Course Description:
This course focuses on addressing the unique demands of leading an engineering design project, whether as a project manager, design manager, or design lead. Topics include engineering projects overview, staff organization, scope of work, project plan, staying on time, staying with budget, gaining commitments, change management, risk management, quality management, and inspiring the team.
Learning Objectives:
• Develop skills for managing the design phase of engineering projects
• Develop a detailed written scope of work
• Learn to plan for new project
• Learn to manage the budget and schedule for a design project
• Appreciate the benefits of gaining commitments from team members
• Gain tools for managing changes
• Learn to identify, document, and manage risks
• Keep quality a priority
• Motivate and inspire the design team
