Items related to The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Project...
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Project Controls Career:: How to Turn Your Job into an Exciting, High-Impact, High-Profit Career in Project Controls - Softcover
Synopsis
The Six-Pillar Playbook is a practical career system for project controls professionals who want to move beyond technical execution and drive real results.
Most professionals get better at their job—but struggle to turn that improvement into career growth. The difference is not knowledge; it’s application. The professionals who advance build systems, improve outcomes, and demonstrate measurable value.
This book provides a structured, repeatable approach to doing exactly that. It shows how to apply project controls disciplines—including construction scheduling, cost engineering, and claims avoidance—in a way that produces visible impact and accelerates professional growth.
At the core of the book is a simple system: Mentor → Build a Process → Improve Results → Capture Proof → Generate Opportunity
Using this approach, readers learn how to:
- Strengthen schedule and cost performance through effective review and validation
- Apply project controls skills in real, high-impact situations
- Use mentoring to create measurable results and build credibility
- Prevent problems through proactive claims avoidance
- Convert technical work into recognition, referrals, and career opportunities
The guiding principle is simple: take one person, improve one process, and prove the result. Repeated consistently, this approach builds both expertise and reputation.
Rather than producing reports without impact or reacting to problems, readers learn to take control of outcomes, build trust within project teams, and position themselves as valuable contributors to project success.
The Six-Pillar Playbook is not just about doing the work—it is about turning that work into results, and turning those results into long-term career growth.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Mr. Carson is Director of Program & Project Controls and Vice President for Arcadis. Chris leads the Program & Project Controls (PPC) Community of Practice, providing training in best practices. He attended the University of Virginia in Mechanical Engineering with Structural Engineering courses at Old Dominion University. Mr. Carson provides Arcadis leadership in schedule, risk, cost, forensic analysis standards, planning, execution, and benchmarking. He teaches an industry-leading course on Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis, successfully negotiated hundreds of disputes, and used that background to inform his project controls best practices to collaboratively influence on-time and -budget completions. He has specialized in recovery and helped mitigate hundreds of days of delay, avoiding delays and disputes.He has 50 years of experience in Program/Construction Management, specializing in Cost Engineering, Program/Project Controls disciplines; Planning & Scheduling, Cost Estimating & Management, Risk Management, Document Control/Contract Administration, and Forensic Analysis/Claims Avoidance/ Dispute Resolution. His experience includes light/heavy rail, road/bridge infrastructure, aviation, seaports, water/wastewater, utilities, environmental remediation, pharma, oil/gas, industrial, commercial, educational. Mr. Carson is active in a leadership position in the professional program & construction management and project controls industry associations including CMAA (Construction Management Association of America), AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) International, RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), and the GPC (International Guild of Project Controls). He has provided over 750 industry training and seminar sessions in construction management and cost engineering/project controls.As a recognized thought leader in Project Controls, Mr. Carson was recipient of the 2021 AACE International "O.T. Zimmerman Founder's Award" for "... the development of policies, practices, procedures, and projects directed to the advancement of the precepts of total cost management and AACE", 2011 AACE "Technical Excellence" award, 2009 PMI College of Scheduling award for "Significant Contributions to the Scheduling Industry", "Chairman's Award" from CMAA in 2006 for contributions to the CM industry. He was selected as an AACE Fellow in 2013 "in recognition of professional attainment and significant accomplishment in cost management or cost engineering." He was selected as a GPC Fellow of Project Controls in 2014, and a Fellow of RICS in 2015 for his achievements "as well as demonstrating significant career achievements and successes...".Industry Professional PublicationsAs a top ranked speaker, Mr. Carson's credentials include over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Mr. Carson is a CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM), a Chartered Surveyor by RICS (FRICS), a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), an AACE International Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP), and Certified Estimating Professional (CEP).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Project...
