RedVector RV-10438

The Ultimate Project Manager, Chapter 14: Managing Project Quality

The Ultimate Project Manager, Chapter 14: Managing Project Quality

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10438

SME: Michael D'Alessandro

Have you produced projects that did not meet you or your client’s expectations, despite having a skilled team and rigid project management plan? This could have been because quality was not accounted for early on in the project. The purpose of this course is to show you methods and tools you can use to implement and improve the quality of your projects.

You will learn:
  • How to build quality into your project
  • How to estimate the annual costs of a substandard project to determine the how much you should spend on meeting quality expectations How to work within quality assurance programs and manage the quality control process
  • How to review the quality of your project, allowing you to improve the quality of your project And
  • How to prepare for design changes that can unexpectedly show up
Course Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
  • List factors that could affect how a client defines a project’s quality.
  • Describe how quality can be implemented into your project at the start of the project using the five ways of how to build quality in a project.
  • Estimate the cost of maintaining quality on your project by calculating the substandard quality of project using direct and indirect costs.
  • Explain the purpose of quality assurance programs.
  • Compare and contrast the four different quality control programs: quality assurance, quality control, quality improvement, and total quality management. 
  • Affirm the purpose of the seven different reviews in the quality control process. Provide the six ways that will help you improve the quality of your projects.
  • Identify components of quality control checklists for design drawings, design calculations, and design specifications.
  • Explain why management would want to use the Lead Design Management and Lean Construction to approach a project and how it can be implemented.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Michael D'Alessandro
Michael D'Alessandro Photo
Mr. D'Alessandro has been involved with the A/E Design and Construction Industry for more than 20 years. Prior to joining PSMJ Resources, Inc., he was with Parsons Infrastructure and Technology Group as a Principal Project Manager. His responsibilities included project management, proposal preparation, department management, and human resources management.

His extensive project management experience includes engineering, procurement, ranging in capital value from $1 million to $55 million. He has also been responsible for management of fast-track multi-discipline projects involving equity placement for both domestic and international facilities.

During his tenure as a Project/Client Manager, he successfully completed capital projects in 18 different countries. He has worked with some of the largest global companies by consistently demonstrating the ability to accomplish project budget and schedule objectives with a high degree of client satisfaction.

As a consultant, he has provided project management training since 1990 and has been involved in strategic planning for design/build initiatives and work process improvements for small project environments. He has also served as a Quality Council member, leading efforts to measure client satisfaction and improve design productivity.

Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering. He is also certified by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Michael is also a registered professional engineer in a number of states and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
State Licenses
AK - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
DE - Engineer (Business Practice (maximum of 9 hours) - ,)
FL - Contractor, Certified (General - 0610742)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (General - 0610742)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (General - 0610742)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Registered (General - 0610742)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
GA - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Contractor, Residential and General (General)
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
GA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
IL - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
IL - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
IN - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Engineer (General - Board Approved - CE21800018)
IN - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
KS - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
KS - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MO - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MO - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
NE - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NJ - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NY - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.
NY - Land Surveyor (General)
NY - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OH - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
PA - Code Official,Certified (UCC) (General)
PA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SD - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (General - ,)
SD - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
TN - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
TN - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WA - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
WI - Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Landscape Architect (General (max 6 hrs online) - Approved LA CES-2026)
WY - Engineer (General - ,)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)
American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) (General)
American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
American Institute of Constructors - AIC - Professional Constructor (General)
American Society of Landscape Architects (LA CES) - ASLA - Member (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
American Society of Professional Estimators - ASPE - Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)/Associate Estimator Professional (AEP) (General)
Association for Facilities Engineering - AFE - Certification (General)
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Building Operator Certification - BOC - Certification (General)
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - RV1268-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
Construction Management Association of America - CMAA - (CCM, CACM) (General)
Design-Build Institute of America - DBIA - Design-Build Professional (General)
Federal Building Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) (General)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
International Society of Automation - ISA - Certifications (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) (Ways of Working - RV-10438)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) - Program Management Professional (PgMP) (Ways of Working - RV-10438)
Accreditation: R.E.P. Provider 1510
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Professional (PMP) (Ways of Working - RV-10438)
Accreditation: R.E.P. Provider 1510
Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals - SMRP (General)
Soil Science Society of America - SSSA - Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) (General)