Supervisory Training Program (STP)

Supervisors aren’t born; they are made. In today’s fiercely competitive construction industry, leadership that stands out is crucial. For over forty years, the Supervisory Training Program (STP) has been the bedrock for developing field leaders. Now in its new 10th edition, STP integrates proven subject matter with cutting-edge industry practices, equipping you with essential skills and knowledge.

Ideal for high-performing and ambitious individuals aspiring to supervisory roles, this program offers a deep dive into the intersection of field operations and office management. Gain insights into industry evolution, master the latest strategies in team management, and learn to apply best practices directly to your role.

STP Learning Objectives

Why Enroll?

Enhance Your Leadership Skills: Master the latest techniques to lead effectively.
Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Learn and apply current best practices.
Advance Your Career: Position yourself for future promotions and increased responsibilities.
Network with Peers: Connect with fellow leaders, sharing experiences and insights.

Enroll today and pave your path to becoming an exceptional supervisor.

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Pricing

Individual Unit

$$875Members

Nonmembers: $1,125

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Full Program Bundle

$4,200Members

Nonmembers: $5,460

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Course Overview

Unit 1: Leadership and Motivation (16 hours)

The purpose of Leadership and Motivation is to contribute to your professional development, whether you are already a construction supervisor or someone who aspires to become a leader in construction. Leadership and Motivation teaches the value of effective leadership of workers and improve your ability to lead and motivate others.

The Value of Project Leadership

Leading in Construction

Team Development

Succeeding as a Leader

Motivating Your Team

Expectations and Accountability

Improve Your Team

Leadership Skills in Action

Unit 2: Communication (16 hours)

Contractors strive to fill supervisory positions with well-trained workers in order to achieve project success. Often times, smaller companies outsource their training programs to a third party due to the lack of internal resources. Effective leaders are “made,” not born. Job demands on leaders are ever increasing because of rapid changes in technology and shortage of workers. Project locations are scattered over large geographical areas. New laws and regulations covering construction have complicated production and increased the focus on compliance, quality and cost control. Increased competition brings pressure to do things more efficiently. The companies that meet these challenges by developing and maintaining good leadership enhance their workforce of well-trained people to survive and prosper. Construction supervisors are the critical link in the production process and the profit-making process.

Elements of Communication

Written Communication

Effective Communication

Listening

Persuasion, Negotiation, and Difficult Conversations

Meetings and Presentations

Unit 3: Planning and Scheduling (16 hours)

The purpose of Planning and Scheduling is to contribute to your professional development, whether you are already a construction supervisor, someone who aspires to become a construction supervisor, or a person who works with construction supervisors. This course is designed specifically for first-line supervisors who are responsible for jobsite work tasks on a construction project.

Planning and Scheduling

Elements of Scheduling

Developing Project Schedules

Communicating Project Schedules

Updating Construction Schedules

Unit 4: Contract Documents (16 hours)

This unit will deep dive into contracts starting with an introduction and expanding on the different types of contracts. Construction is unique with the many types of documentation included in the contract and how the relationships on a specific project can make the contracts different. There is more than just the agreement that is part of the construction contract. It is very important as a leader to understand some of the terminology, formats, purpose, role, etc. The purpose of the course is to continue your career development and enhance the understanding of contract documents.

Introduction to Contracts

Types of Construction Contracts

Construction Documentation

Important Contract Terminology

Managing Change in Contracts

Unit 5: Productivity and Managing Project Costs (16 hours)

Construction supervisors have the responsibility of proactively understanding what and how costs are generated on their projects and what they can do to better understand and manage them. Understanding how project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with estimated project costs, and how to control the costs relative to the estimate are invaluable abilities for a supervisor. Having a full grasp of the processes in which contractors obtain work and the process that precedes physical construction is important to supervisors. Likewise, the ability to recognize the role of the contractor’s staff and the designers in the pre-construction phases of the project is also essential.

Introduction to Project Costs and Productivity

Creating the Project Budget

Field Cost Control

Cost Control Reports

Labor Productivity

Equipment Productivity

Post-Project Evaluation

Unit 6: Managing Risks (16 hours)

This unit is designed to help you identify risk-related problems, determine viable solutions to those problems, and implement a solution. This content will help you develop a better method of identifying, managing, and solving risk-related problems specific to construction and make better decisions throughout your project. Risk assessment and problem-solving is a complex activity that is influenced by a variety of factors. This unit will focus on the specific steps and procedures to analyze and minimize risk.

Risk in Construction

Categories of Risk

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Problem-Solving Tools

Solutions for Common Risks

This Supervisory Training Program is designed for anyone on a construction jobsite in a supervisory role from the new supervisor and foreman to the experienced superintendent.

Looking to learn entry level management skills to lead construction activities? Consider AGC’s Construction Supervision Fundamentals Course.

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