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ConstructionManagementCertificationInstitute
CCMApplicationPacket
CCMApplicationPacket
CCMApplicantHandbookCCMGuidelinestotheApplication
CCMApplicationFrequentlyAskedQuestions
CommonMistakesontheCCMApplication
Thispacketcontainsfivekeyitemscombinedforeaseofuseandverificationofrequirements.Apotentialapplicantmaywanttoseparateeachitemforeasyaccess.
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CertifiedConstructionManager(CCM)ApplicantHandbook
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Contents Page1.0Introduction 32.0Purpose 43.0DefinitionofConstructionManagement 44.0StepstoCertification 55.0Eligibility 56.0Application 57.0Candidacy 58.0Examination 69.0Certification 810.0Recertification 911.0LossofCertification 1012.0CodeofEthics 1013.0DisciplinaryandGrievanceProcedures1114.0Disclaimer 11
DearCCMApplicant:ThankyouforyourinterestinCMAAsCertifiedConstructionManager(CCM)Program.Congratulationsontakingthisimportantstepinyourcareer!Keepthispackethandyasitcontainsalltheinformationyouwillneedtocompletetheprocessfromapplicationthroughcertification.Pleasereadthroughthecontentscarefully.Thecertificationofficewillkeepyouinformedofyourstatusandletyouknowwhatyournextstepsare.EachapplicantoftheInstitutemustadheretoCMAAsStandardsofPracticeandProfessionalCodeofEthics(page13).Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcerns,pleasedonothesitatetocall.YoucanreachCMCIbytelephoneat703.356.2622,byFaxat703.356.6388,orbyemailatcertification@cmaanet.org.TheCCMprogramdoesnotdiscriminateonanybasisincludingage,race,gender,religion,nationaloriginordisability.ConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute,Inc.ConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica,Inc.7926JonesBranchDrive,#800Mclean,VA22102703.356.2622(o)|703.356.6388(f)|www.cmcertification.org|[email protected] INTRODUCTIONTheConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute,Inc.(CMCI)isanotforprofitcorporationandawhollyownedsubsidiaryoftheConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica,Inc.(CMAA).CMCIspurposeistoservethepublicandtheprofessionofconstructionmanagementthroughtheestablishmentandmaintenanceofcriteriaandproceduresforcertificationofconstructionmanagers.
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1.1ANSI/ISO/IEC17024PersonnelCertificationAccreditationTheConstructionManagerCertificationProgramisthefirstpersonnelcertificationprogramintheconstructionindustryaccreditedbytheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)andisalsooneofthefirstten(10)programstoobtainthepersonnelaccreditationintheUnitedStates.ANSIisaffiliatedwiththeInternationalOrganizationforStandardization(ISO),anongovernmentalworldwidefederationofnationalstandardsbodiesoperatinginmorethan145countries.
TheANSI/ISO/IEC17024PersonnelCertificationAccreditationProgramadministeredbyANSIhasbeenadoptedasanAmericanNationalStandardthatgivesassuranceofthelegitimacyoftheseaccreditedcertificationprogramstostateandfederalorganizations,owners,andthegeneralpublic.1.2 MissionThemissionofCMCIistorecognizethroughcertificationindividualknowledgeandexperiencethatmeetestablishedpracticesofconstructionmanagement.1.3 GovernanceCMCIisgovernedbyaBoardofGovernors.TheBoardisresponsibleforpoliciesandproceduresaffectingcriteriaforprofessionalcertificationandthedeterminationofindividualcertificationstatusofapplicantsenrolledintheCMCertificationProgram.2.0 PURPOSEThishandbookisintendedasaguideforthoseinvolvedintheprocessofobtainingcertificationasconstructionmanagers.Itisnotintendedasapolicydocumentbutratheratranslationofpolicyintoprocedures.AnyquestionsthatarenotcoveredbytheseproceduresshouldbereferredtotheInstitute.3.0 CONSTRUCTION/PROGRAMMANAGEMENTDEFINEDCMAAdefinesConstructionManagementasaprofessionalservicethatapplieseffectivemanagementtechniquestotheplanning,design,andconstructionofaprojectfrominceptiontocompletionforthepurposeofcontrollingtime,costandquality.ProgramManagementisthepracticeofprofessionalconstructionmanagementappliedtoacapitalimprovementprogramofoneormoreprojectsfrominceptiontocompletion.Comprehensiveconstructionmanagementservicesareusedtointegratethedifferentfacetsoftheconstructionprocessplanning,design,procurement,constructionandactivationforthepurposeofprovidingstandardizedtechnicalandmanagementexpertiseoneachproject.AprofessionalConstructionManager(CM)actsasanextensionofstafftotheOwnerandmanagestheentireprojectwithpreplanning,design,construction,engineeringandmanagementexpertisethatcanassurethebestpossibleprojectoutcomenomatterwhattypeofprojectdeliverymethodused.
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4.0 STEPSTOCERTIFICATIONTherearefourstepsinthecertificationprocess:
1.Eligibility2.Application3.Candidacy4.Examination
CMCIexpectstheapplicationreviewprocess,advancementtocandidacy,andsuccessfulcompletionoftheexaminationtobecompletedinatimelymanner.Applicantsapprovedforadvancementtotheexamphase,haveuptoone(1)yeartotakeandpasstheexam.Theone(1)yearbeginsontheformalnotificationdateofadvancement.Extensionsbeyondtheone(1)yeartimeperiodmaybegrantedforreasonsbeyondthecontrolofthecandidatethatadverselyimpactthecandidatesabilitytotaketheexamsuchasmedical,militaryservice,etc.ThecandidatemustmakeawrittenrequestforanextensionandattachtheappropriatesupportingdocumentationverifyingthereasonfortheextensionforCMCIsreviewandapproval.5.0 ELIGIBILITYThefirststepintheapplicationprocessistocompletetheeligibilityformintheapplicationpacket.TheapplicantmustacknowledgethatheorshehastherequisiteexperienceasbeingResponsibleinCharge(RIC).The48monthsRICexperiencetogetherwithalltherequiredexperienceinthesixdomainofknowledgeandskillsinthequalifyingmatrixandtheeducationrequirementwillallowtheapplicanttomoveforwardtotheapplication.6.0 APPLICATIONOncetheInstitutereceivestheapplicationandprocessingfee,wewillreviewtheentirepacketforcompleteness.Ifthereisanymissingmaterialorinformationintheapplication,adetailedstatusreportwillbeemailedtotheapplicant.Inthemeantime,theInstitutewillrequestlettersfromtheapplicantsclientreferences.IfallitemsinyourfilearecompleteandtheofficehasreceivedbothCMCIReferenceforms,theapplicationissenttomembersoftheBoardofGovernorsforthefinalreview.6.1 CMCIIDNumbersEachapplicantwillreceiveauniqueCMCIID#.EachIDhasanumberthatisbasedontheordertheapplicationisreceived.ThisIDnumberstayswiththeapplicantthroughouttheapplicationprocessandasaCertifiedConstructionManager.ApplicantsshouldkeepthisIDnumberinasafeplace.6.2 ConfidentialityAllapplicationsareconfidential;noinformationwillbereleasedwithouttheapplicantswrittenpermission.MembersoftheBoardofGovernorsandtheCertificationOfficestaffhavesignedstatementsofnondisclosure.7.0 CANDIDACYTheBoardwillmakeitsrecommendationtoeitheradvanceanapplicanttocandidacyordenycandidacy.Thisreviewprocessgenerallytakes30daysbutmaytakeasmanyas60daysormore.
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7.1 AdvancementTheBoardofGovernorshasthesoleauthoritytoadvanceanapplicanttocandidacy.Thisdeterminationissolelybasedontheinformationsuppliedbytheapplicantintheapplicationform.Afterapproval,theInstitutewillinformtheapplicantofthedecisionalongwiththeproceduresforregisteringforthecomputerbasedexamination.7.2 NonAdvancementIfanapplicationhasbeendeniedadvancementtocandidacy,anexplanationwillbeprovided.Sometimes,reviewerswillrequestadditionalinformationforconsiderationforadvancementtocandidacy.7.3 AppealofaDeterminationofNonCandidacyInstructionsforinitiatinganappealorarequestforclarificationwillbeincludedwiththereportspecifyingreasonsfornonadvancement.7.4 CMCICandidacyandCMAAMembershipApplyingtotheCCMprogramdoesnotconfersimultaneousmembershipinCMAA.TheCCMprogramisoperatedindependentlyfromCMAA.ForalistofCMAAmembershipbenefitsandforinformationonhowtobecomeaCMAAmember,applicantsshouldpointtheirbrowsertohttp://cmaanet.org/cmaa-membership-categories.8.0 EXAMINATIONOnlythoseapplicantsadvancedtocandidacyareallowedtositforthecomprehensiveexamination.8.1 RecommendedStudyMaterialsAllapplicantsareencouragedtopurchasepublicationstopreparefortheCCMexamontheirownthroughCMAAorotherresources.Forafulllistofpublications,pleaserefertotheCMCoreCompetencies(BodyofKnowledge)athttp://cmaanet.org/cmci/competencies.php.Thisdocumentisappendedtothishandbook.CMAAoffersaCMAACMStandardsofPracticeStudyKitthatcontainsthefollowingpublications(alsolistedbelow):CMAACapstone;StandardsofPractice;AgencyandAtRiskContractDocuments;TimeManagementGuidelines;CostManagementGuidelines;QualityManagementGuidelinesandContractAdministrationProcedures.CMAApublicationsareofferedatCMAAmemberandnonmemberrates.ForadditionalinformationonpricingforCMAApublications,pleasegotohttps://cmaanet.org/publications.php;[email protected](703)3562622.SomekeypublicationsfromtheBodyofKnowledge:
CMAA2010StandardsofPracticeCMAA2003AgencySeriesContractsCMAA2004CMAtRiskContractsCMAACapstone:TheHistoryofConstructionManagementPracticeandProceduresNationalConstructionLawManual,Acret,James,Esq.,BNIPublications,1996.
