Education
LiFT Level 2 – Project Management Program 2026
Thursday September 24, 2026 @ 8:00 am - Thursday December 3, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
The MCAKC LiFT Level 2 Project Management Program helps experienced project managers build on existing knowledge and develop skills that are difficult to gain through day-to-day project experience alone.
Taught by industry experts, participants learn how to build and lead project teams, manage contracts and risk, negotiate effectively, navigate change orders, avoid claims, improve financial performance, leverage technology, and successfully deliver projects from planning through closeout.
Through ten weekly seminars, participants gain practical tools and techniques they can immediately apply to improve project performance, profitability, leadership effectiveness, and long-term career success.
Taught by industry experts, participants learn how to build and lead project teams, manage contracts and risk, negotiate effectively, navigate change orders, avoid claims, improve financial performance, leverage technology, and successfully deliver projects from planning through closeout.
Through ten weekly seminars, participants gain practical tools and techniques they can immediately apply to improve project performance, profitability, leadership effectiveness, and long-term career success.
Program Benefits
- Connect with project management professionals from mechanical contracting firms throughout Kansas City.
- Gain practical tools and techniques that can be applied immediately on the job.
- Strengthen your ability to lead teams, manage risk, improve project outcomes, and increase profitability.
- Develop practical skills that support greater responsibility, accountability, and leadership for your projects.
- Gain confidence in managing contracts, financials, change orders, scheduling, and client relationships.
Who Should Attend?
Project Managers with 3–7 years of experience who have established project management fundamentals and are ready to develop more advanced leadership, financial, and project management competencies.
Program Details
Program Format: Ten weekly seminars
Schedule: Thursdays, September 24 – December 3, 2026
Courses
| 9-24-26 | Setting Up Your Team for Success: The Team – Gary Polain (Morning Session) |
| 10-1-26 | Setting Up the Project for Success: The Project Plan – Chris Champagne |
| 10-8-26 | Risk Managment for Construction Professionals – Guy Gast |
| 10-15-26 | Business Negotiation Skills – Stephanie Haynes & Myla Hite (6-Hour Session) |
| 10-22-26 | Claims Avoidance – Dr. Tim Wentz |
| 10-29-26 | Cash Flow, Billing & Work-In-Progress (WIP) – Stephane McShane (Full Day) |
| 11-5-26 | Change Orders – Chris Champagne |
| 11-12-26 | Delivering Project Success: Turnover, Commissioning, & Closeout – Angie Simon |
| 11-19-26 | BIM, VDC, and Project Coordination – Jason Steele and Stacy Zerr |
| 12-3-26 | Project Performance, Productivity, & Post-Project Reviews – Stephane McShane |
*Successful completion of this program requires attendance at nine of ten sessions.
CEUs: 4.5
Tuition
No charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 or Local 533.
$1,000 for non-member contractors signatory to LU 8 or LU 533
$1,500 for Associate Members
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to [email protected] or by phone at 913-948-9200.
Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”), except in the case of an emergency, will be invoiced $100 per seminar.