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    The document discusses the process for obtaining Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification. It describes the roles of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and the Construction Management Certification Institute (CMCI) in developing and administering the CCM program. The key steps to achieve CCM certification include determining eligibility, completing an application, being approved as a candidate by the CMCI Board of Governors, taking an examination, and recertifying every three years. The value of the CCM program is that it recognizes individuals for their professional construction management skills and experience.

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    Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

    Process Review
    Don C. Young, PE, CCM
    McDonough Bolyard Peck, Inc.

    Mid-Atlantic SAME Conference


    Hampton, VA
    October 10, 2007
    Agenda
    1. Introduction
    2. CMAA
    3. CMCI
    4. CCM
    a) Steps/Process
    b) Eligibility
    c) Documentation
    d) BOG Review
    e) Exam
    f) Recertification
    5. Value of CCM Programs
    6. Conclusion
    7. Questions & Answers
    Introduction

    Construction project risk and benefits opportunities matrix


    High

    Quadrant I Quadrant II
    High Risks High Risks
    Low Benefits High Benefits
    Risks

    Quadrant III Quadrant IV


    Low Risks Low Risks
    Low Benefits High Benefits
    Low High
    Benefits
    Introduction

    Construction Management Association of America


    (CMAA)
    Construction Management Certification Institute
    (CMCI)
    Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

    Construction Management Certification Institute


    Construction Management
    Association of America
    (CMAA)

    Dedicated exclusively to the interest of professional


    program and construction management
    CMAA

    Strategic Construction Management


    Process: CMAA
    The CMAA Mission The CMAA Vision
    Promote Professionalism Authorityfor CM Practice
    - ethics - SoP
    Maximize Excellence - CMBOK
    - execution
    CMAA - Membership

    Collaboration of practitioners
    - over 4000 corporations and individuals
    - owners, architects, engineers, contractors,
    consultants, educators, students, and CM
    practitioners
    Management of the association
    - executive office and a board of directors
    - full time staff
    Construction Management Certification Institute

    Construction Management
    Certification Institute (CMCI)

    Independent administrative body of CMAA


    - established in 1995
    - administers the Certified Construction
    Manager (CCM) program
    - CMAA sponsored
    CMCI - Management and Leadership

    Board of Governors (BoG)


    - Chairman
    - Vice Chairman
    - Secretary
    - CMAA Board Liaison
    - 9 members
    Functions and duties
    - responsible for policies and practices
    - reviews applications for candidacy
    - continuous improvement of program
    Full time staff in national office
    CMCI

    Strategic Construction Management


    Process: CMCI
    The CMCI Mission
    Recognize Professionalism The CMCI Vision
    - certification process Authority of CM Management
    - recognize knowledge - certifying CM professionals
    and experience - providing excellence
    Established CM Practices
    CMCI - Goals
    CMCI specific goals

    1
    improve professional practice

    2
    identify the skills sets necessary for successful
    construction management practice

    3
    recognize individuals for professional
    construction management
    CMCI - Program Accreditation

    American National Standards Institute (ANSI)


    - ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024
    - general requirements for certification systems or
    persons.
    Facilitates a global standardization
    - promoting the unique qualifications for CM
    professionals
    - protects integrity and credibility
    - creates mobility across borders
    and industries
    Certified Construction Manager
    (CCM)

    An individuals commitment to excellence


    - demonstration of knowledge and experience
    - commitment to continuous
    improvement
    CCM - Steps to Certification

    1
    determine eligibility

    complete the application process with references


    2
    3
    BoG evaluation for candidacy

    4 sit for the examination


    CCM Certification Process

    The CCM Certification Process

    Determine Eligibility
    Validating the
    Demonstrating the
    Qualifications,
    Body of Knowledge,
    CCM Examination

    Experience,
    the Standards

    Complete the
    Application
    and
    of Practice, and

    Mitigate Risk
    Educational
    the Performance
    Requirements
    Skills

    Advanced to Candidacy
    By BOG
    CCM Eligibility Requirements
    Forty-eight (48 months) PM/CM responsible-
    1
    in- charge experience as represented by a
    Qualifications Matrix

    2 Current employment as a CM

    One of the following:


    3 - BS, MS or equivalent in a construction related
    program from an accredited course of study
    - an AA degree and 4 additional years of
    industry experience, or
    - 8 years construction industry experience
    CCM Qualification Matrix

    Project Phase Pre-Design Design Procurement Construction Post-Construction


    Project Function and Discipline

    Project Management

    Cost Management

    Time Management

    Quality Management

    Contract Administration

    Safety Management
    CCM Documentation and Demonstration

    Document 48-months of responsible-in-charge for


    CM experience.
    - CCM Qualifying Matrix
    - typically 2- 4 pages of detailing qualifying
    experience
    Clearly demonstrate advocacy for the owner
    - open book project services
    Letters of reference
    - validates the qualifying experience
    - owner
    CCM Documentation and Demonstration

    Common mistakes and misunderstandings


    - do not follow the instructions
    - incomplete application information
    - responsible-in-charge not clear
    - vague experience meeting Qualification Matrix
    - education does not meet criteria
    - not clear on the form of contract
    - experience dates inconsistent
    CCM Documentation and Demonstration