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ProjectManagement,PrinciplesandPractices,Spinner,M.Pete,PrenticeHall,Inc.,1997CMAAContractAdministrationProceduresCMAATimeManagementProceduresCMAAQualityManagementGuidelinesCMAACostManagementProceduresArchitectsEssentialofCostManagement,DellIsola,MichaelD.,WileyandSons,2002.CPL20.124MultiEmployerCitationPolicy,UnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,OSHA,OSHAInstruction.EmployersRightsandResponsibilitiesFollowinganOSHAInspection,UnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,OSHA,Publication3000,Revised2003.JobHazardAnalysis,UnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,OSHA,Publication3071,Revised2002
8.3 RequesttoTestOnceadvancedtocandidacy,anapplicantshouldrequestaRequesttoTestformfromtheCertificationOffice.YoucanlocatetestingfacilitiesfortheCCMExamathttp://cmaanet.org/ccm-exam-site. CMCInowofferstheCCMexamongoing.Youmaychooseanythreedateswithinthecalendaryearandwewilltrytoaccommodate. Oncetheformandfeehavebeensubmitted,theapplicantwillberegisteredbyCMCIfortheexam.Thetestingfeeis$275;theretakefeeis$100.Onceyourexamhasbeenscheduled,youmaycancelyourexamappointmentupto72hoursinadvancewithnofees.Ifyouneedtocancelyourexamappointmentwithin72hours,youwillberequiredtopaya$100fee.8.4 ExaminationCompositionTheexaminationassessesgeneralknowledgeofdesignandconstructionandmaterialinCMAAsStandardsofPractice.Basedontheresultsofthe2004CMindustrysurvey,theCMCIBoardofGovernorshasmodifiedthequantityoftheCMcertificationexamquestionstoreflectthefollowingpercentages:
ProjectManagement20%CostManagement18%TimeManagement18%ContractAdministration18%QualityManagement10%ProfessionalPractice8%Safety&RiskManagement8%
8.5 FormatTheexaminationconsistsofapproximately200multiplechoicequestions.8.6 ExamSitesTheCCMexaminationwillbeadministeredatitstestingvendorslocationsongoingthroughouttheyear.TestingattheSpringandNationalConferenceswillbeheldatsecuresitesinthehostcity.Thetestingisdeliveredonsecuredcomputerterminalsatthesesites.
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8.7 TestResultsThepassingscoreisdeterminedbyastatisticalformulaandmayvaryamongthetestiterations.Theexamisdesignedonlytodistinguishthosewhohavethebasiclevelofknowledgefromthosewhodonot.Thereisnoevidencethatsomeonewhoreceivesaveryhighscoreontheexamwillperformsignificantlybetteronthejobthansomeonewhosescorefallsexactlyatthepassingpoint.Therefore,ifonepassestheexam,heorshewillbeinformedonlythattheexaminationstagehasbeensuccessfullycompleted.Applicantswhofailtheexamwillbenotifiedoftheirscoreandadiagnosticreportshowingtheirperformanceineachcontentarea.Thisinformationisprovidedtoaidindecidingwhethertoretaketheexamandplanningstudyeffortsforfutureexams.Allexamresultsareconfidentialandwillonlybereleasedtotheexaminee.Permissioninwritingmustbeobtainedbytheexamineetoreleaseexamresultstoanotherparty.8.8 RetakesIfanapplicantdoesnotpasstheexaminationthefirsttime,heorshemaysitfortwoadditionalretakeswithintheiryearofeligibility.Heorshemustwaitatleast45calendardaysinbetweenexamattempts.Incaseofnosuccessafterthetworetakeattempts,anapplicantmustwaitayearbeforereapplyingtotheprogram.8.9 ApplicationExpiration/CandidacyDurationApplicantsadvancedtocandidacyareplacedinactivestatusandhaveuptoone(1)yeartotakeandpasstheexam.Theone(1)yeartimeperiodbeginsontheformalnotificationdateofadvancement.Extensionsofactivestatusbeyondtheone(1)yeartimeperiodmaybegrantedforreasonsbeyondthecontrolofthecandidatethatadverselyimpactthecandidatesabilitytotaketheexamsuchasamedicalcondition,deploymentformilitaryservice,etc.ThecandidatemustmakeawrittenrequestforanextensionandattachappropriatesupportingdocumentationverifyingthereasonfortheextensionforCMCIsreviewandapproval.8.10 ExpiredApplicationProcessing(Reapplication):Candidateswhodonottakeandpasstheexamwithintherequiredone(1)yeartimeperiodordidnotreceiveanextensionfromCMCIwillbeplacedintoasuspendedstatus.Acandidatemayremaininsuspendedstatusforuptofouryearsfollowingthecommencementofsuspendedstatus.Tochangefromsuspendedstatustoactivestatus,theQualificationCriteriaforcandidacymusthaveremainedunchangedfromthetimeofsubmissionoftheoriginalapplication.Inaddition,candidatesmust:
1) Payaprocessingfeeintheamountequalto25%oftheapplicationfeeatthetimeoftherequestforreactivation.
2) VerifythatthesuspendedapplicationmeetsallcurrentRICRequirementswithoutmodification.Afullapplicationfeeshallbepaidwithanymodifiedornewapplication.
3) ObtainCMCIapproval
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Anycandidateinsuspendedstatuswhodoesnotreactivateandpasstheexamwithinfive(5)yearsoftheformalnotificationdateofadvancementwillberequiredtosubmitanewapplicationandallrequiredfees.9.0 CERTIFICATIONThecertificationtermrunsforthreeyears.Renewalisbasedoncontinuedprofessionalpracticeandademonstrationofcommitmenttoandpersonalgrowthintheindustry.Thereisa$200recertificationfeeforCCMs,whichoccurseverythreeyearsontheanniversaryoftheapplicantsbecomingcertified.10.0 RECERTIFICATIONCertificationisanongoingcommitmentthatbeginswithpassingtheexam.TheCMCIBoardofGovernorsbelievesthatallCCMsshouldbeactivelyinvolvedinandcommittedtotheCMprofession.Tothisendtheyhaveidentified2areasforrecertification:
Involvement/CommitmenttotheProfessionProfessionalDevelopment
CCMcertificationrenewalisbasedontheaccumulationofpointsearnedthroughvariousactivities.
1. Involvement/CommitmenttotheProfession a) Membershipinindustryrelatedorganizations 1pointperyear
(Ex:NSPE,ASCE,AIA,etc.)b.)MembershipinCMAA 2pointsperyearc.) WritingrelatedtotheCMprofession
Shortarticle 6pointsperarticleManual,Monograph,Booklet,Chapter 15pointsBook 24pointsperbook
d.) Presentationsatconferences/seminars 6pointsperevent trainingsessions
e.) ProfessionalOrganizationWork(CMAA,CMCI,AIAetc.)Chairofcommittee,chapterofficer 3pointsperyearBoardMember 3pointsperyearCommitteemember 2pointsperyearCMCISubjectMatterExperts 5pointsperyearMentor 6pointsperpersonperyearWritingexamitems/questions 2pointsperitemacceptedsubmitted
2. ProfessionalDevelopment
a.) Attendingmeetings(localChapters,etc.) 1point/meetingb.) Attendingforums,conferences,etc. 2points/conference
AttendingCMAANationalConference 3pointsc.) AttendingCMrelatedcourses,seminarsandtraining 3pointsperday d.) Attendingwebinarsessions 1pointperhourtakene.) AttendingIndustryspecificonlinecourses 1pointperhourof
instruction
Totalpointsneededevery3years: 45
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11.0 LOSSOFCERTIFICATIONOnescertificationcanberevokedbynotcomplyingwiththerecertificationrequirements,failingtopaytherenewalfee,orbreachingthecodeofethics.11.1 NoncompliancewithrecertificationrequirementsCCMswhohavenotacquiredsufficientmaintenancepointstoberecertifiedbytheendoftheiranniversarymonthwillbenotifiedinwritingthattheyaresuspendedfromusingtheCCMdesignationandwillnolongerbelistedasaCCMintheRegistryorotherpublicationsuntiltheCCMmeetsthoserequirements.11.2 FailuretopaytheannualrenewalfeeCCMswhohavenotremittedtheir$200recertificationfeearesubjecttosuspensionfromusingtheCCMdesignation.11.3 BreachingCodeofEthicsAnyindividualfoundtohavebreachedtheCodeofEthicsissubjecttorevocationofCCMstatus.Informationonacertifiedprofessionalsupportingacomplaintofnoncompliancemaybesubmittedfromanysource.AcomplaintinwritingreceivedbytheCertificationProgramwillbereferredtotheBoardofGovernorsforinvestigation.FollowingreceiptofanofficialnoticeofnoncompliancefromtheCertificationProgram,theCCMwillhavea30dayperiodinwhichcorrectiveactionorresponsetothesatisfactionoftheBoardofGovernorsmaybetaken.Ifanappropriateresponsehasnotbeenreceivedortherequiredcorrectiveactionhasnotbeentaken,theGovernorswillnotifytheCCMofrevocationofthecertification.CMCIreservestherighttorequestsupportinginformationfromanyapplicantseekingrecertification.Aspartoftherecertificationprocess,randomauditswillbeperformed.12.0 CODEOFETHICSTheCMAABoardofDirectorsofCMAAhasadoptedthefollowingCodeofProfessionalEthicsoftheConstructionManagerandrecommendsthatitbeacceptedandsupportedbytheCMindustryasaguidetotheexecutionoftheindividualCMsprofessionalduties:Asaprofessionalengagedinthebusinessofprovidingconstructionmanagementservices,andasamemberoftheCMprofession,Iagreetoconductmyselfinmybusinessinaccordancewiththefollowing:12.1. ClientserviceIwillservemyclientswithhonesty,integrity,candor,andobjectivity.Iwillprovidemyserviceswithcompetence,usingreasonablecare,skill,anddiligenceconsistentwiththeinterestsofmyclientandtheapplicablestandardofcare.12.2 RepresentationofQualifications.IwillonlyacceptassignmentsforwhichIamqualifiedbymyeducation,training,professionalexperienceandtechnicalcompetence,andIwillassignstafftoprojectsinaccordancewiththeirqualificationsandcommensuratewiththeservicestobeprovided.12.3 StandardsofPractice.Iwillfurnishmyservicesinamannerconsistentwiththeestablishedandacceptedstandardsoftheprofessionandwiththelawsandregulationsthatgovernitspractice.
