Construction Project Management: Project Financial Management

Did you know the project manager bears the overall responsibility for financial management of the work on a construction project? This includes carrying out such fiscal duties as may be imposed by the construction contract and implementing appropriate monetary procedures according to the dictates of good business practice. Project financial management can involve a broad range of responsibilities. This interactive online course covers project cost breakdowns, the forecasted schedule of progress payments, preparation or approval of periodic pay estimates, and documentation required for final payment. You will also learn how to monitor project cash requirements during the contract period and maintain complete and detailed daily records of the project.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • List the broad financial responsibilities of the project manager
  • Describe the variety of ways in which progress payments are made, depending upon the specific type of contract
  • Explain the importance of cash flow to the contractor and how the project manager can impact project cash flow
  • Recognize the importance of properly managing the change processes

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

S. Sears

S. KEOKI SEARS is a Project Manager and owner of Project Catalyst Corporation, based in Durango, Colorado. GLENN A. SEARS is an active consultant in construction technology and management. RICHARD H. CLOUGH was Dean of the College of Engineering, University of New Mexico. JERALD L. ROUNDS is professor emeritus of Construction Management and Construction Engineering at the University of New Mexico. ROBERT O. SEGNER, JR. is professor of Construction Science in the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University.

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