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1| Page Construction Management Association of America, Inc. 7926 Jones Branch Drive, #800 Mclean, VA 22102 703.356.2622 (o) | 703.356.6388 (f) www.cmcertification.org | [email protected] Construction Management Certification Institute CCM® Application Packet CCM Application Packet CCM® Applicant Handbook CCM® Guidelines to the Application CCM® Application Frequently Asked Questions Common Mistakes on the CCM® Application This packet contains five key items combined for ease of use and verification of requirements. A potential applicant may want to separate each item for easy access.

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  • 1|P a g e ConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica,Inc.

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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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    C.NoCMdegreeAND8additionalyearsofgeneraldesign/constructionexperience.(Totalof12years)

    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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    Pleasenotethattheoriginal,signedcopyofthesetwopagesmustbereceivedbytheCMCIofficeforthisapplicationtobeeffective.

    ConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica,Inc.7926JonesBranchDrive,#800|Mclean,VA22102

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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

    responsibleinchargeexperience.

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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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