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12.4 FairCompetition.Iwillbuildmyprofessionalreputationonthebasisofmydirectexperienceandserviceprovided,andIwillcompetefairlyandrespectfullywithmyprofessionalcolleagues.12.5 ConflictsofInterest.Iwillseektoavoidanyandallconflictsofinterestandwillimmediatelyacknowledgeanyinfluencesandoffertowithdrawfromanyassignmentwhenanyactualconflictexiststhatmayimpairmyobjectivityorintegrityintheserviceofmyclients.12.6 FairCompensation.Iwillnegotiatefairlyandopenlywithmyclientsinestablishingabasisforcompensation,andIwillchargefeesandexpensesthatarereasonableandcommensuratewiththeservicestobeprovidedandtheresponsibilitiesandriskstobeassumed.12.7 ReleaseofInformation.Iwillreleasepublicstatementsthataretruthfulandobjective,andIwillkeepinformationandrecordsconfidentialwhenappropriateandprotecttheproprietaryinterestsofmyclientsandprofessionalcolleagues.12.8 PublicWelfare.Iwillnotparticipateinanyracial,sexual,orpoliticaldiscriminationrelatedtoanyassignmentImayundertake.Iwillavoidanyconductthatwouldbeconsideredunethicalorwillinterfereorconflictwithanylaws,statues,orregulations,andIwillupholdthesafety,health,andwelfareofthepublicintheperformanceofmyprofessionalduties.12.9 ProfessionalDevelopment.Iwillcontinuetodevelopmyprofessionalknowledgeandcompetencyasapractitioner,andIwillcontributetotheadvancementofCMpracticeasaprofessionbyfosteringresearchandeducationandthroughtheencouragementofsubordinatesandfellowpractitioners.12.10 IntegrityoftheProfession.Iwillavoidactionswhichpromotemyownselfinterestattheexpenseoftheprofession,andIwillupholdthestandardsoftheconstructionmanagementprofessionwithhonoranddignity.13.0DISCIPLINARYANDGRIEVANCEPROCEDURESAlldisciplinaryandgrievanceactionsaretobeaddressedtotheBoardofGovernorsincareoftheInstituteOffice.AnyrecommendeddisciplinaryactionsorgrievanceswillbeforwardedtotheChairforreviewbytheBoardonacasebycasebasis.DecisionsmadebytheBoardarefinal.14.0DISCLAIMERConstructionManagerscertifiedbytheConstructionManagersCertificationInstitute(CMCI)havemetthestandardsfortheCCMdesignation.PriortograntingtheCCMdesignation,theCMCIBoardofGovernorsreviewsreferencesandexperiencefurnishedbycertificationapplicants.Applicantsmustpassacomprehensiveexamination.CCMsarenotemployeesofCMCIortheConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica(CMAA).CMCIandCMAAdonotrepresentorwarrantthequantityorqualityofservicesprovidedtotheusersoftheCCMsservices,asresponsibilityfordeliveryofsuchservicesrestssolelywiththeindividualcertificant.
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ConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica(CMAA)hasawealthofresourcesavailablerightatyourfingertips!Fromhighqualitypublicationsandcontractdocuments,seminarsandProfessionalDevelopmentresourcesthatfocusonCMAAsstandardsofpracticetonationalconferencesandaninformationpackedwebsite,CMAAcanofferyouwhatyouneedtoexcel.Gainaccesstoanentireportfolioofservicesandresourcesthatcanimproveyourprofessionalperformanceandyourfirmsbusinessresults,aswellasbrighteningthebusinessoutlookforyourfirmasawhole.CallCMAAtodayat(703)3562622orcheckthewebsiteatwww.cmaanet.org.
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GuidelinesforCompletingtheCCMApplication
PleasedoNOTstapleorplaceyourapplicationinafolderorbinder.
Pleaseusethisguideasyoucompletetheapplicationform.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsasyoupreparethedocument,pleasecalltheCertificationOfficeat7033562622.Theapplicationprocessconsistsofthreeparts.Pleasecompletethemintheorderpresented.Thefirstdeterminesyoureligibility.Oncethatisestablished,completetheQualifyingMatrix.Ifyouhavetherequisiteexperience,youmaythencompletetheapplication.CheckyourworkforthoroughnessandbesuretoplacethecompletedApplicationChecklist(page7)ontopofyourapplication.1. Part1: ApplicantEligibilityForm(Page8)MatchwithfinalpageNo.
Pleasecompletethisitemfirst.2. Part2: QualificationsMatrix(Page9)MatchwithfinalpageNo.
Readtheinstructionscarefully:youmustbeabletochecktheboxedareastoshowthatyouhavetheminimumqualifyingexperience.IfyoudoNOThavethisexperience,donotmovetotheapplicationatthistime.
3. Part3: TheApplication(Pages1018)MatchwithfinalpageNo.3.1 ContactInformationPleaseprovideyourprimarymailingaddressandphonenumber.Indicatehowyouwouldlikeustocontactyou.
3.2 CurrentEmployerPleaselistyourcurrentemployer.3.3 EducationPleaseprovideyoureducationalbackground.IfyouareusingaCMrelateddegreetoqualifyasasubstituteforexperience,pleasechecktheboxnexttothatdegree.QualifyingCMdegrees:constructionmanagement,architecture,engineeringandconstructionscience.Attachaphotocopyofthedegreetotheapplication;inlieuofacopyofthedegreehaveyourschoolsendusofficialtranscripts.
CMCIacceptsdegreesfrompostsecondaryinstitutionsrecognizedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentofEducationandaccreditedbythefollowingorganizations:ACCE(AmericanCouncilforConstructionEducation),ABET(AccreditationBoardforEngineeringandTechnology)andNAAB(NationalArchitectureAccreditingBoard).Toseeifyourdegreeisfromanaccreditedinstitution,pleasegotothispageontheCMCIwebsite:http://cmaanet.org/cmci/degree_requirements.php
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TheInstitutesGovernorshavepassedapolicyontheevaluationandsubmissionofinternationaleducationalcredentials.PleaseseetheApplicantsResourcespageoftheCCMwebsite:http://cmaanet.org/applicantresources.Internationalapplicantsmustfollowtheseproceduresincompletingtheapplication.3.4 Memberships,ProfessionalCertificationandLicensesPleaselistallmemberships,professionalcertifications,andlicensesthatarerelatedtotheconstructionmanagementprofession.
3.5 ResumeSubmitacurrentprofessionalresumelistingalltheorganizationsyouhaveworkedfor,positionsheld,andthetimeframewitheachorganization.Theresumeshoulddocumentyourspecificresponsibilitiesoneachproject,notsimplyprovideadescriptionoftheproject.
3.6 ProjectExperienceDocumentationThisisthemostcriticalpartoftheapplicationalongwithyourreferenceletters.Inthissectionyoudiscussyour48monthResponsibleinChargeprojectexperience,anditisinyourbestinteresttobeasdetailedaspossibleandoutlinewhatyouspecificallyaccomplishedforeachproject.YourexperienceshouldbereasonablyrepresentedinallthebracketedareasoftheQualificationsMatrix.TheBoardofGovernorsneedssufficientinformationtoverifyandevaluateyourexperience.Ifthiscannotbedetermined,yourapplicationmaybedeniedadvancement.Thereisarequiredformatfordetailingyourprojectexperience.Youmayvarythespacingasneeded,butmustfollowtheformat.Therearenoexceptionstothisformat.ItisessentialthattheprojectdocumentationexplainanddemonstratethattheexperiencemeetstheconditionsofbeingResponsibleInCharge(RIC),namely:
Did thedecisions that theapplicantwas empowered tomakedirectly impactthe successful completion of the project and was the applicant directlyresponsible in charge of constructionmanagement services and for protectingtheinterestsoftheproject/owner?
3.6.1 In the case of the preconstruction phases related to design andprocurement,theapplicantisexpectedtodemonstrateexperiencethatheorshehasdirectlycontributed to thosephases fromapositionasaCManddoesnotrequirebeing indirectcontrolofdesignandprocurement inthesephases. Theapplicantisexpectedtobeincontrolofmanagingtheprocessandnottheactualdesignand/orprocurementwork.
3.6.2 Inthecaseoftheconstructionandpostconstructionphases,theapplicantmustdemonstratethatheorshefunctionedinaleadershiproleandwasinchargeofaprojectwithresponsibilitiestoenhancethecontroloftime,costandqualityontheprojectsuponwhichtheybasetheirexperience.The
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applicantmusthaveprotectedtheinterestsoftheproject/ownerthroughtheiractionsinprovidingtheCMservices.3.6.3 The48monthRICexperienceperiodrequiresactual(daily)responsibleinchargeexperienceandinvolvementwiththelistedproject.(Ingeneral,corporateprincipaloversightrolesdonotsatisfythisrequirement,butactiveinvolvementasaProjectExecutivemaymeettheserequirements.)Specificexplanationsonvariouscomponentsareprovidedbelow.
a. ProjectInformationGenerallyitisexpectedthatprojectswillinvolvemultipletradetypesandwillbeofreasonablecomplexity.Inthesize/scopesection,pleaseexplaintheportionoftheprojectthatyoufunctionedasRICindetail.Thereviewerswillusetheirjudgment,basedoninformationprovided,todeterminethattheprojectisofsufficientcomplexitytoqualifyforRICexperience.b. EmployerInformationThisisyouremployersroleontheproject:CMAAbelievesthatallparticipantsinprojectsandprogramsareresponsibleforfulfillingtheirobligationsinanethicalandprofessionalmanner,regardlessofdeliverysystemorcontractmethod.IfanapplicantfortheCCMcanshowprofessionalcharacterandRICconstructionmanagementexperiencethatreflectthiscommitment,verifiedbyreferences,theapplicantcanbeconsideredforcandidacy. CMCIislookingforapplicantswhoareinapositiontoprotecttheinterestsoftheproject.Thereferencesshouldbeabletoattesttothestatementbelow:IcertifythatthiscandidatehasfunctionedinaCMrolewithresponsibilitytoenhancethecontroloftime,costandqualityonthisprojectand/orprojects(orprogram)uponwhichIambasingthiscertification.Also,his/herinvolvementhascontributedtothesuccessoftheseassignmentsandduringthecourseofthiscandidatesservicetheprojectsinterestshavebeenacceptablyprotected.
