PSMJ 2026 Project Management Bootcamp

March 4-5, 2026
Staybridge Suites Saskatoon – University
1838 College Drive I Saskatoon, SK I S1N 2Z8
Evan Thomas Room, 9th Floor

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Early Bird Registration Deadline Friday January 9, 2026

Registration Deadline Friday, February 13, 2026

Hotel Room Block Details

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES EAST – UNIVERSITY

1838 College Drive, Building #2
Saskatoon, SK S1N 2Z8
🛎 How to Book Your Stay
• Hotel Direct: 1-(306) 954 1250
• Toll-Free: 1-800-HOLIDAY (1-800-465-4329)
• Or simply click the special booking link:
👉 Group Booking Link

🏨 Your Stay Includes
• Comfortable room accommodations
• Full American Breakfast Buffet every morning
• Complimentary Parking
Room Rate: $169.00 per night

Schedule

March 4th ……………8:00am-5:00pm

March 5th…………….7:30am-3:30pm

A/E/C PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOTCAMP
PROGRAM TOPICS AGENDA

MOST VALUABLE ROLE OF THE PM
Traits the best PMs share
How you as a PM can add value to your Principals
PM’S ROLE IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Why every PM should have a role in business development
How PMs can cross-sell the firm’s services to grow the business
How you can use your current job to bring in more work in the future
PLANNING THE PROJECT FOR SUCCESS
When you should begin the project planning process
What are the 10 critical elements of a good project management plan?
What are the differences in planning for small vs. large projects?
REALISTIC PROJECT SCHEDULING
Master the 11 elements of a superior schedule
Common pitfalls to avoid when making a project schedule
How to develop and implement a more efficient work process
How good scheduling helps avoid rework and increase profit
PROJECT FINANCIAL (AND PROFIT) PLAN
4 proven methods to for creating a foolproof project budget
Inside tips for balancing the project’s scope and fee
6 vital steps PMs should use to improve cash flow
HOW TO ASSUME PROJECT LEADERSHIP
7 steps for assuring staff at critical points of the project
How to identify and deal with difficult personality types
How to rise from a Transactional PM to a Transformational PM
What is the first step in successfully delegating work on my project?
MANAGING PROJECTS FOR CLIENT DELIGHT
Why do clients select different firms?
How well do you know my client … and why does it matter?
Techniques for improving your relationship with your clients?
How can I become my client’s advisor?
MANAGING RISKS TO AVOID GRIEF AND LOSSES
Why do traditional QA/QC approaches fail?
29 dangerous terms you must understand in your A/E contracts
Pitfalls successful PMs must avoid in sub-consultant negotiations
HOW PMs CAN INCREASE PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY
Take charges of meetings to ensure you get what you need
When should you email and when should you pick up the phone?
Tips for getting the most productivity out of your assistant manager?
SECRETS OF MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS
How many projects can one PM realistically handle?
Increasing productivity: Keys to managing multiple projects
Inside tips for managing multiple office deliveries
MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE PROJECT
Which critical project elements must you obsessively monitor?
Which 5 critical numbers must you demand from accounting?
What is the single best way to monitor your project progress?
GETTING—AND STAYING—OUT OF TROUBLE
Best techniques for avoiding problems in the first place?
What to do if you’re behind schedule or over budget
What is the proper way to ask a client for additional fees?
SELLING SUCCESS: HOW TO WRAP UP YOUR PROJECT
It isn’t over ‘til it’s over: The right way to complete a project
How can you turn a complex project into your firm’s next job?

***Professional Development Certificates will be issued to all attendees.