Most building and infrastructure projects don't fail at the ribbon-cutting — they fail months earlier, in a scope that was never properly defined or a schedule built on optimism instead of evidence. Facilities Project Management exists to catch those failures before they happen, turning ambitious plans into projects that actually finish on time, on budget, and doing what they were meant to do.
That takes more than good intentions. It takes disciplined project planning that anticipates problems instead of reacting to them, realistic scheduling that survives contact with real-world delays, and enough working knowledge of construction to ask contractors the right questions. The Delivering Successful Building and Infrastructure Projects training course, is built around exactly that discipline — because most capital projects don't fail from lack of ambition, they fail from lack of rigor.
Participants leave able to plan facilities projects with realistic expectations, manage schedules and budgets that hold up under pressure, and deliver capital projects that stakeholders can actually rely on.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the core principles of Facilities Project Management across the project lifecycle.
Develop project planning frameworks that define scope, risk, and success criteria clearly.
Build realistic scheduling that accounts for dependencies, resources, and likely delays.
Understand key construction processes and how to manage contractors effectively.
Plan and control budgets for capital projects from initiation through closeout.
Manage stakeholder expectations and communication throughout project delivery.
Identify and mitigate common risks that derail facilities and infrastructure projects.
Target Group
Facilities project managers and coordinators
Capital projects and construction management professionals
Facilities directors overseeing major infrastructure initiatives
Engineers and technical staff moving into project management roles
Procurement professionals managing construction and infrastructure contracts
Course Outline
Fundamentals of Facilities Project Management
Defining project management responsibilities within facilities operations
The project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, and closeout
Why most facilities projects fail before construction even begins
Project Planning and Scope Definition
Structuring a project plan that defines clear scope and objectives
Identifying risks and constraints during the planning phase
Setting realistic success criteria stakeholders can agree on
Scheduling and Resource Management
Building schedules that reflect real dependencies and constraints
Allocating resources effectively across concurrent project activities
Managing schedule risk and building in appropriate contingency
Working with Construction and Contractors
Core construction processes facilities project managers need to understand
Managing contractor relationships and performance expectations
Identifying construction risks before they become costly problems
Budgeting and Cost Control for Capital Projects
Developing realistic capital project budgets
Tracking costs and managing variances throughout delivery
Managing change orders without losing budget control
Stakeholder Management and Communication
Identifying and managing key project stakeholders
Communicating project status, risks, and changes effectively
Managing expectations when projects face delays or challenges
Managing Project Risk and Ensuring Successful Delivery
Identifying common risks that derail facilities and infrastructure projects
Building risk mitigation plans into project management practice
Conducting project closeout and capturing lessons learned