Manypublicandprivateentitiesprovideconstructionmanagementservicesusinginhouseresources,withorwithouta3rdparty(consultant)constructionmanager.SuchexperiencewillbeacceptableasRICexperienceaslongasallothercriteriaaremet.
Ifyouremployersrolewasdifferentfromthoseoutlinedabove,butyoubelievethatitconformswiththeroleofaconstructionmanagerprotectingthebestinterestoftheowner,pleaselisttheroleoftheemployerandincludeabriefstatementoutlininghowtherolewasconsistentwiththatofaconstructionmanagerforthespecificproject.
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c. YourInformationPleaselistyourtitleorpositionontheprojectandprovidethetimeframethatyoufunctionedastheRIC.Ifyoufunctionedindifferentrolesduringthelifeoftheproject,itisimportantthatonlythetimeframethatyouwereRICfortheprojectislisted.d. ClientReferenceLettersPleaseprovideallknownclient/ownerinformationforallprojects.Werecognizethatspecificinformationmaynotbeavailableonprojectsthatoccurredmanyyearsago.However,youmustprovidespecificprojectinformationforatleasttwoclientsthatyouwillbedesignatingasyourreferences.Pleaserefertotheinformationbelowforadditionalinformationrelatedtoclient/ownerreferenceletter.
Aminimumoftwo(2)separateclientreferencecontactsisrequired;theycanbefromanytwo(2)projectsthatyouaredocumentingaspartofyour48monthrequirement.Note:ifoneprojectcoversthe48months,youwillstillneedaminimumoftwo(2)referencecontacts.CurrentcontactinformationshouldbeincludedfortheClient/Ownerallprojectslistedforthe48monthperiod.
TheClient/Ownerorhisrepresentativeisthepersonwhopaidfortheprojectandtowhomyouwereaccountableontheproject.IfaClient/Ownercontactisnotavailable,pleaseencloseanexplanationalongwithoneofthefollowingcontacts;ifonlyoneprojectissubmittedtheotherreferencecontactmaycomefromthefollowing:1. CompanyExecutive:thepersoninyourplaceofemploymentto
whomyoureportedduringtheproject.2. Anotherpersonatthetoplevelofprojectoversightthatcanverify
yourexperience.
The applicant shouldprovide current contact information, includingtelephone number and work email address for each Client/Ownerreference includedwithin the 48monthRIC period. The applicantmust state that he/she has verified that the references have beencontactedandarewillingtorespondwithin3045days.
Upon receipt of a completed application,CMCIwill transmitblankreference letters to the listed references, and theywill be asked toreturn the completed reference letters directly to CMCI. It is theapplicantsresponsibility tofollowupwith theirreferencestoassurethat theyhave completedand returned the required forms toCMCI.WerecommendthatmorethanonereferencecontactbegivenforeachprojectintheeventthataClient/Ownercannotbereached.
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3.7 ManagementRolesandResponsibilitiesFOREACHPROJECTTHATYOUSUBMITFORYOUR48MONTHRIC
REQUIREMENT,YOUMUSTFILLOUTSECTION3.63.10.Whenlistingyourresponsibilities,pleasebeasspecificfortheparticularprojectandasdetailedaspossible.Pleasediscriminatebetweenthoseservicesperformedbyyoupersonallyandthoseforwhichyousupervised.Clarifyforthereviewerthoseservicesforwhichyouwereactiveandthoseinwhichyouwerepassivelyinvolved.Forexample,astheRICCMyoumayhavebeenaccountableformaintainingthemasterschedule,butyoudidnotyourselfcreateormaintainit,butyoudidhavesignificantinput.Responsibilitiesthatarelistedidenticallyformultipleprojects,whilefeasible,tendtoraiseconcernsrelatedtothespecificityoftheinformationrelatedtoeachproject.3.8 ChallengesAstheResponsibleinChargeCM/PM,pleasedescribethebiggestCMchallengeonthisprojectandhowdidyouaddressit?Limityourresponsetotwotypedpagesandattachtothisapplication.3.9 ProjectOrganizationChartAttach(an)organizationalchart(s)fortheproject(s)youlistforyourRICexperience.Pleaseplacethenameandtitleofyourreferenceinsection3.6Dwithinyourorganizationalchart,alongwithyourname/title.3.10 AdditionalReferenceIfanadditionalreferenceisnecessary,pleaseplacehis/hercontactinfointhissection
3.11 GeneralDesign/ConstructionExperienceThissectionneedstobecompletedonlybythosewhomustshowanadditionalfour(4)oreight(8)yearsofgeneralconstruction/designexperiencetoqualify.IfyouarequalifyingwithaCMrelateddegree,youdonotneedtocompletethissection.Referencelettersarenotrequiredforthissectionoftheapplication.
4. Part4: ApplicantConditions Pleasereadcarefullyandsign.CMCImustreceivetheoriginalsignedcopyforitsfiles. 5. Part5: ApplicationFee
Pleaseindicateyourpreferredpaymentmethod.Theapplicationfeeisnonrefundableandneedstobesenttotheaddressbelowseparatefromtheapplication.Paymentbycheckneedstobesentto:CMAACertificationP.O.Box37528Baltimore,MD212973528IfyouarepayingwithaCreditCardyoucansendyouapplicationdirectlytotheoffice:
CMAA7926JonesBranchDrive,Suite800,McLean,VA22102
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6. RequestforAdditionalSupportingMaterials TheGovernorsandtheCMCIstaffmayrequestadditionalverification,information,or anyotheritemtheybelievenecessarytoevaluatethecredentialsoftheapplicant.
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ApplicationChecklist
Pleaseattachthisitemtothefrontofyourapplicationpacket.Name: ________________________________________________________________PhoneNumber:()___________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________@______________._________
Application(Includingdocumentationforeachprojectaspartof48monthrequirement).PhotocopyofDegree(onlyifusingCMrelateddegreetoqualify)ProfessionalResumeCurrentContactInformationforClient/OwnerscorrelatingwithyourResponsibleInChargedocumentation
OrganizationalChart(s)foryourqualifyingprojects
PaymentbycheckMailedseparatefromtheapplicationtoCMAACertification,P.O.Box37528Baltimore,MD212973528
SendyourcompletedapplicationwithcreditcardpaymenttoConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute,Inc.
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Part1:ApplicantEligibilityForm
PleasedoNOTstapleorplaceyourapplicationinafolderorbinder.
Name: ________________________________________________________________ELIGIBILITY:Tobeeligiblefortheprogramyoumustbeabletoansweryestonumbers1and2,andbeabletocheckoneoftheoptionsinnumber3.Ifyoucannot,donotsubmitanapplicationatthistime.1. Ihave 48monthsResponsibleinCharge experience as aConstructionManager asnoted in the followingquestion:Did thedecisions that theapplicantwasempowered tomakedirectly impact thesuccessfulcompletionof theproject andwas the applicantdirectly responsible in charge of constructionmanagement services and forprotecting theinterestsoftheproject/owner? Yes No Note:Whencompletingthetablebelow,pleasenotethatoverlappingtimeframesmayonlybecountedonce.(i.e.donotdoublecountthemonthswhichmightoccurwhenportionsoftwoormoreprojectswerecompletedduringthesameperiod).Pleaseonlyincludeprojectsinwhichyouaresupplyingdocumentationtocompletethe48monthsofResponsibleinChargeexperience.Project FromToTotalDuration(months)
TotalNumberofNonOverlappingMonths _______
2.Ihavetheminimumqualifyingexperienceasdefinedbythematrix. Yes No Myexperience/educationeligibilityismy48monthexperienceasaConstructionManagerand(checkone):
A.BA/BS/MA/MSLevelCMqualifyingdegreethroughanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity. B.AA/ASqualifyingdegreethroughanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityAND4additionalyearsof
generaldesign/constructionexperience.(Totalof8years)
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Part2:QualifyingMatrix
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Thismatrixrepresentsthefunctions/rolesofaConstructionManagerduringprojectphasesasdefinedbyCMAAinitspublicationCMStandardsofPractice.TheboxedareasrepresenttheMINIMUMqualifyingexperienceforthe48monthCMexperience.Thisiscumulativeexperience;you
donotneed48monthsineacharea.Inordertoenrollintheprogram,youMUSThaveexperienceintheboxedareas.Ifyoudonothavetherequisiteexperience,pleasedonotsubmitanapplicationatthistime.Thereare30possibleexperienceareas;foreachfunction/roleandphase,askyourselfthefollowingquestion:Inyourpositionas(title)on(name)project,didthedecisionsyoumakedirectlyimpactthesuccessfulcompletionoftheprojectandwereyoudirectlyresponsibleandinchargeofconstructionmanagementservicesandforprotectingtheinterestsoftheproject/owner?Ifyoucanansweryestobothpartsofthequestion,thenplaceanXinthebox;ifyouanswernothendonotplaceanX.Toqualifyfortheprogram,youMUSTbeabletoansweryestoalloftherequiredareasasmarkedbytheboxes.Ifyoucannotansweryestotherequiredareas,thendonotsubmitanapplicationatthistime.Youwillbeaskedtoverifythisexperienceintheprojectattachmentsintheapplication.
PHASE: Predesign Design Procurement Construction Postconstruction
FUNCTION/ROLE
ProjectManagement [___] [___] ____ [___] ____
CostManagement ____ [___] [___] [___] ____
TimeManagement ____ [___] ____ [___] ____
QualityManagement ____ [___] ____ [___] [___]
ContractAdministration ____ ____ [___] [___] [___]
SafetyManagement ____ ____ ____ [___] ____
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Part3:Application
PleasedoNOTstapleorplaceyourapplicationinafolderorbinder.
