Project Supervision Participant Guide, 1e, Paperback, 1st edition

(Total Level Hours: 85)

MT201-01 Orientation to the Job (5 Hours)

Introduces the trainee to the history of the construction industry and to organization theory. Covers the phases of a construction project and the role and duties of the supervisor.   

 

MT202-01 Human Relations and Problem Solving (20 Hours)

Focuses on the communication process and developing effective communication and leadership skills. Compares problem solving to decision making. Discusses potential human relations difficulties and how to resolve them.

 

MT203-01 Safety (7.5 Hours)

Covers the supervisor’s role in job site safety, the true cost of accidents, and how to train and involve all employees in job safety. Includes OSHA safety inspections. 

 

MT204-01 Quality Control (5 Hours)

Defines quality control and the types of quality control. Explains how to incorporate quality and safety through effective communication, document control, and inspections.

 

MT205-01 Contract and Construction Documents (5 Hours)

Covers understanding and interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built drawings. Includes different types of bidding, contracts, change orders, closeout documents, and more. 

 

MT206-01 Document Control and Estimating (10 Hours)

Provides an introduction to using and maintaining document control. Defines the elements of material, labor, and equipment estimates and how to develop, organize, and look for errors in an estimate.

 

MT207-01 Planning and Scheduling (17.5 Hours)

Introduces the stages of planning, how to implement a plan, and how to coordinate with other contractors. Includes planning resources, materials, equipment, tools, and labor.  Discusses short- and long-term schedules. 

 

MT208-01 Resource Control and Cost Awareness (15 Hours)

Teaches the trainee how to measure job site productivity and how to increase it. Discusses resource, material, tool, equipment, labor, quality, and cost and resource control. Introduces cost awareness and types of reports.