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Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 1 of 13 “Practic

Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 1 of 13 “Practical tips to help you succeed but the change does not happen overnight. Be willing to put the effort and hard work and you will feel the improvement over time.” This mini e-book explains the four pillars of having a successful project control career from my own practical experience and observations in today’s market. These four pillars are: 1- Understanding the concept of networking and leveraging the same to find a good job. 2- The value of professional certifications. 3- Why is English so important and how can you improve it? 4- Sources of knowledge and training. Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 2 of 13 ABOUT THE AUTHOR Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI-SP Planning and Project Control Consultant, and an experienced online instructor with a demonstrated history of working in super large construction projects. Skilled in planning, scheduling, delay analysis, prolongation costs claims, dispute resolution and cost control. He earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Cairo University in 2010 then he traveled to England in 2014 to pursue an MBA in which he focused his research on managing construction projects. He also provided consulting services to one of fortune 500 companies during his studies in England. He is a PMP, PSP and PMI-SP certified. Osama is the founder of Dusam, a project management consultancy based in United Arab Emirates that offers planning, project control and claim services. He launched Smart PM Training (www.smartpmtraining.com) as a platform where professional engineers in the construction industry can learn more about the project control field. He realized that most of the current project management education is theoretical and engineers are not taught how to apply the concepts in a practical way. He is on a mission to share his practical knowledge and change the project management education for the better so that engineers can have a thriving career. The slogan for Smart PM Training is proudly "Project Management Made Practical". Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 3 of 13 1. LEVERAGE THE POWER OF NETWORKING FOR JOBS If you are still searching for jobs online and applying manually, you are probably missing a lot of opportunities. According to the research, 70% of available vacancies are not posted online and 80% of job placements are carried out through referrals. Everyone will tell you that referrals are more powerful than cold online applications, but I am not here to tell you the same. The jobs referrals are basically your network assets. The more referrals they know and trust you, the more likely you will be offered a job through them. The good news is that you don’t have to work at least 10 years to have enough connections and strong network. From psychological point of view, humans build trust with others who are familiar with and have an ongoing consistent interaction with on a regular basis. What you don’t realize is that your network is actually very limited compared to what it should be in order to find a good job easier. In construction, you engage with the same team over the project duration which is relatively long period that can last 1-5 years. You need to leverage the power of networking platforms such as LinkedIn to expand your professional circle. Social media platforms basically depend on someone who shares a piece of content and someone else who consumes it on the other end. You need to start letting your guard down and share what you know on regular basis. This will allow you to show up and be known. Over time, your network will have an ongoing interaction and become familiar with you. This time, you are expanding your network but on a much larger scale than your existing one that you built from your everyday job. This might increase your chances of landing a good job but it is a long game and you have to be patient and consistent to reap the benefits. The last thing you want end up doing is to add professionals on LinkedIn and send them your CV. This does not work. Help others learn something new and share value. The harder the problem which you are trying to solve, the more people know and trust you. Over time, it will not be awkward to ask your network for a referral as people have trusted and become familiar with you. Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 4 of 13 2. EARN CERTIFICATIONS I would recommend you take specialty certifications first. Do not sit for the PMP exam because everyone else is doing so; rather earn a certification that is closely related to your field. For example, if you are a Planning Engineer, then go for a PSP or PMI-SP before a PMP. If you are working in the cost field or you want to pursue a career in this area, go for CCP certification. If you are a Project Manager, then a PMP might be a better choice. Certifications are very important. When you put initials after your name (e.g. John, PMP), it can help you stand among the crowd and your profile will be easily noticed, prioritized and shortlisted in jobs applications. I explained the benefits of project management certifications in detail in my blog post “Are Project Management Certifications Worthwhile?” which you can read at the below link. https://www.smartpmtraining.com/blog/are-project-management-certifications-worthwhile Certifications are an investment. You put the hard work once and reap the benefits for years to come. Start earning certifications today regardless how many years of experience you have or what your current situation is. Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 5 of 13 3. IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH If you are not satisfied with your English, start improving today. It can be hard because you are stepping outside your comfort zone but I can guarantee you that it is worthwhile. All good resources, books, practice guides, research and articles are published in English. The contracts of large projects are often drafted in English too. If you are working in project control, you are probably communicating a lot with different parties and stakeholders. Improving English is extremely crucial for success in project control. Here is what you can do:  Read the books which are mentioned later in this guide in English. Do not look for translations. Reading has been proven to be very effective to acquire knowledge and master languages.  Listen to Project Management podcasts as below: ‐ Project Management Podcast https://www.project-management-podcast.com/podcast-episodes/episode-list You can also earn free PDUs which you can use if you are preparing for or renewing your certification(s). The below video explains how you can claim for the free PDUs Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 6 of 13 https://www.project-management-podcast.com/pdu/how-to-earn-free-pdus ‐ 5 Minutes Project Management Podcast https://ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/ ‐ Projectified Podcast (This is the official podcast by PMI) https://www.pmi.org/learning/training-development/projectified-podcast In this way, you improve your English by listening and learn project management at the same time. It can be hard at the beginning, but you have to force yourself. Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 7 of 13 4. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING Obviously, you can start learning on Smart PM Training website where you learn the claim art, claim notices, delay analysis and so much more. Moreover, all the knowledge in the world is in the books and I have personally learned so much from them. You should read a LOT of books and you will thank me later for the results. Reading improves your cognitive analysis and affect your thinking patterns in a very positive way. My favorite books are: CLAIMS AND DELAY ANALYSIS BOOKS Building Contract Claims by “David Chappell” Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 8 of 13 Causation and Delay in Construction Disputes by “Nicholas J. Carnell” Delay Analysis in Construction Contracts by “P. J. Keane & A. F. Caletka” Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 9 of 13 CONTRACTS BOOKS FIDIC Contracts: Law and Practice Note: This is not the FIDIC itself. This book explains and interprets FIDIC Clauses International Construction Contract Law by “Lukas Klee” Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 10 of 13 200 Contractual Problems and their Solutions by “Roger Knowles” PLANNING AND SCHEDULING BOOKS Planning and Control Using Oracle Primavera P6 Versions 8 to 18 PPM Professional by “Paul Harris” Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 11 of 13 Practice Standard for Scheduling by “PMI” COST BOOKS Project Control – Integrating Cost and Schedule in Construction by “Wayne J. Del Pico” Osama Saad, MBA, PMP, PSP, PMI‐SP www.smartpmtraining.com Page 12 of 13 Total Cost Management Framework by “AACEI” And remember, you will not feel the change overnight. You need to be persistent and hard-working, and I can guarantee you success. I hope you enjoyed this guide. Visit www.smartpmtraining.com for more tips and resources. Learn more! 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