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PMI-CP equips construction professionals with mastery of project scope, scheduling, cost control, risk, safety, quality, and resource management, enabling effective delivery of complex built‑environment projects.
210
Minutes
150
Questions
$405
Exam Cost
Who Should Take This
The certification targets seasoned construction managers, superintendents, or project engineers who have at least five years of hands‑on experience overseeing large‑scale building projects. They seek to validate their expertise, enhance leadership in multidisciplinary teams, and meet industry‑recognized standards for risk, safety, and quality governance.
What's Covered
1
Construction Project Management Fundamentals
2
Scope and Schedule Management
3
Cost Management and Financial Control
4
Risk and Safety Management
5
Quality and Resource Management
6
Stakeholder and Communications Management
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Course Outline
76 learning goals
1
Construction Project Management Fundamentals
3 topics
Construction Project Delivery Methods
- Implement project setup procedures for Design-Bid-Build delivery including bid package preparation, contractor prequalification, competitive bidding evaluation, and contract award processes
- Apply Design-Build delivery methods by establishing performance specifications, managing integrated design-construction teams, and coordinating concurrent design and construction activities
- Execute Construction Manager at Risk delivery by establishing guaranteed maximum price contracts, managing preconstruction services, and coordinating trade contractor procurement
- Evaluate project delivery method alternatives by comparing Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk, IPD, and P3 approaches against project complexity, risk allocation, schedule urgency, and owner objectives
- Recommend the optimal delivery method for a construction project by synthesizing owner risk tolerance, project scope certainty, schedule drivers, and stakeholder collaboration requirements
Construction Contract Administration
- Apply construction contract administration procedures including notice provisions, insurance requirements, bonding obligations, lien waivers, and retainage management
- Differentiate between contract types including lump sum, unit price, cost-plus, guaranteed maximum price, and time-and-materials to determine appropriate risk allocation and payment structures
- Design a subcontract management framework that defines scope of work, coordination requirements, scheduling obligations, payment terms, and dispute resolution procedures for trade contractors
Construction Project Planning
- Establish a construction project management plan that integrates scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and resource management plans into a unified execution framework
- Create a site logistics plan including temporary facilities, material staging areas, equipment positioning, traffic management, environmental controls, and utility connections
- Develop a construction phasing strategy that sequences mobilization, site work, foundation, structure, building envelope, MEP rough-in, finishes, and commissioning to optimize workflow continuity
2
Scope and Schedule Management
4 topics
Construction Scope Management
- Create a construction work breakdown structure by decomposing the project scope into phases, areas, systems, and work packages aligned with CSI MasterFormat or UniFormat classification standards
- Execute construction scope verification through drawing review, specification compliance checks, and field inspections to confirm that completed work meets the contract documents
- Assess the impact of design changes and unforeseen site conditions on the construction scope baseline to quantify schedule and cost implications for change order processing
Construction Schedule Development
- Apply Critical Path Method to develop a construction schedule with activity durations, logic ties, resource assignments, and calendar constraints reflecting trade sequencing and weather windows
- Create look-ahead schedules at three-week and six-week horizons that detail daily crew assignments, material deliveries, equipment needs, and inspection milestones for field execution
- Apply pull planning and Last Planner System techniques to develop collaborative work plans with trade partners that identify constraints, make reliable promises, and improve plan reliability metrics
- Evaluate construction schedule logic by reviewing activity relationships, constraint types, float values, and critical path validity to ensure the schedule model accurately represents field execution sequences
- Design a construction schedule management framework that integrates CPM master schedules, look-ahead plans, pull planning sessions, and daily huddles into a cohesive schedule governance system
Construction Schedule Control
- Implement construction schedule monitoring using progress updates, percent complete tracking, actual start and finish dates, and remaining duration assessments for all active work packages
- Analyze schedule delay causes using time impact analysis, as-planned versus as-built comparisons, and contemporaneous schedule analysis to support delay claims and recovery planning
- Apply schedule acceleration techniques including overtime, additional shifts, crew stacking, and trade overlap to recover critical path delays while managing productivity degradation risks
- Develop a schedule recovery strategy for a construction project experiencing significant delays by integrating re-sequencing, acceleration, scope negotiation, and trade coordination measures
Change Order Management
- Execute the change order process by documenting proposed changes, preparing cost and schedule impact estimates, obtaining owner authorization, and incorporating approved changes into the contract
- Evaluate change order pricing methodologies including time-and-materials, unit pricing, lump sum quotations, and force account to determine fair and reasonable compensation for changed work
- Recommend a change management strategy that balances owner budget constraints, schedule impact, contractor relationships, and scope integrity for projects experiencing high volumes of change orders
3
Cost Management and Financial Control
4 topics
Construction Cost Estimating
