SBS-APEX: Contract Management Series – Project Management for Construction Firms

Every day, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. In an ongoing effort to assist businesses interested in selling to the government, the New York City Department of Small Business Services APEX Accelerator offers this six-part Contract Management series.

Join us for an in-depth workshop designed to help Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and small business owners master the essential principles of construction project management. Whether you’re new to project management or looking to enhance your current capabilities, this session provides practical tools, strategies, and insights to grow your business and successfully compete for government contracts.

Key Topics Include:
✔️ Project Management Basics – Learn the fundamental functions and phases of project management, including planning, execution, and closeout.
✔️ Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – Explore how to create and utilize a WBS for better project organization and task management.
✔️ Triangle of Constraints – Understand how to balance scope, budget, and schedule to deliver successful projects.
✔️ Roles and Responsibilities – Dive into the critical roles of Project Managers, Schedulers, Accountants, and Quality Control Specialists.
✔️ Communication Plans – Develop effective communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
✔️ Compliance & Change Management – Gain insights into managing scope, contract compliance, and navigating change orders.

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for M/WBEs, small business owners, project managers, and construction professionals looking to strengthen their operations, meet compliance requirements, and compete effectively for public sector opportunities.

Why Attend?
This interactive workshop, led by our experienced vendors, Jean Kristensen Associates, LLC and CARA Construction Management, Inc., equips participants with actionable knowledge and tools to enhance their project management capabilities.

Takeaways:

• Practical strategies for managing construction projects efficiently.
• Tools for navigating procurement processes and compliance.
• Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals and mentors.

Reserve Your Spot Today!
Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to empower your business with the knowledge and skills to succeed.

Don’t have a registered business yet?

The NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start, operate, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship, including business planning, financing, and marketing, and are accessible in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.

View upcoming live, online courses, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite.

Webinar Registration Information

In order to receive a link to join the webinar, your registration form must be fully completed.

A Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations.

If there are any problems with your registration, or you do not receive a link, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov.

Reminder

All webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop.

Multiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name, job title, and email address per each attendee.

We invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars in our Contract Management Series.

• Contract Award Process
• HR Management
• Prime and Subcontractor Relationships
• Project Management for Professional Services
• Recordkeeping and Reporting
• Contract Management and Performance Evaluations