Introduction to Project Management - 1 day Seminar - Winter 2012

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Introduction to Project Management
Friday, March 30, 2012
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Introduction to Project Management (8 Hours) 

Overview of Seminar -

Project management is recognized as a vital skill set for many engineering and management positions, not just those with the title of "project manager". This one day course will provide a solid introduction to the field of project management, with a special emphasis on the role of project management for the engineering professional. The student will review the course content from the perspective of projects from their own organization and will be introduced to tools and techniques that can be used every day to manage real projects.
 
Who should take this course?

This course is for anyone interested in learning more about formal project management techniques, including project managers, project team members, functional managers and those on a career track into managerial positions. 

Course Objectives

By the end of the class students will be able to:
Understand and use basic project management terms
Produce improved project plans
Reduce project risk
Define the complexity of a project
Have more success in completing projects on-time and under budget
Utilize project management techniques to better manage projects
Present a more organized and professional management style

Course Content
Definitions of Projects, Programs and Portfolio Management
The Process of Project Selection
Project Management:
Introduction to the five PM process groups
Introduction to the nine PM knowledge areas
Project Planning
Project Execution
Project Monitoring and Control
Project Closing
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Seminar Details -

DATE: Friday, March 30, 2012

TIME: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

SEMINAR FEE: $ 295  - Per Person

CREDITS: 8 PDH's (Professional Development Hours)

LOCATION: The Center for Advanced Engineering & Research - Classrooms 216 A&B. Our physical address is: 1173 Research Way, Forest, VA 24551. Click here for directions to the CAER.

NOTE:  Pre-Registration is required. Click here for registration paperwork. 

Please contact Bob Bailey, Executive Director with any questions or requests for additional information about the upcoming seminar.
Phone - (434) 477.5060 or E-Mail - bbailey@caer.us
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PDH Requirements -

Virginia has recently instituted continuing education requirements for Professional Engineers. Engineers who renew or reinstate their licenses after March 31, 2010 will be required to meet the new PDH requirements.   The law provides than PEs must complete 16 PDH in the two years immediately preceding their license renewal.   

Seminar attendees will receive 8 hours towards this requirement.
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About our Instructor -

Phil Hamlett 

 Phil Hamlett is currently employed as an Information Technology Project Manager with the Babcock & Wilcox company in Lynchburg Virginia.  With over 22 years of professional experience, Phil has held numerous roles in information technology,  project & formal management and process improvement.  In his early  career he worked as an application developer, performing development work on numerous technology platforms including client-server, mid-range, web and telephony.  Recent roles include: Six Sigma Black Belt for General Electric and manager for an operations intelligence team in a Genworth Financial domestic call center.   He has served as adjunct faculty in IT and Project Management at Central Virginia Community College for the last 14 years.  He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and possesses a BS degree in Management Science from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Administration from Lynchburg College.

For more information on Phil's professional profile, click here.
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About the CAER

The Center for Advanced Engineering & Research is a non-profit organization within Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership that creates working relationships between high-tech industries, major R&D centers and university researchers, and facilitates professional development opportunities for scientists and engineers in the region.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PROJECT COORDINATOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS

POSITION TITLE:                                     PROJECT COORDINATOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS

LOCATION:                                               FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS

                                                                   UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

Facilities Management, an organization that employs over 800 employees including service, maintenance, skilled crafts, administrative, and professional staff, seeks to hire two Project Coordinators for Capital Projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:             The Project Coordinator (PC) is a developmental, entry level position in the Department of Capital Projects (CAP).  CAP is responsible for managing capital construction projects from pre-design through construction, commissioning, equipping, furnishing and close-out.  CAP projects typically range from $1M to $100M and are located in College Park and other USM institutions throughout the state.  Incumbent will receive training and direct managerial oversight from an Assistant Director (AD), Project Management.  At the discretion of the AD, the incumbent may be asked to provide assistance to a Project Manager in conjunction with the incumbent’s developmental assignments.  The purpose of the training assignments, and the goal of this position, is to provide an opportunity to develop the capability to independently perform the tasks associated with managing capital construction projects. 

 

 The PC will be given assignments that vary and may include such tasks as:  review and become knowledgeable of construction documents; review and evaluate project submittals, e.g. RFIs, change order requests/bulletins; evaluate financial data; create project budgets; review project schedules to assess the proposed sequence of work; create project schedules; proofread various contract documents and prepare draft contract documents for the AD’s review; track required permit status and other time sensitive project elements.  Periodically, the PC will attend design and construction meetings, regular progress meetings, and periodic meetings to resolve technical issues and follow-up up on specific issues.  Miscellaneous assignments may include preparation of independent reports e.g., assessments of specific task assignments as noted above or other investigative/research assignments. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's degree required in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.  Graduate degree in similar disciplines preferred.  Must possess and maintain a driver’s license valid in Maryland with fewer than 6 points.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:  Minimum six (6) months experience in architectural/engineering design, project management, or building construction.  Experience may be obtained through a paid or unpaid position.  Experience shall be cumulative, i.e., work during semester breaks over the course of the degree program.  Note:  A Graduate Degree shall be considered fulfilling the experience requirement.   Candidates must possess the basic knowledge of design and construction management practices;  the ability to coordinate multiple assignments;  ability to effectively communicate (in oral and written form) and to use a computer for e-mail, correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets;  ability to create independent reports;  ability to coordinate work with other members of the CAP organization and University community;  ability to ‘read’ construction drawings and apply associated construction specifications; and, ability to function in a team oriented environment.

SALARY/BENEFITS:  UM offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, tuition remission, retirement, 25 days of leave, 14 holidays and 15 sick days.  Starting salary range is $52,780 - $65,976.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Submit application packages electronically; cut and paste this link into your browser and follow directions to apply: jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56518 .  For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume including salary history, and (3) contact information for three professional references.  For best consideration, apply by March 30, 2012.  If additional information is needed, call FM-Human Resources 301-405-3214.

Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more.

Our mission is to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.

We currently have chapter at James Madison University. JMU SWE is an elite group of women engineering and technology students who work to reach out into our community to establish engineering as a career aspiration to women.

JMU SWE concentrates on following goals and objectives:

• Growing the Profession—To increase the number of women choosing to enter the engineering and technology profession.
• Professional Excellence—To have the women in engineering and technology excel professionally, and their achievements are showcased and valued.
• Industry Catalyst—To create SWE as a catalyst for changing the professional climate to enable women in engineering and technology to excel.

  

JMU Society of Women Engineers addresses these goals by providing professional development sessions at regional conferences for members in all career stages. We also create educational workshops to encourage young, developing students to pursue a STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career. Running just as deep as the camaraderie we share, are the opportunities and resources that come along with membership.

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Engineering Job Opportunities in Waynesboro, VA

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Dr. Jacquelyn Nagel

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