Project Management Essentials for Residential Contractors

Course Overview This course introduces Mississippi contractors to foundational principles of construction project management. I t covers effective planning, scheduling, estimating, risk mitigation, and communication strategies based on both academic knowledge and real-world residential field experience. Learning Objectives • Plan and manage residential construction projects more effectively • Estimate costs and coordinate labor/materials with improved accuracy • Avoid project delays through better risk identification and control • Communicate clearly with clients, crews, and subcontractors • Apply practical lessons learned from actual project case examples