RedVector JCOM-00177

AEC Project Management: Construction Phase Management

AEC Project Management: Construction Phase Management

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00177

SME: Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM

The construction phase is where project plans, design intent, contractual requirements, and field conditions come together. Effective construction phase management requires project managers to maintain clear communication, monitor progress, manage documentation, control changes, support quality, and protect project outcomes as work advances in the field. This course examines the project manager’s role throughout construction, from the transition out of design through project closeout. Learners will explore strategies for managing submittals, RFIs, change requests, site observations, quality issues, contractor coordination, payment administration, and construction documentation. The course also addresses proactive issue identification, scope and change control, progress verification, and effective communication among clients, contractors, and design teams. By applying disciplined monitoring, documentation, and decision-making practices, project managers can help maintain alignment with project requirements while supporting successful quality, schedule, financial, and client outcomes.
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the project manager's construction-phase responsibilities and how they differ from the roles of contractors, design professionals, inspectors, and other project participants
  • Describe effective transition practices for aligning design documents, contractual requirements, project stakeholders, and construction readiness before field activities begin
  • Explain how to manage submittals, requests for information, change documentation, and other construction records through timely, traceable communication and document-control practices
  • Describe methods for monitoring construction progress, including site observations, schedule and quality reporting, documentation, and early identification of emerging field issues
  • Explain structured change-control practices for evaluating, authorizing, communicating, and documenting changes while protecting scope, schedule, budget, and contractual alignment
  • Identify the project manager's role in coordinating quality oversight, contractor communication, inspections, and nonconformance resolution to support conformance with project requirements
  • Explain how the project manager reviews contractor progress, payment applications, supporting documentation, and contractual requirements to support appropriate payment and contract administration
  • Describe project closeout activities, including final inspections, punch lists, closeout documentation, contractor obligations, and final handover to the client
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM
Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM Photo

Alfredo is a Civil Engineer that has managed Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources and Aviation projects from planning to construction for the past 14 years. Most recently his consulting work has focused on assisting state and local agencies in improving the safety of our transportation network. He has been responsible for several multi-modal transportation projects in the Tampa Bay Area, throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in Florida, North Carolina, and Ecuador.

 

At the University of South Florida, Alfredo serves as an instructor for the Transportation sections of the P.E. Preparation Courses hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Student Chapter. Alfredo is a member of ASCE’s Street and Highway Operations Committee and is an associate member of the Aviation Planning and Operations Committee. At the national level, Alfredo helps several of the Transportation Research Board Committees and is currently involved in the following committees: Low Volume Roads; Hydrology, Hydraulics and Water Quality; Pedestrian Safety; and Bicycle Transportation.

 

Alfredo served as the Chair of the local ASCE Transportation and Development Institute group during its first two years (2012-2014). The Florida West Coast Chapter of the ASCE has recognized Alfredo’s commitment to the profession and our community honoring him with the Young Engineer of the Year Award in 2014. As part of his involvement with the local engineering community, Alfredo currently serves as a Board Member of the Florida West Coast Branch for ASCE.

State Licenses
AK - Engineer (General)
AL - Engineer (General)
AL - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
AR - Engineer (General)
DE - Engineer (General)
FL - Engineer (General - 0000271)
Accreditation: This course examines the project manager’s role in effectively overseeing the construction phase, from design transition through project closeout. Participants will learn to manage submittals, RFIs, change requests, site observations, quality issues, contractor coordination, and construction documentation while maintaining scope, schedule, budget, and project requirements. The course emphasizes proactive monitoring, clear communication, and informed decision-making to support successful construction outcomes and client satisfaction.
GA - Engineer (General)
GA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
IA - Engineer (General)
ID - Engineer (General)
IL - Engineer, Professional (General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General)
IL - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
IN - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
KS - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
KY - Engineer (General)
LA - Engineer (General)
LA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
MD - Engineer (General)
MD - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
ME - Engineer (General)
MI - Engineer (General)
MI - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
MN - Engineer (General)
MO - Engineer (General)
MO - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
MS - Engineer (General)
MT - Engineer (General)
NC - Engineer (General)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NE - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
NH - Engineer (General)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General)
NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
NV - Engineer (General)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NY - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
OH - Engineer (General)
OH - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
OK - Engineer (General)
OR - Engineer (General)
OR - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
PA - Engineer (General)
PA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
PR - Engineer (General)
SC - Engineer (General)
SD - Engineer (General)
SD - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
TN - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
TX - Engineer (General)
UT - Engineer (General)
VA - Engineer (General)
VA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
VT - Engineer (General)
WA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
WI - Engineer (General)
WV - Engineer (General)
WV - Landscape Architect (General (max 6 hrs online) - Approved LA CES-2028)
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 Constructors - AIC - Professional Constructor (General)
American Society of Landscape Architects (LA CES) - ASLA - Member (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
Association for Facilities Engineering - AFE - Certification (General)
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General)
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General)
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General)
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
Construction Management Association of America - CMAA - (CCM, CACM) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP BD+C) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP Homes) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ID+C) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ND) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP O+M) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Green Associate (GA) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - WELL Accredited Professional (AP) (General)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) (Ways of Working - 1510T1TNT3)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) (Ways of Working - 1510T1TNT3)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) (Ways of Working - 1510T1TNT3)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) (Ways of Working - 1510T1TNT3)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) (Ways of Working - 1510T1TNT3)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) (Ways of Working - 1510T1TNT3)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Program Management Professional (PgMP) (Ways of Working - 1510T1TNT3)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Professional (PMP) (Ways of Working - 1510T1TNT3)