Please print or type clearly; do not staple pages. 3.1 Contact InformationTitle: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. Other_____________(pleasecheckone)Name_________________________________________________________________________ Preferrednameforrecordkeeping,correspondence,andcertificateHomeAddress:___________________________________________________________City________________________________________________State_______________________Country________________________________PostalCode/Zip________________________Contact
Telephone ()______________________________CMAAMember Yes No**WereyoureferredbyacontestantoftheCMCIIncentiveProgram?**_________________________________________________________Name Company
3.2 CurrentEmployer
Company_______________________________________________________________Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City__________________________________________State_____________________Country__________________________PostalCode/Zip________________________Telephone_____________________Email_______________________@_______.____Position/Title____________________________________________________________
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Datestarted_____________________________________________________________3.3. EducationPleaselistyoureducationbeginningwiththemostrecent.NOTE:Ifyouarequalifyingwitha2or4yearCMrelateddegree,checktheboxontheleftforthedegreethroughwhichyouintendtofulfilltheeducationrequirement.DONOTchecktheseboxesifitisnotaCMrelatedaccrediteddegree.QualifyingCMdegreesarelimitedtoconstructionmanagement,engineering,architecture,andconstructionscienceaccreditedthroughABET/ACCE/NAAB.Attachcertifiedtranscriptsoracopyofyourdegreetothisapplication.3.3.1 Degree/Year Major College/University Location(City,State)Accreditation: ACCE ABET NAAB
_____ ____ __________ _______________________________________
_____ ____ __________ _______________________________________
_____ ____ __________ _______________________________________
3.3.2 OtherRelevantEducation
Year Subject Institution Location____ ______________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________ ____________________________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________Memberships,Certifications,andLicenses
Pleaselistallrelevantprofessionalaffiliations,certifications,andlicenseswithdates.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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3.5 Resume Pleaseattachaprofessionalresume.
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3.6. ProjectExperienceDocumentationFOREACHPROJECTTHATYOUSUBMITFORYOUR48MONTHRICREQUIREMENT,YOU
MUSTFILLOUTSECTION3.63.10.a. ProjectInformation
ProjectName:____________________________________________________________
ProjectLocation:________________________________State/Country____________ProjectType___________________________________________________________
Size/Scope(ExplainindetailthatportionoftheprojectforwhichyouactedasResponsibleinChargeRIC)____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BudgetedCosts__________________________________________________b. EmployerInformationYouremployer_________________________________________________________Yoursupervisorduringthisproject_________________________________________EmployersAddress____________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State/Country____________
Employersroleontheproject____________________________
c.YourInformationYourposition/roleontheproject:_________________________________________TimeonprojectasRIC:month/year______Tomonth/year_______Total#monthsasRIC:_____d. ClientInformationClientOrganizationName:______________________________________________ClientContactName:___________________________________________________ClientsAddress_______________________________________________________
City______________________________________State/Country___________
PhoneNumber:___________________________Email:_______________________Willthisclientbeoneofyourtworeferences?YesNo(pleasecheckone)3.7.0 ManagementRolesandResponsibilitiesForeachmanagementrolelistedbelow,describeyourspecificresponsibilitiesduringeachphase.Pleasebeexplicitindescribingyourmanagementrole.
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Simplystatingonewordresponses,i.e.performed,managed,supervised,reviewed,negotiated,etc.willNOTbeacceptablebytheBoardofGovernors.3.7.1 PROJECTMANAGEMENT
a. PreDesignb. Designc. Procurementd. Constructione. Post-Construction
3.7.2 COSTMANAGEMENTa. PreDesignb. Designc. Procurementd. Constructione. PostConstruction
3.7.3 TIMEMANAGEMENT a. PreDesign
b. Designc. Procurementd. Constructione. PostConstruction
3.7.4 QUALITYMANAGEMENT
a. PreDesignb. Designc. Procurementd. Constructione. PostConstruction
3.7.5 CONTRACTADMINISTRATIONa. PreDesignb. Designc. Procurementd. Constructione. PostConstruction
3.7.6 SAFETYMANAGEMENT/RISKMANAGEMENT
a. PreDesignb. Designc. Procurementd. Constructione. PostConstruction
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3.8. ChallengesAstheResponsibleinChargeCM/PM,pleasedescribethebiggestCMchallengeonthisprojectandhowdidyouaddressit?Limityourresponsetotwotypedpagesandattachtothisapplication.1.9. ProjectOrganizationalChart Pleasedrawa
detailedorganizationalchartclearlyidentifyingyourposition/title,andreportingrelationshipswiththeowner/client,designprofessionalsandcontractors,especiallythosereportingtoyou.Pleasebesuretoincludeallnamesincludingtheclient/ownerinthechart.
3.10. ProjectClient/OwnerContactInformation
Ifonlyoneprojectissubmittedinyourresponsibleinchargedocumentation,asecondreferencemustbegiventocoveryour48monthsofresponsibleinchargeexperience.Ifyouaresubmittingdocumentationformorethanoneproject,youonlyneedtocompleteonereferencecontactforeachprojecttofulfillthereferencerequirement.
AdditionalReference(ifneeded)Name:__________________________________________________CurrentOrganization:_________________________________________Position:_________________________________________________OrganizationAddress:__________________________________________________________________________________PhoneNumber:_________________WorkEmail:_______________________Organizationattimeofproject___________________________________Position___________________________________________________
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3.11 GeneralDesign/ConstructionExperienceCompletethissectiononlyifyouneedtheadditional4or8yearsofexperiencetoqualify.Referencelettersarenotrequiredforthissection.
a. Dates(month/year)from:___________To________Total#months___________Employer:__________________________________________________________Address/City/State:_____________________________________________________SupervisorName:______________________________________________________Jobtitleanddescription:______________________________________________ProjectName:_____________________RoleonProject_________________________Description(includetype,sizeandbudget)_____________________________________________________________________
b. Dates(month/year)from:___________To________Total#months___________Employer:_____________________________________________________________Address/City/State:_____________________________________________________SupervisorName:______________________________________________________Jobtitleanddescription:________________________________________________ProjectName:_________________________________________________________ProjectLocation:City&State:___________________________________________RoleonProject_________________________________________________________Description(includetype,sizeandbudget)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Pleasedonotstapleorplaceyourapplicationinabinderorfolder.
Part4:ApplicantConditions
4. Thefollowingconditionsmustbereadandacknowledgedbyallapplicants.4.1 Iagreetoabidebythepoliciesandproceduresofthisprogram.4.2 Iunderstandthatallfees(applicationandexam)arenonrefundable.4.3 IunderstandthatwhentheCMCIBoardofGovernorsapprovesmyapplication,Ihave
one(1)yearfromthatdatetocompleteallrequirementsforcertification,includingpassageoftheexam.
4.4 Ihavenotbeenfoundbyacourt,federalorstateagencyorregistrationboardtohaveviolatedthelawintheconductofmyCMrelatedpracticeortohaveengagedinconductinvolvingthewantondisregardoftherightsofothers.
4.5 InconsiderationofCMCIsreceipt,reviewandprocessingofmyapplication,IwaiveanyandallclaimsagainstCMCI,CMAA,itsrespectiveboards,officers,employeesandmembers(jointlyandseverally)Ihaveormayhave,noworinthefuture,fordenyingorrevokingcertification.
4.6 Iaffirmthattheinformationcontainedinthisenrollmentapplicationiscorrectandaccurate.
4.7 Iaffirmthatoncethisapplicationissubmitted,Iwillnotcontact,directlyorindirectly,anyCMCIBoardofGovernorsmemberregardingmyapplicationuntilIhaveobtainedtheCCMdesignation.IunderstandthatinorderfortheBoardtoreviewtheapplicationfairlyandimpartially;contactingthemaboutmyapplicationcouldswaytheirviewofmyapplicationrevieweithertowardsadvancementtocandidacy,orindirectlytowardsnonadvancementtocandidacy.
4.8 Ihavepreviouslycontactedallreferencesandtheyhaveagreedtorespondwithin30businessdaysuponhearingfromCMCI.
4.9 TheCMCIBoardofGovernorsreservestherighttocancelorwithholdexamscoresifthereisanyreason,inthesolejudgmentoftheBoard,toquestiontheirvalidity.
4.10 Inmakingthisapplication,Ifullyunderstandthatitisanapplicationonlyanddoesnotguaranteecertification.IattestthatIwilladheretoCMAAsProfessionalCodeofEthicsandunderstandthatanyfalsestatementormisrepresentationthatImaymakeinthecourseoftheapplicationprocessmayresultintherevocationofthisapplicationand/orcertification.
AfterIhaveobtainedtheCCMdesignation4.10 IattestthatIwilladheretoCMAAsStandardsofPracticeandProfessionalCodeofEthics
andwillfullycooperateinanyproceedinginvolvinganallegedviolationoftheStandardsorProfessionalCode.IalsounderstandthatanyfalsestatementormisrepresentationthatImaymakewhileusingthisdesignationmayresultintherevocationofmyCMCertification;
4.11 Iwillcomplywiththeprovisionsofthecertificationandrecertificationprograms;4.12 Iwillmakeclaimsregardingcertificationonlywithrespecttothescopeforwhich
certificationhasbeengranted;
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4.13 Iwillnotusethecertificationinsuchamannerastobringthecertificationbodyintodisrepute,andnottomakeanystatementregardingthecertificationwhichthecertificationbodymayconsidermisleadingorunauthorized;
4.14 Iwilldiscontinuetheuseofallclaimstocertificationthatcontainsanyreferencetothecertificationbodyorcertificationuponsuspensionorwithdrawalofcertification,andtoreturnanycertificatesissuedbythecertificationbody,and;
4.15 Iwillnotusethecertificateinamisleadingmanner. Initial:_________GeneralTermsandConditions4.16 IagreethatCMAAisthesoleowneroftheCCMcertificationdesignation,andmyuseof
thedesignationispursuanttoarevocable,nontransferablelicensefromCMAA.IwillnottakeanyactionswhichareinconsistentwithCMAAsownershiprights,includingchallengingthoserights.
