

PMI 195
article thumbnail

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.

Budget 361
article thumbnail

Best Construction Scheduling Software of 2021 for Managing Projects

ProjectManager.com

The construction schedule is allows project managers to see if the expectations of their stakeholders are viable, what the budget for the project will be, creating a process for bid estimates, safety performance and eliminating potential bottlenecks to get the project finished by its deadline. ProjectManager.com. The layout can be confusing.