Frontline PM & Jobsite Management
Online Training to Improve Your Project Management Team
More than 55% of systems integration projects fail (late or over budget) because of bad estimates and poor project management and execution.
At completion, on a typical installation project, the variance between project bid margin and actual margin is around 10%. This negative project slip is due to bad estimates and poor project management. Just a $1,000 loss (cost slip) on one project will force you to do $59,000 for free to make up that lost revenue.
The only way to sell profitable jobs (good estimates), manage them efficiently, and install them right the first time is by improving the performance and professional growth of your frontline team.
Your sales executives, project managers, and installers – the people who generate the revenue and profits – need performance-based training to improve the entire project process. Just a 10% improvement on project delivery could increase profits by one or two percentage points, which could increase company NPV (net present value) by up to 25%.
Get your frontline teams the education, support, and training they need. NSCA is pairing up with Nadim Sawaya of Enterprise Performance Consulting to bring customized training sessions via distance learning. We’ll help your team get the education they need in a convenient online program– without travel expenses!
“First off, I wanted to thank you for your project management training course! It was very concise and informative, and I felt it captured many of the nuances and processes to be a good project manager in an easy-to-follow format. I had been looking for a while to find a good program that was tailored to the low-voltage electrical/construction industry, and I’m glad I found this. I will be recommending this course to my upper management for all three of our branches here in Southern California, and I am also looking forward to putting some of our field supervisors through the jobsite management training.”
- Josh Sleigh, Director of Construction, Pyro-Comm Systems Inc.
Frontline Project Management ® Hybrid Training Program
The Frontline Project Management ® Hybrid Training Program offers a flexible learning experience primarily conducted online in a self-paced format. After completing the eLearning portion and passing an examination, participants will join Nadim Sawaya in a live online Workshop to explore advanced project management topics (Financial and Contractual) in a Workshop setting.
Program Details:
This certification program is tailored specifically for the Systems Integration Industry, equipping project managers with the skills to consistently deliver successful projects. Participants will learn strategies to effectively navigate the “Construction Game” akin to General and/or Electrical Contractors.
Program Unique Advantage:
A significant challenge for Systems Integrators is removing Project Managers from their regular duties for training. Our program’s format addresses this by allowing project managers to complete much of the content (Part A) at their own pace online, followed by a 4-hour virtual Instructor-led Workshop (Part B).
Frontline Project Management ® Training Includes:
- Part (A) 8-10 hours of self-paced eLearning Training
- Part (B) 4-hours Instructor-led Virtual Workshop
- Project Playbook Guidelines with Best Practices, Forms, and Checklists
- CEU Credits
Program costs:
- NSCA member: $650 per person
For a detailed description of this course please download the flyer:
For registration, please contact Mike Abernathy, NSCA Director of Business Resources, at mabernathy@nsca.org.
Jobsite Management Training On-Line Course
The installation phase of a typical project presents the highest risk for Systems Integrators. With smaller margins, field work is even more critical for profitable projects. Most integrators lose more than 10% margin points at the project completion due to labor cost overrun and/or missed change orders.
This course is designed to help Lead Installers and Field Managers to effectively manage the installation phase of projects, avoid scope creep and capture every opportunity for Change Orders.
This course also offers a foundation to prepare individuals for a career in project management.
Learning Objectives:
- Overview of Frontline Project Management principles and best practices
- Review of the basic project financials terms
- Provide a guide on how to effectively manage the field team, subcontractors and other trades
- Provide tools and processes on how to manage the project scope creep and field changes
- Establish guidelines and etiquettes on what to do and say on the jobsite
Jobsite Management Training includes:
- Two Hours of Self-Study Prerequisite Work
- Five Hours of Instructor-Led On-Line Sessions
- Audience: Project Leads, Installers, Technicians and the Project Field Team
| Jobsite Management Virtual 2025 Sessions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Session JPM 701 *(PST) | Wednesday March 19, 2025 | ||
| 7:00-8:30 * | 8:45-10:15 | 10:30-12:00 | |
| Modules 1 & 2 | Modules 3 & 4 | Modules 5 & 6 | |
| Session JPM 702 *(PST) | Wednesday June 4, 2025 | ||
| 7:00-8:30 * | 8:45-10:15 | 10:30-12:00 | |
| Modules 1 & 2 | Modules 3 & 4 | Modules 5 & 6 | |
| Session JPM 703 *(PST) | Wednesday September 10, 2025 | ||
| 7:00-8:30 * | 8:45-10:15 | 10:30-12:00 | |
| Modules 1 & 2 | Modules 3 & 4 | Modules 5 & 6 | |
| Session JPM 704 *(PST) | Wednesday December 10, 2025 | ||
| 7:00-8:30 * | 8:45-10:15 | 10:30-12:00 | |
| Modules 1 & 2 | Modules 3 & 4 | Modules 5 & 6 | |
| Module 1: Project Team Responsibilities | |||
| Module 2: Frontline Project Management Principles Overview | |||
| Module 3: Managing the Project Field Work | |||
| Module 4: Job Safety and OSHA Guidelines | |||
| Module 5: Project Financials Review and KPI’s | |||
| Module 5: Field Manual Best Practices Overview | |||
Program costs:
- NSCA member: $225 per person
- Non-member: $825 per person
Visit www.epconsulting.net to learn more.
Substitutions and Cancellations:
Substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations are accepted and registration fees refunded (less a 25% cancellation fee) if notice is received in writing at least 30 days prior to the event. If cancellation is received less than 30 days but at least one week prior to the event, registration fees (less a 50% cancellation fee) will be refunded. If cancellation is made less than one week prior to the conference, no refund will be given. NSCA is not responsible for weather-related interruptions that affect connection to the event. By submitting payment, you agree to cancellation terms for Project Management Training.