4.17 IagreethatCMCImaymakechangestotheCCMcertificationprograminitssolediscretion,includingwithrespecttoeligibility,criteria,recertification,fees,andcontinuanceordiscontinuanceoftheprogram.
4.18 Iherebyreleasefromliability,andforeverwaiveanyclaimsImayhaveagainst,CMAAandCMCI,andtheirrespectivegoverningboardmembersandemployees,basedonorarisingoutoftheCCMcertificationprogram,includingbutnotlimitedtodenialorrevocationofcertification,includingclaimsfordefamation,restraintoftrade,breachofcontract,andinterferencewithbusinessorcontractualrelations,unlessduetothebadfaithandmaliciousconductofthepersonsoughttobeheldliable.Ifurtheragreethat,notwithstandingtheforegoingshouldaclaimbepermittedtobebroughtagainstCMAA,CMCI,oranyoftheirrespectivegoverningboardmembersoremployees,thelimitoftheirliabilityandextentofmyrecoveryshallbeanyregistrationorapplicationfeespaidbymetoCMAAorCMCIrelatedtocertification.
4.19 IagreethatthisApplicationshallbeinterpretedandgovernedbythelawsoftheCommonwealthofVirginia,withoutregardtoconflictsprinciples,andexclusivejurisdictionforanylegalproceedingresidesinfederalorStatecourtinNorthernVirginia,andthepartiesagreeandexpresslyconsenttotheexerciseofpersonaljurisdictionintheCommonwealthofVirginia.
4.20 Iagreethatnoassociation,agency,apparentagency,employer/employeerelationship,partnership,orjointventureiscreatedbyvirtueofissuanceoftheCCMdesignationtomebyCMCIorCMAA.
Optional4.21 Ifandwhencertified,IauthorizeCMCIandCMAAtolistmynameintheCCMregistry
andtoidentifymeasaCCM. Yes NoPleaseinitialthepreviouspageinthelowerrighthandcorner.Signanddatethispage.Signature____________________________________________Date________________PrintName____________________________________________DoyouhaveadisabilityorotherconditionwhichmayimpairyourabilitytotaketheCCMexampleasenotifytheCMCIofficeforaspecialtestingaccommodationsform?
YES NO
AreyouinterestedinreceivinginformationfromCMAAregardingeducationandprofessionaldevelopmentofferings?
YES NO
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Part5:ApplicationFee
Theapplicationfeeis$275andpaymentofthisnonrefundablefeeisrequiredforprocessingthisapplication.Paymentbycheckneedstobesenttothefollowingaddress,separatefromtheapplication:
CMAACertificationP.O.Box37528
Baltimore,MD212973528Theapplicationandapplicationspayingviacreditcardpaymentsneedtobemailedto:
CMCI7926JonesBranchDrive,Suite800
McLean,VA22102PleasePrintApplicantsName:__________________________________________________________
Ifpayingbycheck(madepayabletoCMCI,orConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute)
IfpayingbyCreditCard:Pleasechargemy AmericanExpress MasterCard VisaCardNumber____________________________Expires_____________CVC_________BillingAddress____________________________________________________________BillingCity,State,ZipCode_________________________________________________NameonCard____________________________________________________________AuthorizedSignature______________________________________________________
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FrequentlyAskedQuestionsCCMApplication
November1,2009DearCCMApplicant:Thefollowingfrequentlyaskedquestionsprovideguidancetoindividualscompletingthe2009CCMapplicationasthefirststeptowardsprofessionalcertificationasaConstructionManager.Theinformationandexamplesnotedherearenotmeanttobeanswerstothevariousquestionsorpromptsontheapplication:theyareillustrativeofwhatcouldbeincluded.ReviewersfromtheBoardofGovernorswanttheindividualityandhighestlevelofcompetencetobedetailedintheapplicantsresponses.Cuttingandpastingsectionsfromthisdocumentwouldnotbeinthebestinterestofanyseriousapplicantforcertification.Arecommendedsequenceforcompletingtheapplicationmightinclude
1. ReadingRickRyescommentaryonCommonMistakesontheCCMApplication.2. ReadingtheGuidelinesthatprecedetheApplication.3. ConsultingtheseFAQs.4. ContactingtheInstitutesstaffforadviceonanyissueontheapplicationorthe
requirements.5. Completingtheapplicationwiththeancillarieshandy.6. Proofingthefinalcopybeforesubmission.
Pleaseremembertobethorough,neat,anddetailoriented.Usethechecklistandplaceitonthetopofyoursubmission.Asalways,ifyouhaveanyquestionconcerningtheapplicationortheapplicationprocess,pleasedonothesitatetocontacttheInstituteOfficeat703.356.2622orcertification@cmaanet.org.PleasenotethatthenumberingforeachquestioncorrespondstothenumbereditemsontheCCMapplication.Additionalnumberswiththesamefirstdigitrelatetothesameapplicationitem:forexample,question1.2and1.3arerelatedtotheinformationinquestion1.TheConstructionManagerCertificationInstitute(CMCI)andtheConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica(CMAA)donotdiscriminateonanybasisandabidebyallapplicablestatutes.ApplicationtotheCertifiedConstructionManagerprogramisopentoallqualifiedpersons.
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Q.Whyistheapplicationsoformidable?A.Certificationsetsoneapartfromothersinaprofession.Itindicatesalevelofperformancebasedonstandardsofpracticethatexemplifythebestpracticesinanindustry.TheCertifiedConstructionManager(CCM)Programstandsoutfromallotherconstructioncertificatesandcertifications.AccreditedbytheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI),ourcertificationisbasedontheCMAAStandardsofPractice(SOP).WhilesomemayarguethattheyhaveextensiveexperienceinConstructionManagement,theymaynotnecessarilyknow,understand,orapplyCMAAsSOP.ThisiswhattheInstitutecertifies:ItisaparticularsetofprofessionalstandardsintheareaofConstructionManagementbasedonbestpractices,formulatedbytheAssociation,translatedintoassessmentinstrumentsbytheInstitute,andappliedtoqualifiedapplicants.TheCCMprogramwasthefirstintheconstructionprofessionaltobeaccreditedbyANSI,theUnitedStatesbodyaffiliatedwiththeInternationalOrganizationforStandardization(ISO).ItwasalsooneofthefirsttenpersonnelcertificationprogramsaccreditedbyANSIunderISOstandard17024.Theprocesstogainthispremiereaccreditationwasthoroughandrigorous.Thosewhoholdourcertificationhavemetthatsamerigorandthoroughnessinthecertificationprocess.TheapplicationgivesthereviewersfromtheBoardofGovernorstheinformationtheyneedtoevaluateanapplicantsqualificationsandexperience.Thereviewerslookforthehighestlevelofcompetenceinindividualswhoknow,understand,andapplytheAssociationsStandardsofPractice.Theapplicationisnotaproformasteptocandidacy.AdvancementtocandidacyindicatesthattheapplicanthastheverifiableeducationandexperiencenecessarytobeacertifiedConstructionManager.Passingthecomprehensiveexaminationisconfirmationofthosequalifications.TheGovernorsoftheInstitute,whoarethecustodiansoftheCertification,wanttomaketheapplicationprocessasinclusiveaspossibletoallqualifiedapplicants.Sincecertificationsetsoneapartfromothersintheprofession,theymusthaveassurancesthattheapplicanthastheprofessionalexperienceandisabletoknowandapplytheAssociationsStandardsofPractice.Todoso,theGovernorshavedevelopedtheapplicationtofocusontheinformationtheyneedtojudgetheapplicantsprofessionalexpertise.UsingtheregisteredCCMhonorificafteronesnameindicatesthatprofessionalConstructionManagementservicesarebeingrenderedbypersonswhohavedemonstratedprofessionalknowledgeandcompetencyinthefieldofprogramandConstructionManagementinaccordancewiththerequirementsandstandardsestablishedbythecertifier.ThereisdepthandbreadthtoConstructionManagercertification:Itshighstandardsofpractice,concernforcontinuingeducation,andCodeofEthicsmakeitinthewordsofoneownertheGoldStandard.
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Part1:ApplicantEligibilityForm1.0Q.WhatisthepurposeoftheApplicantEligibilityForm?A.Completingtheeligibilityformwillgiveyouanindicationthatyouhaveordonothavethenecessaryeducationandexperiencetomoveforwardtotheapplication.1.1Q.HowdoestheQualifyingMatrixapplytotheApplicantEligibilityform?A.TheApplicantEligibilityFormisbasedontheQualifyingMatrixonpage8.Foreachbracketed[__]area,theapplicantmustbeabletoshowthatsheorhehasverifiableexperienceinthisfunction.Oncethismatrixiscompletedwithalltherequiredbracketschecked,theapplicantmustdetermineifsheorhehas48monthsofnonoverlappingResponsibleinChargeexperiencetocompletethisitem.Ifso,theapplicantshouldcompletethegridwiththeprojectsname,dates,andduration.Iftheprojectscoverthequalifyingmatrixandthedurationofthatexperienceis48monthsormore,theapplicanthassatisfiedtheRICexperiencerequirementforeligibility.2.0Q.WhatifIdonothavethequalifyingexperiencebasedonmycompletionofthematrix?A.Youcannotproceedwithoutaminimumof48monthsexperience.2.1Q.CanIsubstituteotherworkoreducationforthe48months?A.No.Youmusthave48monthsofResponsibleinChargeexperience.Therearenosubstitutions.3.0Q.IhavetherequiredconstructionmanagementexperiencecalledforinnumbersoneandtwooftheApplicantEligibilityForm,butIdonothaveadegreeinconstructionmanagement.AmIstilleligibletoapply?A.YourdegreesmustbeinoneofthethreecategorieslistedfromcollegesrecognizedbytheUSDepartmentofEducation,andaccreditedbyABET,ACCE,orNAAB.Ifyouhavenodegree,youmaysubstituteeightadditionalyearsofgeneraldesign/constructionexperienceforatotalof12years.Part2:QualifyingMatrixQ.CanIcheckexperienceincategoriesotherthanthebracketedrequiredroles?A.Yes,infact,itistoyourbenefittolistasmanyverifiableroles,butyoumusthavealltherequiredareas,i.e.thosewithbrackets,asaminimum.Q.Ihaveagoodnumberofthebracketeditemsbutnotall.CanIsubstituteotherrolesfortherequireditems?A.No,youmusthavetherequiredrolesnoted.Thesearecriticalandwillbeverifiedaspartoftheapplicationprocess.Part3:TheApplication3.1Q.WhyamIrequiredtosubmitahomeemailaddress?A.Peoplechangejobsduringthecourseoftheircandidacy.Ahomeemailishelpfulincontactingyouifyoudochangejobs.
