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Foreman Upgrade Training June Registration

Field Based Project Management, Kevin Dougherty

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

REGISTRATION | 3:30p.m.
PROGRAM | 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
DINNER WILL BE SERVED

SEATAC MARRIOTT, 3201 S. 176TH ST., SEATTLE, WA 98188

Simple things, such as better planning, leadership, material handling, negotiations, conflict resolution, accountability, communication, time management, documentation and people skills can and will impact the job. Are you setting your people up for success?

This session is designed to get the field to understand the importance of the project management process and provide them with the tools to improve and ensure profitability goals are met. Kevin will touch on pre-planning, job coordination and dealing with other trades, the need for jobsite organization, jobsite negotiations and many more real-world topics.


SMACNA-Western Washington is pleased to offer specialized Foreman Upgrade Training, a 12-part series scheduled monthly throughout 2025. This training aligns with the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and supports professional development for Foremen and Lead Foremen in our industry.

Upon successful completion of the required 16 CTE hours, eligible foremen may increase their wage from 10% to 12.5% and lead foremen may increase their wage from 15% to 17.5%. Please email admin@smacnaww.org for a copy of the full policy.

Attendees must register for each monthly event.


Upcoming Topics:

July 23: Project Planning & Leadership, Shaabini Alford

September 17: Growing and Developing Foreman, Kevin Dougherty

October 21: Construction Contracts, Walead Atiyeh

November 20: Understand the Business of Construction, Andy Patron

December 16: Productivity & Time Management, Stephane McShane

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