THE BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION: RISE ABOVE & ADVANCE YOUR CAREER!

Certification benefits all parties involved in the construction process as it raises the standards of professional practices.  CJPs practice with a high-level professionalism and ethics. Here are some other ways in which certification benefits those involved in program management, procurement, and construction:

Benefits to the Contractor

• Demonstrates and validates expertise to an evaluation committee when pursuing job order contracts.
• Is the recognized professional JOC credential indicating a high level of skill, knowledge, and best practices.
• Enhances an individual’s image as a professional to their employer, their clients and colleagues.
• Increases industry standing by meeting a national standard of professional practice.
• Create a differentiator when competing in the qualifications process.

Benefits to the Employer

• Provides a third party assessment of an employee’s JOC skills based on a comprehensive national standard.
• Provides a competitive advantage by showing the employers dedication to the professionalism of its employees.
• Enables professional development for career advancement.
• Provides assurance of employees continued professional development through the maintenance of their certification.

“It provides everyone an opportunity to learn and grow. It’s the only neutral source for information and professional JOC training.”

Mike Bevis, CJP, Chief Procurement Officer
City of Norfolk, VA

“This is very beneficial to owners who are thinking about or using job order contracting to learn how to properly integrate the system into their operations.”

James Norcom, Director Special Projects
University of Houston, TX

“It’s an amazing certification program comparable to the PMP or CCM but focused on JOC. The credential is a win/win for everyone and I highly recommend it.”

Alicia M. Nowaczyk, CJP, Project Executive
STV West Coast Division, CA

” This training is a great opportunity to gain a diverse perspective on job order contracting and learn from experts across the country. ”

Bob Carlson, VP Estimating
Hunter Contracting, AZ

“It’s an organized way to help owners and contractors learn best practices and improve programs.”

Rick Gehrke, CJP, Director of Public Works
City of Pacific, WA

“It’s an honor to speak in these classes. This is a top notch course and I send my staff to the training.”

Tauny Woo, PE, Engineering Flight Chief
Luke Air Force Base, AZ

“It’s for owners and contractors alike to gain perspectives and learn about JOC as a program.”

Jeff Kramer, City Engineer
City of Yuma, AZ

“I really enjoyed the course. Thank you for making this available.”

Mark Hodge, Director of Construction, Job Order Contracting
Staples Construction, CA

“I accomplished a big milestone in my career with my CJP credential. Thank you for the great program. It was better than I could have imagined.”

Joe Alvarez, CJP JOC Project Manager, Houston Airport System
City of Houston, TX

“The program is top-notch! I highly recommend it for every level of professional. It is comprehensive and hearing the owner’s viewpoint and the contractor’s makes it so valuable.”

Hanif Drzal, PE, CJP Branch Chief, Washington Aqueduct, 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Baltimore District