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SUMMARY:LiFT Level 2 - Project Management Program 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nTaught 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.\n \nThrough 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. \nProgram Benefits\n\n\nConnect with project management professionals from mechanical contracting firms throughout Kansas City.\nGain practical tools and techniques that can be applied immediately on the job.\nStrengthen your ability to lead teams\, manage risk\, improve project outcomes\, and increase profitability.\nDevelop practical skills that support greater responsibility\, accountability\, and leadership for your projects.\nGain confidence in managing contracts\, financials\, change orders\, scheduling\, and client relationships.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nProject 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.\n \nProgram Details\nProgram Format: Ten weekly seminars\nSchedule: Thursdays\, September 24 – December 3\, 2026 \nCourses \n\n\n\n9-24-26\nSetting Up Your Team for Success: The Team – Gary Polain (Morning Session)\n\n\n10-1-26\nSetting Up the Project for Success: The Project Plan – Chris Champagne\n\n\n10-8-26\nRisk Managment for Construction Professionals – Guy Gast\n\n\n10-15-26\nBusiness Negotiation Skills – Stephanie Haynes & Myla Hite (6-Hour Session)\n\n\n10-22-26\nClaims Avoidance – Dr. Tim Wentz\n\n\n10-29-26\nCash Flow\, Billing & Work-In-Progress (WIP) – Stephane McShane (Full Day)\n\n\n11-5-26\nChange Orders – Chris Champagne\n\n\n11-12-26\nDelivering Project Success: Turnover\, Commissioning\, & Closeout – Angie Simon\n\n\n11-19-26\nBIM\, VDC\, and Project Coordination – Jason Steele and Stacy Zerr\n\n\n12-3-26\nProject Performance\, Productivity\, & Post-Project Reviews – Stephane McShane\n			 \n\n\n\n*Successful completion of this program requires attendance at nine of ten sessions. \nCEUs: 4.5\n \nTuition\nNo charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 or Local 533. \n$1\,000 for non-member contractors signatory to LU 8 or LU 533\n$1\,500 for Associate Members\n\nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100 per seminar.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/lift-level-2-project-management-program-2026/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Education Series
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SUMMARY:Propel 1 - Leadership Program - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Attendee\nPropel 1 is designed for emerging leaders who manage projects and are preparing to take on greater leadership responsibilities. \nAbout\nThrough eight instructor-led seminars\, participants strengthen communication\, decision-making\, problem-solving\, and interpersonal skills while gaining practical tools they can apply immediately in the workplace. \nTopics include leadership styles\, team building\, conflict resolution\, communication\, business writing\, and critical thinking.\n \nThis program consists of 8\, four-hour weekly seminars. Lunch is provided \nGoals \n\nImprove personal performance by strengthening personal management and communication skills.\nHandle difficult management situations with greater certainty in decision making.\nIdentify how leadership styles affect team members and how to adjust those styles to gain commitment.\nIdentify and try new approaches needed for growth.\nBuild collaboration\, teamwork\, and trust to help others excel.\n\nCEUs: 3.2 \nCourses\n9-22-2026: StrengthsFinder 2.0 with Dr. Sondra Cave\nPrerequisite for attending Propel) \n9-29-2026: StrengthsFinder Team Building with Dr. Sondra Cave\n10-6-2026:  Positive Impact with Lisa Austin (Full Day Session)\n10-13-2026: Gear Up for Greatness with Lisa Ryan (Morning)\n10-20-2026: Influencing without Authority with Dianne Young\n10-27-2026: Managing Difficult Conversations with Eric Herdman\n11-3-2026: Effective Communication with Gary Polain (Morning)\n11-17-2026: Enhancing Business Writing Skills with Dianne Young\n11-24-2026: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Eric Herdman\n\nTuition\n\nNo charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 or Local 533. \n$1\,000 for non-member contractors signatory to LU 8 & LU 533 \n$1\,500 for Associate Members \n*Successful completion of this program is defined as missing no more than one seminar in the educational series. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100 per seminar in this series.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/propel-1-leadership-program-2026/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
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SUMMARY:Project Coordinator Training - Intro to Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Attendance Policy\nThis is a multi-day seminar series\, and attendance is required for each session. Please register only if you can commit to full attendance. Exceptions are made only for unforeseen circumstances such as illness or work emergencies. \nSchedule\nDays 1 & 2: April 27 & 28\, 2027 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM\nDays 3 & 4: May 25 & 26\, 2027 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM \nMeals\nLunch is included each day of the program. \nProject Coordinator Training: Introduction to Project Management\nThe project coordinator plays a vital role in the success of construction projects. This four-day\, hands-on training program introduces participants to the full construction project life cycle\, from acquisition to close-out\, and highlights the critical support functions that help project managers and field teams succeed. \nUsing MCAA’s Successful Project Management Flowchart and a realistic sample project as guiding frameworks\, participants will explore the key processes\, documents\, and communication practices needed to support construction project teams effectively. Participants will leave with foundational knowledge and practical tools to contribute confidently and proactively to project success. \nInstructor\nKathy Crosby is the President and Owner of C2 Consulting\, Inc.\, a firm specializing in construction training\, consulting\, and business process improvement. With more than 30 years of experience in the mechanical construction industry\, she previously served as Vice President and CFO of a commercial and industrial mechanical contracting firm. A nationally recognized trainer and industry educator\, Kathy is a former member of the MCAA National Board of Directors and former Chair of MCAA’s Project Management Education Committee. She currently serves on the faculty of MCAA’s Institute for Project Management (IPM)\, MCAA’s National Education Initiative (NEI) the Construction Education Institute (CEI)\, and the United Association’s Instructor Training Program.  \nWho Should Attend?\nNew project coordinators\, project management assistants\, administrative staff\, or any employee involved in supporting construction project teams. \nCEUs: 2.8 \nTuition\nNo charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 or Local 533. \n$500 for non-member contractors signatory to Local 8 or Local 533\n$750 for Associate Members \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200.\n  \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $150 per day in this series.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/project-coordinator-training-intro-to-project-management/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
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