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3.1.1Q.CanIhavemypreferrednamechangedduringthecourseofmycandidacy?A.Absolutely.Pleasesendusarequestinhardcopywithyoursignatureaswellasthenamesyouusedandareusing.Wewillneedlegaldocumentationtomakethenamechange.3.2Q.Imcurrentlybetweenjobs.WhatshouldIputforcurrentemployer?A.Listyourlastpositionanddates.Besurethatthisinformationcorrespondstothedatesonyourprofessionalresume.3.3Q.Ihaveunofficialtranscriptsofmydegree.CanIsubmittheseforms?A.No.Youmustsubmitofficialcopies.Therearetwowaysthismaybedone:haveyourschoolsendanofficialcopytoourofficeorsubmitcertifiedcopiesinsealedenvelopesasisthepracticeinmostpostsecondaryinstitutions.TheInstitutedoesaccepttranscriptsfaxedfromyourcollegeoruniversitysregistrarsoffice.3.3.1Q.WillIbepenalizedifIdonothaveothereducationinCMrelatedfields?A.No.Section3.3.2givestheapplicanttheopportunitytoindicateothereducationalactivitiesinconstructionrelatedwhichhelpspresentabetterunderstandingoftheapplicant.3.4Q.AmIconfinedtojustconstructionmanagementrelateditems?A.Yes,thisinformationgivesthereviewerabetterpictureoftheapplicant.Service,fraternal,andreligiousorganizationsarenotappropriatehere.3.5 Q.Whatisaprofessionalresume?A.Aprofessionalrsumfollowstheconventionalrules(nomorethantwopagesinlength),whilehighlightingthefunctionsontheQualificationsMatrix.Youreducation,specialskillsandworkexperienceshouldbearrangedinawaythatconvincesthereaderofyourexpertise.3.6 Q.WhatifIdontknowalltheinformationneededfortheProjectExperience?A.Thisisacriticalsection.Makeeveryefforttosupplythenamesandcurrentaddressesoftheemployerandthesupervisor.Absenceofanyinformationinthissectionmaydelayprocessingyourapplication.3.6.1Q.MayIsupplymyownreferences?A.No.TheprimaryreferencemustbesomeonewhohasadequateknowledgeofyourroleasResponsibleinCharge.Anotherreferencewillbeneededifonlyoneprojectissubmittedinyourdocumentationforthe48monthsResponsibleinChargerequirement.3.6.2Q.WhatifIamunabletocontacttheemployertoverifymyRICexperience.A.Thereareinstanceswherethepersoncannotbelocatedorwhomaybedeceased.Inthesecases,youmaychooseanotherindividualwhocanattesttoyourRICexperience.3.7 Q.WhatexactlydoyouwantinthesectiononManagementRolesandResponsibilities?A.WewantactivitiesthatyouperformedineachsectionfromProjectManagementthroughSafetyandRiskManagementduringyour48monthsRIC.Allareasmustbeaddressed.Theapplicationrequiresyoutousepastparticiplesofactionverbs.Theseindicatethatyouperformedaparticularactionontheproject.
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3.7.1Q.Whatwouldbesomeexamplesofactivitiesinpredesignphase?A.Possibleactivitieswouldinclude:Project: CMPlan,ProjectProceduresManual;ChoosingConsultantsCost: ProjectBudget,CostAnalysisTime: MasterSchedule,MilestoneScheduleQuality: OwnerObjectives,Organization,ScopeContract: CommunicationProceduresSafety: OwnerCommitmentProgram: Team,Plan,Administration,Finance3.7.2Q.Whatwouldbesomeactivitiesinthedesignphase?A.Possibleactivitiesincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:Project: CMPlan,ProjectProceduresManualCost: CostEstimatesTime: Master&MilestoneScheduleUpdates, Design&PreBid SchedulesQuality: DocumentControl,ValueEngineering,Design& ConstructabilityReviewsContract: DesignReviewMeetings,Schedule Reports,ProjectCostReportsSafety: SafetyConsiderationsinDesignProgram: DesignPackaging,Management3.7.3Q.Whatwouldbesomeexamplesofprocurementactivities?A.Herearesome;thesearenotmeanttobeexhaustive.Yourexperiencemayvary.Project: CMPlan,ProjectProceduresManualCost: PricingAddenda,BidAnalysis& NegotiationTime: ContractorsScheduleQuality: Ad/SolicitBids,BiddersList,Instruction toBidders,BidConf,BidOpening, PreAwardConference,AwardContract: PreQualification,BiddersInterestCampaign, BidPackages,BidEvaluation,ContractsSafety: DraftingContractRequirements3.7.4Q.Whataresomeconstructionphaseactivitiesthatmightbeacceptable?A.Possibleactivitiesmayincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:Project: CMPlan,ProjectProceduresManualCost: ScheduleofValues,ChangeOrderControl,ClaimsTime: MonitoringContractorSchedules,ImpactAnalysis, RecoverySchedules,ClaimsQuality: Inspection/Testing,Recordkeeping,Changes, DocumentControl,DeficientWork,Progress Payments,PunchList,Substantial&FinalCompletion
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Contract: OwnerPurchasedEquipment,Permits,Insurance,Bonds, ProjectSiteMeetings,FieldReporting, DocumentFlow,Reporting,RecordDrawingsSafety: Submittals,Compliance,Meetings,Audits, Reports,Training3.7.5Q.Canyougivesomeexamplesofactivitiesinthepostconstructionphase?A.Possibleactivitiesincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:Project: CMPlan,ProjectProceduresManualCost: FinalCostReportTime: OccupancyPlanQuality: QualityManagementAssessmentwithOwner,FinalReportContract: O&MManuals,SpareParts,Warranties, FinalPermits,Movein,Startup,Final Payment,ContractCloseout,Reports3.7.6Q.ItappearsthattheprojectphasesintersectwiththeCMsrolesateachstage.Isthatcorrect?A.Absolutely.Andwhenanindividualhasverifiableexpertiseandexperienceintheseareas,thatpersonisagoodapplicantforcertification.3.8 Q.MyresponsetotheChallengessectionisnottwopages;willIbepenalized?A.ItistoyourbenefittolistthechallengesANDthewayyouapproachedit.Thisgivesthereviewerasenseofyourproblemsolvingskills.Beconciseandavoidpaddinganyresponse.Theshortorfiveparagraphessaycanbeemployedhere.3.9 Q.CanIhanddrawtheprojectorganizationalchart?Theprojectorganizationalchartmustbelegibleanddelineatethelinesofinteractionamongallsignificantparties.Thechartmustbeindicativeoftheapplicantsexperienceinconstructionmanagement.Whilehanddrawnchartsareacceptable,theInstituteprefersthosecreatedwithasuitablegraphicsprogram.
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CommonMistakesontheCCMApplicationRickRye,FluorCorporation
IntroductionTheCertifiedConstructionManager(CCM)program,administeredbytheConstructionManagementCertificationInstitute(CMCI),isafastgrowingidentifierofaprofessionalpractitionerintheconstructionmanagementindustry.Thenumberofindividualssubmittingthemselvesforcandidacyisrapidlyincreasing.Presently,over1225constructionmanagershaveearnedtheCCMdesignation,andmorethan150areintheprocessofapplicationorpreparingtositfortheexamination.However,theCCMapplicationprocesscanbeoneofthemostformidableactivitiesthatanapplicantcanendure.First,applicantsmusteffectivelydemonstratetoCMCItheirexperienceandtheresponsibilitiestheyhavehadinoverallprogram/constructionmanagement.Secondly,applicantsmustclearlydemonstratetheleadershiprolesandresponsibilitiesthatwillqualifyforcandidacybythedefinitionofresponsibleincharge,obtainlettersofrecommendations,andultimatelytakeacomprehensiveexamination.Ifthatisnotenough,theapplicantisfacedwiththechallengeofclearlyrepresentingtotheCMCIandanindependent,objectiveCMCIBoardofGovernorsthattheireducation,experience,andleadershiprolemeetsthequalifyingrequirementsoftheCCMprogram.TheapplicationgoesunderdetailedscrutinybytheCMCIBoardofGovernors,ofwhomallareCCMprofessionalsandholdresponsiblepositionswithCMrelatedemployers.UnderestimatingImportantElementsUnfortunately,manyoftheapplicantsunderestimatethemostimportantpartsoftheapplicationeventhoughtheyareclearlyemphasizedintheApplicationGuidelines.Applicantscommonlyrelyheavilyontheirprofessionaleducationandtheirparticipationonmajorcomplexprojects.Otherapplicantshavebeenfoundtoglossovertheimportantelementsoftheapplication,thinkingitsomewhatunimportant,andsupporttheirqualifyingexperiencebytheirjobtitleorcompanyposition.ThesealonearenotqualifiersthatmeettheCCMcriteriaofprofessionalism.Mostmistakesaremadebecauseapplicantsdontfollowordontunderstandtheapplicationinstructions.Unfortunately,thesecommonerrorsmaycausetheapplicationtoberejected;thesemistakeswillsignificantlydelaytheprocessingoftheapplicationorreceivingafavorablerecommendationfromtheBoardofGovernorstobeadvancedtocandidacyorboth.SomeofthemostcommonmistakesonCCMapplicationscanbesummarizedasfollows:
Incompleteprojectdocumentation. Incompleteapplicationinformation. Inabilitytodetailtheirqualifyingrolesandresponsibilities. Inabilitytoclearlydemonstrateresponsibleinchargethatisrequiredtoqualifyforcandidacy. Failuretoclearlydocumentthequalifyingtimeingeneraldesignandconstructionor
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LackingspecificityindocumentingtherequiredqualifyingexperienceasrequiredbytheQualificationsMatrix.
