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Project Management for the
Transportation Professional

October 16, 2008

VDOT Hampton Roads
District Training Office
1700 N. Main Street
Suffolk, VA 23434

Whether involved in planning, design, construction, maintenance, operations, environmental studies, or business support, transportation professionals frequently find themselves in the role of project manager. Regardless of the type of project, knowledge of project management terminology, concepts, and the tools available to monitor and control project phases can be the difference between success and failure. The objective of Project Management for the Transportation Professional is to introduce and demonstrate essential processes and tools needed to successfully manage projects. The course will focus on the basics of project planning, project control, and leadership. Students will have the opportunity to apply principles discussed in class through a transportation case study.

The instructor for this workshop is Brian L. Smith. Brian is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Virginia. Prior to joining the university, he led VDOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems research program at the Virginia Transportation Research Council. He has over 15 years’ experience in managing applied research and development projects. Brian teaches construction management at UVa, and has developed and taught LTAP courses in Geographic Information Systems, Database Management Systems, and Transportation Operations for the last 10 years.

Who Should Attend?

The workshop is for transportation engineers, public works, and highway department personnel, local government employees, and private contractors who write about technical subjects in an organizational context.

Registration/Payment

The public-sector fee (for government, local, and state employees) is $50 and the private-sector fee (for company employees and private consultants) is $95. The registration fee covers the session, all course materials, and meals.

You can complete the registration form and mail it along with a check - made payable to Center for Transportation Studies (Virginia LTAP). Credit cards and online payments are not accepted.

Please note that faxed-in registration forms will be considered as a “provisional booking” only. Registration is confirmed once the payment is received.

For more information, call Jane Carlson at (434) 982-2897, fax at (434) 982-2856 or email
ltap@virginia.edu

Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation

VA LTAP workshop registration fees and related expenses for all employees of VDOT will be paid from the VDOT Learning Center budget. VA LTAP will direct bill the VDOT Learning Center for workshop registration fees. However, registrants need to contact their District Training Office or the VDOT Learning Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses. Please also note it is not sufficient to enroll in a VA LTAP workshop through the VDOT Virtual University. VDOT registrants must also complete and submit a VA LTAP registration form to the VA LTAP office.

Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend VA LTAP workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a VA LTAP workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Manager, or VDOT Learning Center on travel approval procedures.