Construction Management II

What Will You Learn?

The Construction Management II course builds upon fundamental project management skills, focusing on cost estimating, bid preparation, contracts, scheduling, project administration, safety, and logistics planning. This course provides students with advanced techniques for financial planning, procurement, and quality assurance in construction projects.

By completing this course, you will:

• Develop expertise in cost estimating, bid proposals, and procurement strategies
• Learn contract negotiation, project scheduling, and risk management techniques
• Gain skills in document control, safety protocols, and quality assurance
• Understand earthwork estimating, site logistics planning, and stormwater compliance
• Master administrative processes for efficient construction project execution

Course Lessons and Projects

Topic 1: Cost Estimating Concepts

This lesson introduces students to construction cost estimating methodologies and budgeting techniques.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding direct and indirect costs in construction estimating
• Managing material take-offs, quantity calculations, and unit cost assessments
• Evaluating contingency allowances and risk-adjusted estimating
• Coordinating preliminary and detailed cost estimates for project planning
• Ensuring accuracy in estimating through cost database references and industry standards

Project: Develop a detailed cost estimate, incorporating material, labor, and equipment pricing.

Topic 2: Bids & Proposals

Students will explore bid preparation, contractor selection, and competitive proposal strategies.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding bid solicitation, RFPs, and RFQs in construction procurement
• Managing bid tabulations, contractor qualifications, and evaluation criteria
• Evaluating bid bonds, performance guarantees, and contract award processes
• Coordinating subcontractor bid packages and vendor proposals
• Ensuring compliance with public and private bid requirements

Project: Develop a bid proposal package, detailing scope of work, pricing, and contractor qualifications.

Topic 3: Earthwork Estimating

This lesson focuses on site preparation, grading, and excavation cost estimation.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding cut and fill calculations, soil compaction, and trenching
• Managing site balancing, mass grading, and excavation logistics
• Evaluating equipment costs, labor rates, and material hauling expenses
• Coordinating topographic surveys, geotechnical reports, and site conditions
• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and stormwater management

Project: Develop an earthwork cost estimate, incorporating grading, excavation, and hauling factors.

Topic 4: Contracts

Students will explore construction contract types, terms, and negotiation strategies.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding lump sum, cost-plus, and time & material contracts
• Managing contract clauses, change orders, and dispute resolution
• Evaluating legal implications, warranty requirements, and payment terms
• Coordinating subcontractor agreements, insurance requirements, and liability coverage
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal contract laws

Project: Develop a contract analysis report, identifying key risk factors and legal considerations.

Topic 5: Scheduling Concepts

This lesson covers construction scheduling techniques, milestone tracking, and time management.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding Critical Path Method (CPM), Gantt charts, and float analysis
• Managing activity sequencing, resource allocation, and schedule compression
• Evaluating lead time considerations, weather delays, and risk mitigation
• Coordinating subcontractor timelines, material deliveries, and project phasing
• Ensuring schedule compliance with contractual completion dates

Project: Develop a construction project schedule, incorporating task dependencies and milestone tracking.

Topic 6: Project Administration & Productivity

Students will learn about project documentation, reporting, and productivity tracking.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding daily reports, meeting minutes, and progress tracking
• Managing workforce productivity, task completion rates, and efficiency metrics
• Evaluating change management, delay impacts, and work sequencing
• Coordinating construction workflow optimization and crew coordination
• Ensuring compliance with project documentation and record-keeping requirements

Project: Develop a project administration report, detailing productivity tracking, workflow efficiency, and reporting requirements.

Topic 7: Document Control

This lesson focuses on construction document management, RFIs, and record-keeping protocols.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding document version control, file storage, and digital collaboration
• Managing submittals, RFIs, and construction drawing revisions
• Evaluating contract document compliance, meeting logs, and as-built records
• Coordinating cloud-based document sharing, tracking software, and data security
• Ensuring efficient access to critical project documentation for stakeholders

Project: Develop a document control strategy, incorporating file organization, tracking methods, and collaboration tools.

Topic 8: Safety & Quality

Students will explore jobsite safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding OSHA safety standards, hazard identification, and accident prevention
• Managing quality control procedures, inspections, and material testing
• Evaluating construction defects, warranty claims, and corrective actions
• Coordinating safety training, toolbox talks, and compliance audits
• Ensuring quality and safety consistency across construction projects

Project: Develop a safety and quality control plan, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Topic 9: Site Logistics & Stormwater Plans

This lesson covers construction site planning, logistics, and environmental compliance.

Skills Learned:

• Understanding site access planning, material staging, and traffic control
• Managing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and erosion control measures
• Evaluating equipment storage, crew accommodations, and security planning
• Coordinating temporary utilities, fencing, and jobsite organization
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations

Project: Develop a site logistics plan, detailing equipment placement, material flow, and stormwater management.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for professionals and students looking to develop advanced construction management skills. It is suited for:

• Students & Recent Graduates – Build expertise in advanced construction project administration
• Aspiring Construction Project Managers – Learn advanced scheduling, cost control, and procurement techniques
• Aspiring Estimators & Schedulers – Gain expertise in budget forecasting, contract pricing, and bid strategies
• Aspiring Contract Administrators & Owners' Representatives – Strengthen knowledge of contract management and legal compliance
• Aspiring Site Superintendents & Engineers – Improve construction site coordination, logistics, and workforce management

With the increasing complexity of construction projects, proficiency in Construction Management II provides professionals with the tools to manage costs, schedules, safety, and quality in high-performing construction environments.