Lackingminimaleducationrequirements.Althoughtherecanbemanyothermistakesandshortcomingsthatinterrupttheapplicationprocess,therearethreeerrorsthatcanbefatalifnotdocumentedanddemonstratedclearlytotheBoardofGovernors.Thesefatalflawsarethedocumentationforresponsibleincharge,theCMrelateddegree,andcleardocumentationthattheapplicanthasthequalifyingexperienceasanadvocatefortheownerandtheproject.QualifyingResponsibleInChargeExperienceTobeadvancedtocandidacyforCCM,theapplicantmustclearlydocument48monthsofresponsibleinchargeroleofdecisionmakingthatdirectlyimpactedthesuccessfulcompletionoftheprojectandwasdirectlyresponsibleinchargeofconstructionmanagementservicesandforprotectingtheinterestsoftheproject/owner.OftenapplicantsappeartohavetherequisiteknowledgeandresponsibleinchargeexperiencenecessarytoqualifyforCCMcandidacy;however,theydonotprovidetherequireddocumentationinitscompletenessinthesectiononProjectExperienceDocumentationtosupporttheresponsibleinchargeexperience.Ifthereisonemostimportantpartoftheapplication,itisthissection,alongwiththeapplicantsreferencelettersthatsubstantiatesthisexperience.ThisresponsibleinchargeroleisbestdeterminedwhenaCCMapplicantclearlydemonstratesCMexperienceasanextensionofstafftotheOwnerandhasbeenresponsibleforanentireprojectwithpreplanning,design,construction,engineeringandmanagementfunctionsthatcanassurethebestpossibleprojectoutcomenomatterwhattypeofprojectdeliverymethodwasused.Acommonmisunderstandingbysomeapplicantsisthattheresponsibleinchargerequirementcanbefulfilledbyfocusedspecialtyservicessuchasadministrativeprojectmanagement,projectadministrator,systemsmanagementorothersupportservicesthatcanbeadiversifiedpartoftheconstructionmanagementorprojectteam.However,responsibilitiesasaprojectteamsupportmember,suchasAdministrativeProjectManager,eventhoughtheresponsibilitiescanbecomprehensive,donotinitselffulfilltherequirementsofaCCMcandidacy.Themostsuccessfuldocumentationtosupport48monthsofresponsibleinchargeexperiencegenerallyrelatestobuildingconstructionorconstructionmanagementexperienceasrepresentedbytheCMAAConstructionManagementStandardsofPractice.Specifically,CCMcertificationrequiresmanagementresponsibilityinmultifunctionalareasasrepresentedbytheCCMQualificationMatrix.Inaddition,bygrantingcertification,CMCIrepresentstothegeneralpopulationofclientsandconstructionusersthattheindividualhasdemonstratedthecomprehensiveknowledgeandskillsetsneededtoplan,direct,andmanageaCMprojectand/orprojectorganization.TheCMAAConstructionManagementStandardsofPracticeisclearabouttheleadershiproleexpectedofprofessionalconstructionmanagersoverseeingtheintegratedsystemsandmultipledisciplinesthatcomposeaCMteam.Forexample,aqualifyinglevelofresponsibilitieswillincludeworkinconstructionprojectcontrolanddevelopment,siteplanning,design,constructionmethods,constructionmaterials,valueanalysis,costestimating,scheduling,contractadministration,accounting,businessandfinancialmanagement,safety,buildingcodesandstandards,inspectionprocedures,engineeringandarchitecturalsciences,mathematics,statisticsandinformationtechnology.
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Anothercommonmistakeisthelackofspecificityindemonstratingtheresponsibleinchargeroleforeachspecificprojectthatisusedtorepresenttherequired48months.Itisimperativethatspecificresponsibilitiesbefurnishedforeachphaseofeachproject.Providingaonetimesummaryintendedtofitallprojectexperiencesisnotsatisfactory,doesnotcomplywiththeapplicationrequirements,andwillnotpasstheBoardofGovernorsreview.TheCMCIGovernorswatchforthedocumentationofprojectexperiencesthatinvolvemultipletradetypesandareasonablycomplexbuiltenvironment.Inthesizeandscopesectionoftheapplication,theapplicantshouldexplainasclearlyaspossible,andindetail,theportionoftheprojectinwhichheorshewasresponsibleincharge.TheBoardofGovernorsreviewerswillusetheirjudgment,basedontheinformationprovidedbytheapplicant,todeterminethattheprojectissufficientlycomplextoqualify.Itisessentialthattheprojectdocumentationexplainanddemonstratethattheexperiencemeetsthebasicdefinitionofresponsibleincharge.Mostimportantly,thequestionmustbesatisfiedthattheapplicantsdecisionmakingresponsibilitieshaddirectimpactonthesuccessfulcompletionoftheproject,andthattheapplicantwasdirectlyresponsibleinchargeforconstructionmanagementservicesandforprotectingtheinterestsoftheprojectandowner.Forexample,inthecaseofthepreconstructionphaserelatedtodesignandprocurement,theapplicantisexpectedtodemonstratethatheorshehasdirectlycontributedtothosephasesfromapositionasaCManddoesnotrequirethattheybeindirectcontrolofdesignandprocurementinthesephases.Theapplicantisexpectedtobeincontrolofmanagingtheprocess,nottheactualdesignand/orprocurementwork.Anotherexample:Intheconstructionphase,theapplicantmustdemonstratethatheorshefunctionedinaleadershiproleandwasinchargeofaprojectwithresponsibilitiestoenhancethecontroloftime,cost,andquality.TheapplicantmusthaveprotectedtheinterestsoftheprojectownerthroughhisorheractionsinprovidingtheCMservices.The48monthresponsibleinchargeexperienceperiodrequiresactualdailyresponsibleinchargeexperienceandinvolvementwiththelistedprojects.Ingeneral,corporateprincipaloversightrolesdonotsatisfythisrequirement,butactiveinvolvementasaProjectExecutivemaydoso.TheCMRelatedDegreeAcommonmistakebysomeapplicantsissubstitutingaCMdiplomaforaCMrelateddegree.CMCIdefinesthesedegreestoincludemostcommonlyArchitecture,Engineering,ConstructionManagement,orConstructionScience/Engineering.ACMDiploma,eventhoughfromareputableuniversityorotherinstitution,isacomplimenttotheapplicantspersonaldevelopmentinCMservices,butthesenondegreeprogramsalonedonotmeetthefouryearcurriculumcriterionestablishedbyCMCI.Thequalifyingacademicexperienceisexpectedtoincludestudiesinprojectorganizationsandmanagement,scheduling,andimplementationandexecution,costcontrolapplications,constructability,valueengineering,contractmanagement,andconstructioninvestmentsandfinanceasgenerallyaccreditedbygoverningbodiessuchastheAmericanCouncilforConstructionEducationortheNationalArchitecturalAccreditationBoard.WhentheapplicantdoesnothaveaCMrelateddegree,thedocumentationmustsupportaminimumof96months,oreightyears,ofgeneraldesign,construction,engineering,orconstructionmanagementexperienceinadditiontothe48monthsofresponsibleinchargeexperienceneededtoqualifyforCCMcandidacy.Thisqualifyingexperienceisnottobeunderestimatedinimportance.GeneraldesignandconstructionexperiencequalifyingasasubstitutionforaCMrelateddegreeisexpectedtoincludeproject
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relatedservicesthatemploytheapplicationsandtechniquesofdisciplineddesign,constructionandplanning.Morespecifically,thisexperienceisdefinedasrelatedtothedesignandconstructionprocess,exampledbestasrelatedtobuildings,roads,bridges,orotherbuiltstructures.Constructionmanagementhasclearlyevolvedfromarchitecture,civilandrelatedengineering,generalcontracting,andprojectmanagementofthebuiltenvironment.Qualifyingexperiencemustincludeworkinginanenvironmentofcoordinatingandexecutingprojectsthroughtheassemblyofmaterials,equipment,budgets,schedules,contracts,andsafetyofemployeesandthegeneralpublic.Experiencefocusedonspecificsystems,electronics,orcomputertechnologies,eventhoughrelatedtotheconstructionindustry,doesnotfulfilltherequiredexperienceandcriteriaasqualifyingsubstitutionsfortheCMdegree.Itisveryimportantthattheapplicantclarifyanddistinguishclearlythequalifyingexperienceforresponsibleinchargecomparedtothegeneraldesign/constructionexperience.Atotalof144monthsofnonoverlappingexperiencemustbeclearlydocumented.ACCMasAdvocatefortheOwnerCCMshouldbeanadvocateoftheProjectandnottheOwner.TheProjectencompassestheOwner,designer,builderandotherprojectteammembersandaCMisobligatedtobefairtoallparties. AcommonshortcominginapplicationsisnotbeingclearabouttheCMcontractroleandrelationshipwiththeownerwhendocumentingtheprojectexperiencesasresponsibleincharge.Manydifferentapproachescanbeusedtosuccessfullydeliveraproject.Additionally,theapplicantsreferencesmustcertifythattheapplicanthasfunctionedinaCMrolewithresponsibilitytoenhancethecontroloftime,costandqualityonthequalifyingprojectorprojectswhiletheownersinterestshavebeenacceptablyprotected. Manypublicandprivateentitiesprovideconstructionmanagementservicesusinginhouseresources,withorwithoutathirdpartyconstructionmanager.Suchexperienceisgenerallyacceptableasresponsibleinchargeexperienceaslongasallothercriteriaaremet.AFinalNote:DemonstratingYourCommitmentTheCCMdesignationisrepresentativeofanindividualscommitmenttoexcellence.ThisaccomplishmentisabenefittoboththeCMindustryandthepublicatlarge,butthefirststepistonegotiatetheapplicationprocess.ItisimportanttoreadtheApplicationGuidelinescarefullyandtakeseriouslythequalifyingrequirementsthatwillleadtocandidacy.TheInstitutesstaffarereadytoassistwithanyquestionsorclarificationabouttheapplicationprocessortherequireddocumentation.
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