COT 245

Construction Jobsite Supervision

Biljana Bulakovska , Instructor

Labor-management relations in the construction industry are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing supervisory skills and techniques for motivating workers.

Prerequisite: None

Text: Mincks, William R. Construction Jobsite Management, 2nd Edition. ISBN: 0827371527. Thompson Delmar Learning.

 

Course Outline:

Unit I: Leadership and Motivation 1210
a. Supervisors Role as Leader
b. Goal Setting
c. Leadership Styles

Unit II: Communications 1210
a. Oral
b. Written

Unit III: Problem Solving and Decision Making 1210
a. Systematic Approach to Problem Solving
b. Putting Decisions into Actions

Unit IV: Labor Management Relations 12
a. Labor Legislation and Federal Regulations
b. Labor Unions
c. Open Shop
d. Negotiations and Settlement of Disputes

Final Exam

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SYLLABUS

Course Objectives

It is presumed students will spend a minimum of 2 hours outside study for each hour in class in order to meet the following objectives. The student will be able to: Understand the theoretical principals of leadership and motivation, communication, problem solving and decision making, and labor-management partnerships.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend all class sessions and to arrive on time. If you are unable to attend a class you are responsible for all material covered in that class. Attendance is taken at each class. “Students may be terminated from the class by the instructor for excessive absence.” (Triton College 2004)

If a student misses an exam or a quiz, the student will not be allowed to complete a make-up unless the student has an excused absence.

Grading
Graded Materials:
Letter Grades: Exam #1 15%
A: 90-100% Exam #2 15%
B: 80-89% Scheduled and/or Pop Quizzes 5%
C: 70-79% One (1) Term Paper 15%
D: 60-69% Class Exercises/ Participation 10%
F: 59% or below Comprehensive Final Exam 20%
Homework 20%
100%

Grading will NOT be done “on a curve.” All quizzes, exams and final examination will be closed book, closed note tests of knowledge. All material either in the textbook or discussed in class may be appear on any quiz or examination. Daily quizzes may be given prior to the lecture. Therefore, it is essential that students review the assigned material before coming to class.

At the discretion of the instructor, the instructor may accept late homework and papers. If the instructor accepts late work, she will assess a penalty. Any penalty for late work will be explained at the time the work assignment is made.


Academic Integrity:
Students are responsible for the integrity of their academic work. With that principle as a firm starting point, this course will also encourage students to learn from each other. Personal experiences and insights of the members of the class constitute an important resource for each other, which we will utilize as fully as possible.

In their written work, students should use an appropriate footnote or reference system for citing others’ work. Plagiarism is forbidden at Triton College. If a student uses another’s work without giving credit, and this is proven, the student could receive an automatic F in the course.

The assigned counselor for all ARC, COT, and INT students is Ms. Amy Cesarone.
Office: I102 Extension: 3807 e-mail: acesaron@triton.edu
Tentative Course Schedule

August 31th Class 1
Introductions, Triton College Policies And Procedures, Student
Services, Course Overview.
Lecture: Chapter 1 – Introduction to Project Management
Chapter 2– The Project Team
Homework: Read Chapter 1– Introduction to Project Management
Read Chapter 2 – The Project Team
Read Chapter 3 – Use of Construction Documents on the Jobsite
Answer Review Questions for Chapters 1, 2 & 3.

September 7th Class 2
Lecture: Chapter 3 – Use of Construction Documents on the Jobsite
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapters 1, 2 & 3.
Homework: Read Chapters 4 – Submittals, Samples, and Shop Drawings;
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 4

September 14th Class 3
Quiz
Lecture: Chapter 4 – Submittals, Samples, and Shop Drawings
Describe Term Paper Assignment: Discuss Topics & Requirements
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapter 4
Homework: Read Chapter 5 - Documentation and Record Keeping at the
Jobsite
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 5
Consider Term Paper Topics and Prepare Any Questions on
Term Paper Assignment

September 21st Class 4
Lecture: Chapter 5 - Documentation and Record Keeping at the Jobsite
Answer Questions Concerning Term Paper Assignment
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapter 5 & Any Questions on Term Paper
Homework: Read Chapter 6 – Jobsite Layout and Control
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 6

September 28th Class 5
Quiz
Lecture: Chapter 6 – Jobsite Layout and Control
Record Selected or Assign Term Paper Topics
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapter 6 & Term Paper Topic
Homework: Read Chapter 7 – Meetings, Negotiations, and Dispute Resolution
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 7


October 5th Class 6
Exam #1: Students will take the Exam at the “Testing Center”.
The exam will be placed at the Testing Center by September 29th.
Students must complete the exam by October 9th.
The exam will be approximately a One (1) hour exam.
Use the remaining class time to work on the term paper.
Ms. Brenda Robinson will not be in Class on October 5th.
Homework: Read Chapter 8 – Jobsite Labor Relations and Control
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 8


October 12th FACULTY HOLIDAY – NO CLASS


October 19th Class 7
Lecture: Chapter 7 – Meetings, Negotiations, and Dispute Resolution
Chapter 8 – Jobsite Labor Relations and Control
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapter 7 & Chapter 8
Homework: Read Chapter 9 – Personnel and Safety Management
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 9

October 26th Class 8
Quiz
Lecture: Chapter 9 – Personnel and Safety Management
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapter 9
Homework: Read Chapter 10 – Subcontracting and Purchasing
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 10

November 2nd Class 9
Lecture: Chapter 10– Subcontracting and Purchasing
Assignment Due: Term Paper Due at the beginning of class
Review Questions for Chapter 10
Homework: Read Chapter 11 – Project Quality Management
Read Chapter 12 – Time and Cost Control
Answer Review Questions for Chapters 11 & 12

November 9th Class 10
Lecture: Chapter 11 – Project Quality Management
Chapter 12 – Time and Cost Control
Return Graded Term Papers
Explanation for Submission of Revised Papers &
In-class Paper Presentations
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapters 11 & 12
Homework: Read Chapter 13 – Computerized Project Administration
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 13
Prepare for Exam #2

November 16th Class 11
Exam #2: Exam #2 will be a 50 minute exam given at the beginning
of Class.
Lecture: Chapter 13 – Computerized Project Administration
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapters 13
Homework: Read Chapter 14– Changes and Claims
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 14


November 23rd THANKSGIVING RECESS – NO CLASS


November 30th Class 12
Lecture: Chapter 14 – Changes and Claims
Class Activity: Student Paper Presentations
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapter 14
Homework: Read Chapter 15– Progress Payments
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 15

December 7th Class 13
Quiz
Lecture: Chapter 15 – Progress Payments
Assignment Due: Review Questions for Chapter 15
Homework: Read Chapter 16 – Project Closeout
Answer Review Questions for Chapter 16

December 14th Class 14
Lecture: Chapter 16 – Project Closeout
Final Exam Review
Homework: Prepare for Final Examination


December 23rd Final Examination, Thursday @ 5:00-6:50 p.m.


December 29th Grades Due by 4:00 p.m.