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November 12, 2026
8:00AM - 12:00PM
"Managing Work in Progress" - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - 11/12/2026
The event to be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
"Managing Work in Progress"
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Barbarossa Room
Maggiano's Banquets
240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Managing Work in Progress" seminar on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL - Barbarossa Room) (630) 368-0300. (Breakfast to be available at 7:45 am).
The session is to be facilitated by Doug Reitz, Maxim Consulting Group.
THE FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $100.00 FOR ECA MEMBERS.
Managing Work in Progress
Many project managers lack a clear handle on how their projects are performing financially. Most commonly it is because they have not been trained on how to forecast properly. We find many contractors struggle with how to build a robust cost projection process that provides for consistency and predictability. Profit fade at 90% complete is no longer an option in today’s market. Teach project manager how to properly set up job budgets, track progress and forecast accurately. Moreover, learn critical financial indicators that point to problems on projects early so they can be rectified.
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify how to manage work-in-process for better profitability
- Explain the relationship between project profitability and processes (budgeting, forecasting, change control, job status reporting and WIP)
- Describe how to apply earned value reporting to projects
- Learn key performance indicators that point to critical project performance problems
THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
If you're interested in attending the "Managing Work in Progress" seminar, please click on the link below to register or go on-line at the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com (Event Calendar portion).
Registration is open for "Managing Work in Progress"
Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Maggiano's Banquets
Oak Brook, IL
(Please register soon as we need to reach the minimum number required to hold the session.)
Please contact the ECA with any questions at (708) 531-0022. We look forward to your participation with the program! Thank you for your continued support of Association activities.
Waitlist Option
If registration is full, you can opt for the waitlist category. If the waitlist category selection does not initially pop up, you may need to re-register. If so, use the non-member section, then click the waitlist category. If there are spots open, you will be notified.
Doug Reitz, Maxim Consulting Group
Doug Reitz is a Director at Maxim Consulting Group responsible for leadership development and cultural transformation with our clients. Doug works with construction related firms of all sizes to identify opportunities for growth and to implement sustainable leadership practices. His areas of expertise include organizational culture development, leadership mindsets, team building, construction management, preconstruction services, and business development.
Throughout his career, Doug has been involved in projects totaling over 1.5 billion dollars of construction across Commercial, Medical, Educational, Public Works and Religious sectors. His career path includes 24 years at Harris Construction where he rose from Project Administrator to Vice President, followed by his role as President and eventually Ownership of Mark Wilson Construction.
His commitment to education spans over 20 years teaching classes on leadership, ethics, and advanced construction techniques at California State University, Fresno. Doug is also an Amazon bestselling author, with his book "BUILD: A Blueprint for Constructing Success in Leadership and Life" and has contributed to the anthology "When Work Works."
