 | October 5 - 6, 2026 | Arlington, VA
Early Bird Member Registration Fee: $2,565 (limited time offer) | Member Registration Fee: $2,995
Early Bird Non-Member Registration Fee: $3,195 (limited time offer) | Non-Member Registration Fee: $3,695
*Please reference Idaho AGC when registering.
Bridging the Gap between PM and C-Suite
AGC’s Leadership for Project Executives Course (LPEC) prepares aspiring and newly appointed project executives to step confidently into the complex, high-impact responsibilities of executive-level project leadership. Designed for professionals with a minimum of eight years of project management experience, this intensive program builds on participants’ existing operational expertise and equips them with the leadership, strategic, and financial capabilities required to guide project teams and business outcomes at an executive level.
Across two dynamic days, participants will deepen their understanding of leadership behaviors, communication styles, and team motivation; master ethical and structured decision-making; and apply frameworks that strengthen both project execution and organizational performance. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and facilitated exploration, participants will learn to:
- Lead and influence diverse teams using proven tools such as Everything DiSC and Situational Leadership.
- Navigate complex ethical challenges with confidence and apply structured decision-making models to real-world scenarios.
- Improve project productivity by identifying workflow constraints, enhancing coordination, and applying Lean-based practices.
- Strengthen financial management through earned value analysis, cash flow forecasting, and performance measurement.
- Negotiate fair, balanced contracts that protect their organizations while building strong industry relationships.
- Elevate business development efforts by building enduring client relationships and differentiating their firm based on service and value.
Course Information
Module One: Leading Teams with Everything DiSC
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the DiSC assessment model and understand your own communication style.
- Describe the stages of team formation.
- Apply DiSC insights to strengthen team dynamics and build more functional teams.
- Adapt your communication approach to improve interpersonal effectiveness across diverse team members and situations.
Module Two: Ethical Decision-Making for Project Executives
Learning Objectives:
- Identify a structured framework for making ethical decisions in project environments.
- Analyze how and where ethical issues commonly emerge in construction leadership and project delivery.
- Evaluate your ethical decision-making processes using real-world criteria.
- Discuss ethical case studies and hypotheticals to explore practical applications and consequences of ethical choices.
Module Three: Motivation and Situational Leadership
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the fundamentals of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how they influence team performance.
- Explain the leader’s role in creating a safe and motivating work environment.
- Describe the core styles within Situational Leadership and when each is most effective.
- Apply the appropriate leadership style based on team readiness, task complexity, and situational needs.
- Practice reflective techniques to improve leadership effectiveness.
Module Four: Decision Making Frameworks for Project Executives
Learning Objectives:
- Explain key decision-making frameworks used in project leadership.
- Identify the essential steps involved in effective decision making.
- Apply a structured decision-making framework to a construction case study.
- Analyze a real-world project scenario to determine an informed and defensible course of action.
Module Five: Productivity Improvement for Project Executives
Learning Objectives:
- Recall the core goals and essential features of Lean Construction.
- Discuss practical opportunities to apply Lean principles on construction projects.
- Define key concepts and methods for identifying and controlling waste on a jobsite.
- Identify the fundamental tools used within Lean Construction practices.
- Recognize the value of reliable workflow and describe how planning processes shift under Lean Construction, including the use of the Last Planner® System.
Module Six: Using Forecasting to Better Manage Your Project
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key components and concepts within Earned Value Analysis (EVA).
- Assess project performance and status using Earned Value metrics.
- Calculate essential Earned Value measures to evaluate cost and schedule performance.
- Develop performance indicators and dashboards to monitor project activities.
- Create more accurate cash flow projections to support proactive financial management.
Module Seven: Elevating Business Development Through Relationships, Service, and Value
Learning Objectives:
- Explain effective strategies for differentiating a firm in a competitive marketplace.
- Apply principles of exceptional client service to strengthen trust and enhance the project experience.
- Discuss approaches for building and sustaining long-term client relationships.
- Evaluate how to position and compete on value rather than price to improve win rates and client satisfaction.
Module Eight: Understanding and Negotiating a Fair Contract
Learning Objectives:
- Identify high-risk (“killer”) contract clauses that can impact project performance and liability.
- Evaluate basic contract and subcontract language to determine obligations, risks, and protections.
- Identify key contractual provisions that support the defense and resolution of claims.
- Explain the importance of thorough and timely documentation in protecting project and organizational interests.
- Apply effective negotiation techniques to achieve fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial contract terms.
- Describe the primary types of dispute resolution and when each may be appropriate.
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