Certification
Certified Construction Manager® (CCM®)
Construction Management Association of America
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The Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) has offered its construction management (CM) certification program for more than 25 years and continually certifies more qualified CMs than anyone else in the construction industry. Individuals, companies, and owners recognize the CCM certification as a sign of professionalism.
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Skills taught
Apply construction management professional practice principles including CM delivery methods, forms of CM contract, procurement of CM services, and legal obligations to establish and maintain the owner-CM relationshipNavigate legal obligations of the construction manager including professional liabilities, third-party claims, employment law compliance, environmental regulations, and labor relations requirementsDevelop and implement the Construction Management Plan including measurable project objectives, organizational structures, site use planning, contracting strategies, risk management, and project funding requirementsManage design professional selection and consulting agreements by defining qualification criteria, evaluating fee proposals, and establishing contractual responsibilities across project delivery phasesDevelop construction contract documents including forms of agreement, general conditions, risk management provisions, insurance requirements, and coordination of construction processesManage procurement of construction services including pre-qualification of bidders, bid advertisement, bid evaluation, and contract award recommendations in compliance with public and private sector requirementsEstablish and manage project information systems including data requirements, reporting formats, distribution procedures, and public relations information to support timely decision-makingDevelop and manage project and construction budgets using conceptual estimating methods, cost models, cash flow schedules, and value analysis to control costs throughout all project phasesImplement construction phase cost management including schedule of values, change order control, claims cost analysis, productivity monitoring, and cost compliance reportingDevelop and maintain project schedules using CPM methods including critical path analysis, float management, schedule updates, recovery schedules, and time impact analysisManage schedule impacts from change orders, delays, and claims by applying time extension analysis and claims avoidance procedures throughout the construction phasePrepare and implement the Quality Management Plan defining owner objectives, measurable quality standards, inspection requirements, and integration with project plans and contract documentsManage construction phase quality through conformance monitoring, field inspection, material testing, change order management, and corrective procedures for deficient or non-conforming workAdminister construction contracts including submittal processes, requests for information, change orders, field orders, payment applications, and as-built documentation requirementsManage project closeout by administering punch lists, warranties, guarantees, record documents, operational training, lien waivers, and final payment requirementsEvaluate and select project delivery methods including traditional, design-build, and construction management approaches based on risk sharing, owner objectives, and project characteristicsManage construction procurement including bid packaging, contractor pre-qualification, market surveys, bid process administration, and contract award documentationAssess construction safety liability and implement safety management programs including contractor safety program review, job hazard analysis, emergency planning, and safety enforcement responsibilitiesManage project safety risk through risk identification, insurance coverage, indemnification strategies, Experience Modification Rate evaluation, and coordination among contractors and safety committeesApply alternative dispute resolution methods including arbitration, mediation, dispute review boards, and partnering to resolve construction claims and project disputes