306i Project Management Basics (PM1) Project Team Perspective 02.05.26 -- VIRTUAL CLASS [Pilot]
Start Date: 2/5/2026
End Date: 2/6/2026
No. of Days: 2 days
Course Level: Beginner
CEU Credits: 16.00
Class Time: 8am Central
Tuition: $415.00 Member / $575.00 Non-Member
Tuition may be paid by check or credit card to IRWA Headquarters in U.S. Dollars.
Sponsored By: IRWA HQ
Course Description:
This introductory-level course covers the basic principles of Project Management, guiding participants through:
• Application of Concepts – including Project Management methodologies, industry standards, quality management practices, and risk management identification and intervention.
• Project Phases – identifying and discussing the five project management phases.
• Processes – understanding processes from the beginning of a project to closure.
Target Audience
This course is designed for project managers (PMs), appraisers, acquisition agents, relocation specialists, engineers, surveyors, and individuals involved in right of way (ROW) projects for public agencies, utilities, and private industries.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Define the project management phases and methods.
• Understand the interests, similarities and differences among:
o project management requirements,
o PM Team Management,
o public agency/client, and stakeholders.
• Apply project management concepts, identify and avoid common mistakes/misunderstandings.
CREDENTIALING:
This course may be applied toward 16 hours of recertification toward of any of IRWA’s credentials and is a requirement for the IRWA’s upcoming R/W-PM certification.
INSTRUCTOR:
Mary Anne Marr, SR/WA has over 30 year’s experience in infrastructure real estate profession. Mary Anne most recently served as the Director of Real Estate for Consumers Energy, a Michigan based utility providing electric service to 1.8 million customers and gas service to 1.7 million customers. Her responsibilities included acquisition, management and disposition of all real estate holdings. Mary Anne has been involved in multiple large-scale real estate divestitures, acquisitions and infrastructure projects with recent emphasis on renewable energy projects including wind and solar development. Mary Anne has been involved in IRWA leadership, serving at both the chapter and regional level. She is also served as President of the International Right of Way Association from 2016-2017.
CLASS INFORMATION:
Newrow Conference Call
Participant Capacity: 15
Start Time: 8am Central