- Apply quantity takeoff methods using construction drawings and specifications to calculate material quantities, labor hours, and equipment needs for detailed cost estimate preparation
- Create construction cost estimates at conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document stages using parametric, assembly-based, and detailed unit cost methods
- Evaluate estimate accuracy ranges and confidence levels at each project phase to establish appropriate contingency allowances and management reserves for construction budget planning
Construction Budget and Cost Control
- Establish a construction cost baseline by allocating the approved budget across work breakdown structure elements, contingency accounts, and management reserves with cost-loaded schedule integration
- Implement construction cost tracking using job cost reports, committed cost logs, variance analysis, and forecast-to-complete projections for all cost accounts and subcontract values
- Analyze cost variance trends by comparing budgeted, committed, actual, and forecast costs to identify overrun risks, underperforming subcontracts, and contingency consumption rates
- Design a proactive cost control strategy that integrates early warning indicators, contingency drawdown limits, value engineering opportunities, and scope optimization measures to protect the budget
Earned Value for Construction
- Apply earned value management to construction projects by establishing measurement methods, calculating CPI, SPI, and Estimate at Completion using cost-loaded schedule progress data
- Evaluate earned value measurement techniques for construction activities including physical percent complete, milestone weighting, and units completed to select the most accurate method per work type
Construction Financial Administration
- Execute pay application processing by reviewing subcontractor invoices, verifying completed work quantities, applying retainage requirements, and preparing owner payment requisitions
- Implement cash flow management by projecting monthly expenditures, coordinating payment timing with owner billing cycles, and managing subcontractor payment obligations to maintain project liquidity
- Assess financial risk exposure from pending change orders, disputed work, retainage obligations, and potential claims to forecast the project's final financial position and contingency adequacy
4
Risk and Safety Management
3 topics
Construction Risk Management
- Apply risk identification techniques including risk workshops, historical project analysis, site condition assessments, and checklist reviews to develop a comprehensive construction risk register
- Execute qualitative risk analysis using probability-impact matrices to prioritize construction risks including weather delays, differing site conditions, permitting issues, and supply chain disruptions
- Evaluate risk allocation between owner, contractor, and subcontractors based on contract provisions, insurance coverage, and the ability of each party to manage and mitigate specific construction risks
- Develop a construction risk management plan that defines risk response strategies, contingency triggers, monitoring procedures, and residual risk acceptance criteria for the project lifecycle
Construction Safety Management
- Establish a site-specific safety plan that defines OSHA compliance requirements, emergency response procedures, personal protective equipment standards, and site access control protocols
- Execute Job Hazard Analysis for construction activities by identifying task-specific hazards, evaluating risk severity and likelihood, and implementing engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE requirements
- Implement safety management procedures for high-hazard construction activities including fall protection, scaffolding, excavation and trenching, confined space entry, crane operations, and electrical safety
- Apply incident investigation methods including root cause analysis, witness interviews, evidence preservation, and corrective action identification for construction accidents and near-miss events
- Analyze construction safety performance metrics including Total Recordable Incident Rate, Days Away Restricted Transfer rate, and near-miss frequency to evaluate safety program effectiveness
- Design a construction safety culture program that integrates leadership commitment, worker engagement, behavioral observation, recognition systems, and continuous improvement to achieve zero-incident performance
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
- Implement environmental compliance procedures including stormwater pollution prevention plans, dust control measures, noise abatement, and hazardous material handling protocols on construction sites
- Assess regulatory compliance risk by monitoring permit conditions, jurisdictional requirements, environmental regulations, and inspection schedules to prevent violations and associated project delays
5
Quality and Resource Management
3 topics
Construction Quality Management
- Establish a construction quality management plan that defines inspection and testing requirements, hold points, quality standards, and acceptance criteria aligned with contract specifications and building codes
- Execute the submittal review process by tracking shop drawings, product data, samples, and mock-ups through preparation, review, approval, and distribution workflows with appropriate turnaround times
- Apply Request for Information procedures by documenting design ambiguities, tracking RFI responses through the architect/engineer, and incorporating clarifications into the construction documents
- Implement construction inspection and testing protocols including concrete testing, steel inspection, waterproofing verification, and MEP system testing per applicable codes and specifications
- Evaluate construction quality performance by analyzing defect rates, rework costs, inspection failure trends, and non-conformance report data to identify systemic quality issues requiring corrective action
- Design a quality assurance framework that integrates first-article inspections, pre-installation meetings, mock-up approvals, and continuous improvement feedback loops to prevent defects before installation
Punch List and Closeout
- Execute punch list development and management by conducting systematic inspections, documenting deficiencies with locations and responsible parties, and tracking completion through final acceptance
