Construction Project Management: Planning, Execution, and Risk Mitigation
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Strategic leadership for modern construction challenges
As construction project management grows more complex, construction professionals face increasing challenges in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and stakeholder satisfaction. This has led to a rise in the demand for skilled executives who can accommodate tight schedules and mitigate risks.
The Construction Project Management program from Michigan Engineering Professional Education provides an introduction to the tools, techniques, and strategies needed to plan, execute, and deliver construction projects successfully. Through an engaging mix of frameworks, case studies, and practical activities, you will explore how budgets, timelines, resources, and risks are managed while navigating the complexities of modern construction projects, including sustainability, technology integration, and stakeholder coordination.
This four-week program is delivered through interactive live online sessions, enabling you to engage in real-time discussions with world-renowned University of Michigan instructors and gain latest, global industry insights.
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What you will learn
The program will enable you to:
Implement the fundamentals of modern construction project planning and management.
Analyze methods of project procurement and the construction project lifecycle.
Utilize the tools and techniques for project evaluation and calculating return on investment for construction projects.
Assess budgets and schedules with project control tools for integrated time and cost management.
Navigate model-based digital project workflows for technology integration (e.g., robotics) in construction projects.
Live online curriculum
Construction Project Management is a fully online program, with the content delivered through synchronous live online instructor-led lectures. The curriculum is divided into four modules, each built around one 90-minute live instructor-led session per week.
Week 1: Foundations of Modern Construction Management
Week 2: Project Evaluation: Risk Assessment and Management
Week 3: Project Execution: Estimating, Scheduling, and Control
Week 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Technology Integration
Explore the live online program curriculum in detail to see how it shapes your learning journey.
Live sessions schedule
Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|
Week 1: Foundations of Modern Construction Management | Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET |
Week 2: Project Evaluation: Risk Assessment and Management | Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET |
Week 3: Project Execution: Estimating, Scheduling, and Control | Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET |
Week 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Technology Integration | Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET |
Who is this program for?
Construction Project Management program is ideal for construction professionals who are interested in pursuing a management role and professionals working in adjacent fields.
These include:
Project managers, site supervisors, or team leads looking to upskill and enhance their ability to manage complex projects.
Engineers and forepersons in related technical or operational roles who are transitioning into construction management positions.
Architects or designers in construction projects who need to align their work with the construction process.
Real estate developers, procurement specialists, or facility managers looking to support their decision making and collaboration with construction team members.
Small business owners or entrepreneurs in the construction industry, including general contractors or material suppliers, aiming to scale their businesses or improve their services.
Civil engineers aiming to transition into project management roles or collaborate closely with PMs, contractors, and clients or lead multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle.
Consultants in areas such as project management, cost estimation, sustainability, or compliance who want a deeper understanding of construction workflows and risk mitigation.
Program highlights
Meet the instructors
John L. Tishman Family Professor of Construction Management and Sustainability; Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan
Professor Vineet Kamat’s research interests are in exploring automation and robotics to improve work processes in the construction, operation, and maintenance of civil infrast...
Certificate
Upon successful program completion, participants receive a verified digital certificate from Michigan Engineering Professional Education, recognizing their expertise in construction leadership.
Note: After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Michigan Engineering Professional Education. Please also note that participation in the Construction Project Management program (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status, or earned credit from Michigan Engineering Professional Education, or at the University of Michigan (or, to Michigan’s knowledge, any other institution); (b) will not be recorded on any Michigan Engineering Professional Education, or the University of Michigan transcript; and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to Michigan Engineering Professional Education, University of Michigan, or to any other university or institution.
FAQs
Connect with a program advisor for a 1:1 session
Our program advisors have helped executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding of why the Construction Project Management program is the right fit for you.
Email: learner.success@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 315 623 3923 (U.S.) | +44 1795 904767 (U.K.) | +65 3129 8432 (SG)
Flexible payment options available.
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