Academy for Construction Excellence

How To Be An Elite Project Manager
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix) | The Learning Lab, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
This Academy session, taught by Anthony “AJ” Jeffers of Hensel Phelps, explores what it really takes to be a strong and successful project manager in today’s construction environment. Project management requires a mix of leadership, organization, and technical knowledge, and this course is designed to help attendees strengthen those skills. Whether you’re newer to the role or looking to grow your experience, this session will provide practical takeaways you can apply right away.
Attendees will learn:

How to build strong leadership within your team
Why clear and effective communication is critical to project success
Ways to strengthen decision-making and overall project oversight

Strengthen your leadership, communication, and technical decision-making skills by enrolling in the full Project Manager Series. This seven-part program is designed specifically for construction project managers and covers the critical competencies needed to successfully lead projects, teams, and client relationships from pursuit through closeout. In each class, attendees will focus on key responsibilities project managers manage throughout the project lifecycle:

How to Be an Elite Project Manager, 3/5
Public Speaking for Project Managers, 4/1
Finance in Construction for Project Managers, 5/12
Prompt Pay Essentials for Project Managers, 6/11
What Project Managers Need to Know About Liens and Bonds, 7/22
The Vital Role of Project Managers in the Pursuit Process, 8/5
A Focus on Client Retention for Project Managers, 9/10

If attending virtually, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
This class is part of the 7-class Project Manager Series, individual class registration is open to all.

Project Manager Series
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:30
Project Manager Series – Full Program Registration

Strengthen your leadership, communication, and technical decision-making skills by enrolling in the full Project Manager Series. This seven-part program is designed specifically for construction project managers and covers the critical competencies needed to successfully lead projects, teams, and client relationships from pursuit through closeout.
By registering for the full series, attendees will:

Develop advanced project management and leadership skills

Enhance communication, financial, and contractual understanding

Gain practical tools to manage risk, payments, and client expectations

Apply learning across the project lifecycle, with each session building on the last

Series Schedule:

How to Be an Elite Project Manager – 3/5: Anthony Jeffers, Hensel Phelps
Public Speaking for Project Managers – 4/1: Brandon Montero, CHASSE Building Team
Finance in Construction for Project Managers – 5/12: Matt Waller, PopeWaller
Prompt Pay Essentials for Project Managers – 6/11: Kevin Estevez, Holden Willits
What Project Managers Need to Know About Liens and Bonds– 7/22: Amy Houk, RCS Preliminary Lien Services
The Vital Role of a Project Manager in the Pursuit Process – 8/5: Margaret Kinsey, Small Giants
A Focus on Client Retention for Project Managers – 9/10: Danielle Feroleto, Small Giants

All sessions run from 3:00–4:30 PM.
It is recommended to attend Project Manager Series classes in person for the best overall learning experience.
