2027 PSMJ Project Management Bootcamp

Description

Program Dates: April 27-28, 2027

Program Brochure: Coming Soon!

About PSMJ’s Project Management Bootcamp:

For over 20 years, sending key staff through PSMJ's A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp has been standard practice for firms committed to superior financial results, ecstatic clients, and a winning culture.

In this 2-day session you will learn how to:

• Master the 11 must-use parts of an ironclad project schedule
• Avoid 5 budget busters that put projects in a financial hole
• Keep projects and teams on schedule and budget when working remotely
• Negotiate win-win subcontractor agreements
• Seize new revenue opportunities through upselling and cross-selling
• Apply “wow!” factors that help turn clients into champions
• Spot and fix profit killers before they become major problems
• Manage project team members working from anywhere
• Communicate with clients working from anywhere
• Pause and re-start work to minimize disruption and preserve cash flow
• Run virtual meetings without losing productivity
• Add more value and keep pipelines full by bringing in work from existing clients.
• And 47 additional use-them-now skills for transforming your career and your professional value.

Do I Earn Any PDH’s?

Yes, 13 PDHs will be earned.

Are Any Meals Included in My Registration Fee?

Breakfast snacks, lunch, and refreshments are included with your registration.

Program Schedule:

April 27, 2027
8:00am- Attendee arrival, registration and continental breakfast
8:30am: Program begins
9:45am: Morning Break
12:30pm: Lunch break provided
2:30pm: Afternoon Break
5:00pm: First Day Concludes

April 28, 2027
7:30am: Arrival Time and continental breakfast
8:00am: Program Begins
9:30am: Morning Break
12:00pm: Lunch break provided
2:00pm: Afternoon Break
3:30pm: Program Concludes

About Your Coach: 

Duane Lindner has been actively engaged in the consulting engineering industry for over 25 years, having worked for several firms of varying sizes and disciplines. He is a senior Project Manager for Associated Engineering in Ontario, Canada, where he built a successful branch office in new geographic territory from the ground up. More recently, he has handed off his management roles to focus purely on his passion: project delivery. Duane has served as Project Manager and Lead Engineer for many civil engineering projects relating to public infrastructure as well as both commercial and residential developments. He is a two-time recipient of the Consulting Engineers of Ontario “Award of Excellence” for Project Management on complex projects. He is a steward of environmental protection; actively promoting sustainable design to address the need for climate change adaptation and building resiliency through his role in delivering public infrastructure projects. Business development and leadership have been core features of Duane’s career, and while he has always been actively engaged in managing projects, he has also fulfilled many corporate leadership roles. As an executive Vice President, he was instrumental in helping a small civil engineering firm grow from 40 people to a multi-discipline firm of over 200 staff that ultimately joined PSMJ’s Circle of Excellence. He was responsible for the implementation of corporate Project Management and Cost Accounting systems (Axium / Deltek) for multiple organizations. He has also developed and delivered in-house project management training programs and served on numerous committees focused on enhancing leadership skills and improving project delivery. Duane has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Waterloo, and is a registered professional engineer. He is formally trained in Value Engineering and is a certified Envision Sustainability Professional. He is an accomplished speaker and facilitator, proven through numerous stakeholder workshops, design charrettes and training programs.