Stock Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Six-Pillar PlaybookIf you work in: Project controlsConstruction scheduling (CPM scheduling)Cost engineeringClaims Avoidance/Forensic AnalysisThis book gives you a practical system to move beyond execution and start driving outcomes.You'll learn how to: Improve construction schedules and identify real project driversStrengthen cost engineering through better review and validationApply project controls training in real situationsUse mentoring to generate measurable resultsPrevent issues through construction claims avoidanceBuild a reputation that creates opportunity and drives career growthThe System Behind the ResultsThis is not theory.It's a repeatable approach: Mentor Build a Process Improve Results Capture Proof Generate OpportunityRun it once, you'll see results. Run it consistently, you build a career.Who This Book Is ForProject controls professionalsSchedulers and planners (PSP, CPM)Cost engineers and analystsConstruction and project management professionalsEspecially those who want: Faster career growth in project controlsMore responsibility and visibilityTo move from "doing the work" to "driving results"Bottom LineYou don't need more information.You need a system that turns your work into results.Use the Six-Pillar Playbook-and build your career with it. A practical system for project controls professionals to improve schedule and cost performance, demonstrate value, and accelerate career growth through structured processes and mentoring. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798996338801
Seller Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career
Seller: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9798996338801
Stock Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9798996338801
Seller Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9798996338801
Buy New
US$ 42.92
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9798996338801
Buy New
US$ 40.50
US$ 5.57 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career
Seller: Rarewaves USA United, HEBRON, KY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9798996338801
Stock Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Six-Pillar PlaybookIf you work in: Project controlsConstruction scheduling (CPM scheduling)Cost engineeringClaims Avoidance/Forensic AnalysisThis book gives you a practical system to move beyond execution and start driving outcomes.You'll learn how to: Improve construction schedules and identify real project driversStrengthen cost engineering through better review and validationApply project controls training in real situationsUse mentoring to generate measurable resultsPrevent issues through construction claims avoidanceBuild a reputation that creates opportunity and drives career growthThe System Behind the ResultsThis is not theory.It's a repeatable approach: Mentor Build a Process Improve Results Capture Proof Generate OpportunityRun it once, you'll see results. Run it consistently, you build a career.Who This Book Is ForProject controls professionalsSchedulers and planners (PSP, CPM)Cost engineers and analystsConstruction and project management professionalsEspecially those who want: Faster career growth in project controlsMore responsibility and visibilityTo move from "doing the work" to "driving results"Bottom LineYou don't need more information.You need a system that turns your work into results.Use the Six-Pillar Playbook-and build your career with it. A practical system for project controls professionals to improve schedule and cost performance, demonstrate value, and accelerate career growth through structured processes and mentoring. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798996338801
Buy New
US$ 45.50
US$ 49.54 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Six-Pillar PlaybookIf you work in: Project controlsConstruction scheduling (CPM scheduling)Cost engineeringClaims Avoidance/Forensic AnalysisThis book gives you a practical system to move beyond execution and start driving outcomes.You'll learn how to: Improve construction schedules and identify real project driversStrengthen cost engineering through better review and validationApply project controls training in real situationsUse mentoring to generate measurable resultsPrevent issues through construction claims avoidanceBuild a reputation that creates opportunity and drives career growthThe System Behind the ResultsThis is not theory.It's a repeatable approach: Mentor Build a Process Improve Results Capture Proof Generate OpportunityRun it once, you'll see results. Run it consistently, you build a career.Who This Book Is ForProject controls professionalsSchedulers and planners (PSP, CPM)Cost engineers and analystsConstruction and project management professionalsEspecially those who want: Faster career growth in project controlsMore responsibility and visibilityTo move from "doing the work" to "driving results"Bottom LineYou don't need more information.You need a system that turns your work into results.Use the Six-Pillar Playbook-and build your career with it. A practical system for project controls professionals to improve schedule and cost performance, demonstrate value, and accelerate career growth through structured processes and mentoring. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798996338801
Buy New
US$ 62.69
US$ 37.00 shipping
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career : How to Turn Your Job into an Exciting, High-Impact, High-Profit Legacy Career in Project Controls
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Six-Pillar PlaybookIf you work in: - - Project controls- Construction scheduling (CPM scheduling)- Cost engineering- Claims Avoidance/Forensic AnalysisThis book gives you a practical system to move beyond execution and start driving outcomes.You'll learn how to: - - Improve construction schedules and identify real project drivers- Strengthen cost engineering through better review and validation- Apply project controls training in real situations- Use mentoring to generate measurable results- Prevent issues through construction claims avoidance- Build a reputation that creates opportunity and drives career growthThe System Behind the ResultsThis is not theory.It's a repeatable approach: Mentor ? Build a Process ? Improve Results ? Capture Proof ? Generate OpportunityRun it once, you'll see results. Run it consistently, you build a career.Who This Book Is For- - Project controls professionals- Schedulers and planners (PSP, CPM)- Cost engineers and analysts- Construction and project management professionalsEspecially those who want: - - Faster career growth in project controls- More responsibility and visibility- To move from 'doing the work' ? to 'driving results'Bottom LineYou don't need more information.You need a system that turns your work into results.Use the Six-Pillar Playbook-and build your career with it. Seller Inventory # 9798996338801
Buy New
US$ 64.36
US$ 39.05 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
The Six-Pillar Playbook to Supercharge Your Career
Seller: Rarewaves.com UK, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9798996338801
Buy New
US$ 43.07
US$ 87.03 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available