Field Leader Training
About
Field Leaders are at the front-line of every company’s success. Every day, Foremen and Superintendents make decisions that are critical to the success or failure of construction projects. This training provides Foremen with the advanced knowledge and skills to improve your company’s bottom line.
This highly interactive training program focuses on the knowledge and skills every Foreman and Superintendent must master in order to be an effective manager of people, time, equipment, and materials. It is designed to improve supervisory skills and create a sense of association with the mechanical contracting industry.
This seven seminar series is designed to equip foremen with essential leadership and supervisory skills needed to excel in their roles. Over the course of this series, foremen will explore a diverse range of topics, including Servant Leadership, Accounting and Cost Controls, DISC Personality Assessment, Correspondence Dos and Don'ts, Leveraging Generations in the Workforce, Project Management, and Situational Leadership. Each seminar offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to equip foremen with the tools they need to excel in their roles, effectively lead teams, and make impactful contributions to their organizations.
Each seminar explores key areas, including team management, communication, problem-solving, project coordination, and effective decision-making. Through a combination of interactive workshops, expert-led discussions, and real-world case studies, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence required to lead their teams efficiently, ensure project success, and foster a culture of safety and excellence. This series is an indispensable resource for field foremen aspiring to reach the pinnacle of their careers in the mechanical contracting field.
Goals
This program is designed for new, experienced or future Field Leaders, General Foremen, Superintendents, and other Field Leaders or Managers. The participant should be a skilled Journeyman or Advanced Apprentice.
Courses
The Field Leader Training Program consists of 8, four-hour weekly seminars.
January – March, 2026
11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
(Lunch provided from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM)
Where
MCA Knowledge Center
10955 Lowell Avenue, Suite 1050
Overland Park, KS 66210
Tuition
No Charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to LU 8 & 533.
$1,000 for Non-Members Signatory to LU 8 & LU 533.
$1,500 Associate Members
*Successful completion of this program is defined as missing no more than one seminar in the educational series.
Questions
Jacki Conn at learn@mcakc.org or 913.948.9200
Field Leaders are at the front-line of every company’s success. Every day, Foremen and Superintendents make decisions that are critical to the success or failure of construction projects. This training provides Foremen with the advanced knowledge and skills to improve your company’s bottom line.
This highly interactive training program focuses on the knowledge and skills every Foreman and Superintendent must master in order to be an effective manager of people, time, equipment, and materials. It is designed to improve supervisory skills and create a sense of association with the mechanical contracting industry.
This seven seminar series is designed to equip foremen with essential leadership and supervisory skills needed to excel in their roles. Over the course of this series, foremen will explore a diverse range of topics, including Servant Leadership, Accounting and Cost Controls, DISC Personality Assessment, Correspondence Dos and Don'ts, Leveraging Generations in the Workforce, Project Management, and Situational Leadership. Each seminar offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to equip foremen with the tools they need to excel in their roles, effectively lead teams, and make impactful contributions to their organizations.
Each seminar explores key areas, including team management, communication, problem-solving, project coordination, and effective decision-making. Through a combination of interactive workshops, expert-led discussions, and real-world case studies, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence required to lead their teams efficiently, ensure project success, and foster a culture of safety and excellence. This series is an indispensable resource for field foremen aspiring to reach the pinnacle of their careers in the mechanical contracting field.
Goals
- Create an increased level of skilled field leadership.
- Develop essential supervisory skills.
- Provide tools to handle difficult management situations with greater certainty in decision-making.
- Develop skills to create an environment of collaboration, teamwork, and trust to motivate others.
This program is designed for new, experienced or future Field Leaders, General Foremen, Superintendents, and other Field Leaders or Managers. The participant should be a skilled Journeyman or Advanced Apprentice.
Courses
The Field Leader Training Program consists of 8, four-hour weekly seminars.
- Growing and Developing Supervisors – Kevin Dougherty
- Project Planning: Preconstruction to Closeout – Stephane McShane
- Every Minute Matters Field Leadership Maximum Safety, Productivity, Quality Rob Marriott
- Front Line Project Profitability – Kevin Dougherty
- Reducing Risk in Routine Work & Leading Mental Wellness – Sharon Lipinski & Nancy Spangler
- Effective Communication for Field Leaders – Gary Polain
- Situational Leadership – Gary Polain
- Enabling Success – Creating Alignment Between Field and Office – Stephane McShane
January – March, 2026
11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
(Lunch provided from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM)
Where
MCA Knowledge Center
10955 Lowell Avenue, Suite 1050
Overland Park, KS 66210
Tuition
No Charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to LU 8 & 533.
$1,000 for Non-Members Signatory to LU 8 & LU 533.
$1,500 Associate Members
*Successful completion of this program is defined as missing no more than one seminar in the educational series.
Questions
Jacki Conn at learn@mcakc.org or 913.948.9200