- Implement construction commissioning procedures including functional performance testing, system start-up protocols, training delivery, and operations and maintenance manual compilation for owner turnover
- Develop a closeout strategy that sequences punch list completion, commissioning milestones, warranty initiation, as-built documentation delivery, and substantial completion certification to achieve timely project turnover
Construction Resource Management
- Create crew plans and labor loading charts by matching trade labor requirements to schedule activities while accounting for productivity rates, learning curves, and seasonal availability constraints
- Implement material procurement and logistics management including long-lead item tracking, just-in-time delivery coordination, material storage planning, and supply chain risk mitigation
- Apply construction equipment management including utilization tracking, maintenance scheduling, mobilization and demobilization planning, and rent-versus-own analysis for major equipment
- Analyze labor productivity data by comparing actual production rates to estimated rates to identify underperforming trades, inefficient work methods, and opportunities for productivity improvement
- Optimize construction resource allocation by balancing labor availability, equipment utilization, material deliveries, and subcontractor capacity against schedule demands and budget constraints
6
Stakeholder and Communications Management
4 topics
Construction Stakeholder Management
- Apply stakeholder identification for construction projects by mapping owner representatives, design team members, regulatory authorities, community groups, and trade contractor organizations
- Assess construction stakeholder expectations and influence patterns to identify potential conflicts between owner schedule demands, community impact concerns, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Design a construction stakeholder engagement strategy that addresses owner communication needs, community relations, regulatory coordination, and trade partner collaboration throughout project phases
Construction Reporting and Documentation
- Implement construction progress reporting including daily field reports, weekly status updates, monthly owner reports, and photographic documentation of work-in-place conditions
- Create construction meeting management procedures including OAC meetings, progress meetings, coordination meetings, and safety meetings with standardized agendas, minutes, and action item tracking
- Evaluate construction document management system requirements including revision control, distribution tracking, mobile field access, and integration with BIM collaboration platforms
Subcontractor Coordination and Trade Management
- Execute trade coordination procedures including MEP coordination meetings, spatial conflict resolution, installation sequence planning, and access scheduling to prevent field interference
- Assess subcontractor performance by monitoring schedule compliance, quality metrics, safety records, and workforce adequacy to identify underperforming trades requiring intervention
- Develop a subcontractor management strategy that integrates performance monitoring, collaborative planning, dispute resolution, and back-charge procedures to maintain productive trade relationships
Claims and Dispute Resolution
- Apply construction claims documentation procedures by maintaining contemporaneous records, daily logs, correspondence trails, and photographic evidence to support or defend schedule and cost claims
- Evaluate construction dispute resolution mechanisms including negotiation, mediation, dispute review boards, arbitration, and litigation to determine the appropriate approach based on claim magnitude and relationship considerations
- Recommend a claims prevention and early resolution strategy that combines proactive documentation, partnering workshops, issue escalation protocols, and alternative dispute resolution to minimize adversarial proceedings
Scope
Included Topics
- All domains and task statements in the PMI Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP) examination content outline: Domain 1 Construction Project Management Fundamentals, Domain 2 Scope and Schedule Management, Domain 3 Cost Management and Financial Control, Domain 4 Risk and Safety Management, Domain 5 Quality and Resource Management, and Domain 6 Stakeholder and Communications Management.
- Construction scheduling techniques including Critical Path Method for construction, look-ahead schedules (3-week and 6-week), pull planning, Last Planner System, construction sequencing, phasing plans, and milestone-driven construction schedules.
- Construction cost management including earned value analysis for construction, cost-loaded schedules, pay applications, change order management, contingency tracking, unit price and lump sum contract administration, and construction financial reporting.
- Construction safety management including OSHA compliance, safety plans, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), toolbox talks, incident investigation, PPE requirements, fall protection, confined space, excavation safety, and safety culture development.
- Construction quality management including building codes and standards compliance, submittals and shop drawing review, Request for Information (RFI) processing, inspection and testing plans, punch list management, and commissioning procedures.
- Construction resource management including labor productivity analysis, equipment management, material procurement and logistics, subcontractor coordination, crew planning, and construction workforce development.
- Construction project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Public-Private Partnership (P3) approaches.
Not Covered
- Detailed structural engineering calculations, architectural design specifications, and MEP engineering that fall outside the construction project management scope.
- Real estate development finance, land acquisition, and entitlement processes that precede the construction project management phase.
- Specialized trade-specific construction techniques at the craft level that go beyond the project manager's oversight responsibility.
- Environmental remediation engineering and hazardous materials handling beyond their project management and safety management implications.
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