    Fatal flaws by applicants


    - relying on job titles and position
    - responsible-in-charge
    - open book budgets and records
    - educational credentials
    - poor reference letters
    CCM Advancement to Candidacy

    The CMCI Board of Governors reviews and


    evaluates the application
    - recommends advancement to candidacy
    - provides recommendations for remedy
    Once approved, the applicant is advanced to
    candidacy
    - sits for the examination
    Allow 2-3 month for review in planning for exam
    date.
    CCM Profile of the Examination
    General knowledge of design and construction
    management
    Standard CM services and practices
    CMAA standard forms of contracts
    Capstone course material

    Part I Part II
    Cost (18%) Project Management (20%)
    Time (18%) Contract Administration (18%)
    Professional Practice (8%) Quality (10%)
    Safety and Risk (8%)

    3 hours 3 hours
    CCM Preparing for the Examination
    CCM Examination Study Guide
    - by CMCI on the web
    - comprehensive material outlines
    CM Standard Practice Study Kit
    - CMAA Capstone
    - CM Standards of Practice
    - CMAA Contract Administration
    - CMAA Cost Management Procedures
    - CMAA Quality Management Guidelines
    - CMAA Time Management Procedures
    - CM-At-Risk Contract Documents
    CCM Preparing for the Examination
    Professional Review Course (PRC)
    - by CMAA
    - 3 day comprehensive course of study
    - followed up by the CCM examination
    Chapter Review Course (CRC)
    - by local CMAA chapters
    - cumulative 14 hours
    - no exam
    CCM Preparing for the Examination
    Emphasis on the SoP and CMBOK
    - purpose and content of a CM/PM Plan
    - contract administration
    - applying principles and techniques of risk
    management
    - budgeting, cost management, understanding
    risk in budgets
    - understanding impact of recovery schedules
    - integration of quality management with the
    other project plans
    CCM Preparing for the Examination

    Capstone study course


    - Capstone: The History of Construction
    Management Practices and Procedures
    - a self-study course
    - helps with the CMBOK for professional practice
    - has case studies
    - includes a take-at-home test
    CCM Recertification
    Initial certification good for 5 years
    - renew every 3 years
    4 renewal categories to be documented
    - involvement in the profession
    - continued employment as CM
    - commitment to the profession
    - CM association membership
    - contribution to the profession
    - publishing, presenting, teaching, committees
    - professional development
    - seminars, conferences, training
    CCM Continuing Development Process
    CCM Certification CCM Recertification

    Determine Eligibility
    Recertification
    Complete the Application Process
    with References

    Professional Development
    BoG Evaluation of Applicant
    for Candidacy
    Involvement in the CM Profession

    Advanced to Candidacy
    Contribution to the Profession

    Sit for the CCM Examination Commitment to the Profession


    CCM Administrative Fees

    Application $275
    Exam Registration $275
    Exam Retake Registration $100
    Annual maintenance fee $75
    Value of the CCM Program

    Substantiates, validates, and certifies


    the added value of a CCM
    Value of CCM to the Individual

    Demonstrates to owners, employers and


    peers that the individual is a professional
    Could help your career advancement
    Could help you get employment
    Ability to network with other CCMs
    Recognition from CMAA
    Common vocabulary
    Value of CCM to the Employer

    Independent assessment of employees


    knowledge and skills
    Measuring tool for training and development
    Improved marketability of company resources
    Mobility of the certified workforce across
    boundaries
    Common vocabulary
    Cost savings, safety, and claims/dispute
    avoidance
    Value of CCM to the Public

    Linkage between standards of the profession and


    individual practice
    Assurance of competency
    Commitment to the maintenance and improvement
    Adherence to ethical standards - Code of Ethics
    Recognition of the individuals high levels of
    knowledge and experience.
    Confidence in services
    Better success in the construction process
    time, quality, cost
    CCM Historical Profile of Certifications

    Certifications of CMs Per Year


    200
    >317 candidates
    159 in the program
    142
    150 135 132

    105
    100 92

    44
    50 36
    22 26
    13 14

    0
    1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

    9 as of 8/31/2007 over 920 CCMs


    Hampton Roads/VA Peninsula
    SAME-CM AA CCM Program
    Tentative Target Exam Date = 7-11 April 2008
    Possible location at the Norfolk District or NAVFAC
    training room
    Standards of Practice Review Course & Exam = 4 days
    Projected Fees* (not final) : Private Sector $1,300.00
    Public Sector $ 600.00

    * Includes SOP Review Course, Exam Fee, Application Fee, and


    Study Kit

    Submit your application packets before 31 December 2007


    Conclusion

    CCM distinction is unmatched


    - meets all criteria for professionalism
    - establishes the benchmark for CM
    excellence
    CCM Program Contact Information

    Construction Manager Certification Institute


    7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 800
    McLean, VA 22102
    Tel: 703.356.2622
    Fax: 703.356.6388
    www.CMcertification.org
    Don C. Young, PE, CCM
    McDonough Bolyard Peck, Inc.
    Regional Operations Manager
    757-259-0284
    dyoung@mbpce.com

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