Ready to move your career forward? Now is the time. 

Developed in collaboration with MCAC, the University of Waterloo, and several top trainers in our industry, this ten-day program is designed to help professionals strengthen their planning, leadership, and project delivery skills. 

This program will be delivered over two separate weeks at the same location:

April 20-24, 2026
8:30am - 4:30pm

May 25-29, 2026
8:30am - 4:30pm

Topics Covered

• Project Administration
• Job Costing
• Scheduling
• Change Orders
• Safety
• Communications & Negotiation
• Managing Individual Differences
• Construction Law
• Dispute Avoidance & Claims
• Labour Relations
• Project Completion
• And More!

Learning Outcomes

• Drive meaningful improvements in your company's project management processes 
• Optimize project planning and control to positively impact your company's bottom line
• Take ownership of projects from bid to completion with a business-first approach
• Leverage your fellow participants' experiences to accelerate your learning
• Build the knowledge and confidence to enjoy your projects more
• Be better prepared for the Gold Seal examination

Who Should Attend? 

• Anyone working for mechanical and/or other contractors as a project manager, project administrator, project controls professional, site superintendent, estimator, business manager, shop manager, or foreman.

• Anyone working as a managing or coordinating construction contractor.

Prerequisites

Specific trade knowledge is not required, but some experience in construction contracting is expected. 

This course has been approved by the Canadian Construction Association for credits for the Gold Seal Project Manager accreditation and has been registered by the Project Management Institute (PMI^®). 

What's Included?

• 10-Day Gold Seal Accredited Course
• University of Waterloo Certificate 
• Course Manual 
• Lunch & Beverages Each Day 

Pricing

Early-Bird Pricing is available until March 2, 2026. 

Cancellation Policy

Written notice of cancellation must be received a minimum of ten (10) days prior to event start date to be eligible for a refund. Paid registrations are transferable to another member of your organization by emailing lbutler@mcabc.org prior to event start date.