Diane Mika Presenting at Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium23

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Managing Risk Through Effective Contracts

Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Diane Mika, senior vice president and risk management officer, will be speaking at the Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium23.

Mika will present on “Managing Risk Through Effective Contracts” as part of the conference’s Project Administration Workshop.

More details on the event below.

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Everyone practices project management. Whether getting a building out of the ground, planning a health care open enrollment, an office move, or working a marketing plan, the skills needed to reach your goal rely on project management:  budgeting, scheduling, communicating, and managing people. The role of the project administrator (PA) in managing A/E projects also requires an understanding of project phases, contract administration, document control, financial management, and risk management.

The value proposition of a firm utilizing PAs in their project management is reducing the time and cost PMs spend on administrative tasks, freeing up time and dollars from the project budget. PMs can focus on preparing project deliverables and take on more projects. But most importantly, it also provides an excellent career path for design administrators who want to specialize in project administration versus general admin. 

This workshop will put you on the path to achieving a Professional Project Manager (PMP) certificate by teaching you the basics about the following:

  • RFP requirements. Scope, project data sheets, and team resources
  • Contract Administration. Contracts, insurance requirements, client and subconsultant relationships
  • Project Organization. Scope, schedule, budget, and fee estimates
  • Project Lifecycle. Bidding, permitting, billing & collections, and document control plans
  • Project Execution. Schedules, submittals, reports, client communications
  • Project Performance. Budget management of projects and resources with KPIs
  • Project Closeout. Subcontracts, audits, and marketing data

In addition to attaining a better understanding of the technical aspects of managing a project, this 8-hour introduction to becoming a professional project administrator will explore how to

  • Learn to use influence and clear communication to get cooperation and coordinate the work of people who do not report to you
  • Deal with complexity and conflicting demands on your time and talent
  • Gain confidence and increase your responsibility by validating your experience and skills.

Hear from industry experts and seasoned personnel on everything you need to be seen as a key project team player and achieve that next step on your career path. Fast Company recently reported on the trend that individuals need “provable skills” for their resume—and that next promotion. This workshop will provide proof of not only skills but your own goal of constant self-improvement.

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