Project Managers & Project Superintendents

When:

  • Mar 05, 2026 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Mar 06, 2026 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Apr 14, 2026 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Apr 15, 2026 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where:

  • ELEVATE - Business & Events Center
  • 4100 Westown Pkwy
  • West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fee Type of Fee
$1,950 / Person - MBI Members
$2,400 / Person - Non-Members

Presenters: Ethan Cowles, FMI Corporation - Denver, Colorado | Nic Bittle, Workforce Pro - Corn, Oklahoma | Alex Johnson, BrownWinick Law Firm - Des Moines, IA | Amy Fetters, McGough - Des Moines, IA 

Success on the jobsite—and across the construction industry—hinges on a few essential elements that, when intentionally combined, create powerful outcomes where everyone wins: employees, companies, and customers alike. At the core of this success are critical attributes like teamwork, leadership, communication, accountability, personal responsibility, budgeting, contracts, implementing change and quality control. And standing at the center of it all is the leadership partnership between project managers and superintendents.

This interactive leadership series is built to strengthen that partnership. Through engaging, hands-on sessions, participants will deepen their understanding of project budgeting, elevate both personal and team performance, and gain insight into customer expectations—all within a collaborative and growth-minded learning environment.

This is more than just a training series—it’s an opportunity for your project teams to grow, align, and thrive together through a shared experience that builds stronger leaders and more successful projects.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

  • Identify key field management practices that drive or hinder job profitability. 
  • Analyze how productivity impacts financial performance on construction projects. 
  • Compare their leadership approach to high-performing field managers and develop a personal improvement plan. 
  • Apply proven strategies to enhance team performance and implement practical changes in their areas of responsibility. 
  • Communicate at a higher level with both the field and office. 
  • Build trust across departments and roles. 
  • Resolve conflict before it derails progress. 
  • Lead difficult conversations with clarity and confidence. 
  • Create alignment between the project vision and team behavior. 
  • Understand contracts and how to navigate disputes. 
  • Show up daily as a leader others want to follow. 

Master Builder Designation: Leadership - 8 Credits | Project Management - 11 Credits | Safety - 2 Credits