LiFT Level 2 Project Management Program: This seminar is included in the full program. Individual seminar registration is subject to availability.
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The final phase of a project is where planning, execution, and customer satisfaction come together. Successful project managers understand that turnover, commissioning, and closeout are not simply end-of-project activities—they are critical processes that impact profitability, customer relationships, future opportunities, and overall project success.
In this seminar, participants will explore the project manager’s role in driving successful project completion. From quality control and documentation management to commissioning support, owner training, warranties, and final project acceptance, participants will learn strategies that improve project outcomes and strengthen relationships with owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Drawing on industry best practices and real-world leadership experience, this seminar provides practical tools for managing expectations, coordinating project teams, reducing risk, and delivering a successful project completion experience for all parties involved.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the project manager’s role in turnover, commissioning, and closeout activities.
- Identify documentation requirements necessary for successful project completion.
- Develop strategies for managing quality control, startup, and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate stakeholders and project teams to support successful turnover and owner acceptance.
- Manage owner training, warranties, punch lists, and final closeout requirements.
- Apply best practices that improve customer satisfaction, reduce risk, and support timely project completion.
Who Should Attend
Project managers with 3–7 years of experience who have established project management fundamentals and are ready to develop more advanced leadership, financial, and project management competencies.
Tuition
No charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 & 533.
$100 for non-members signatory to Local 8 & 533.
$150 for Associate Members.
CEUs: 0.4
Instructor
Angie Simon, P.E., is a nationally recognized mechanical engineer, former CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, and former President of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA). Throughout her career, she has been a champion for leadership development, workforce engagement, operational excellence, and advancing opportunities within the construction industry.
Angie is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE), a national workforce development initiative that introduces high school students to rewarding careers in the skilled trades. She also serves as a peer group facilitator with Maxim Consulting Group and is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University.
A sought-after speaker, mentor, and industry leader, Angie is known for helping organizations build stronger teams, develop future leaders, and create lasting impact through strategic leadership and operational excellence.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations for MCAKC events and programs must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email at learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a $100 cancellation fee.
Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”) will be assessed:
$100 — Events 4 hours or less
$150 — Events over 4 hours
