The Role of the AWP Champion

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What Is an AWP Champion?

An AWP Champion is the professional responsible for embedding Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles across an organization or project. This role bridges strategy and execution. In practice, that means:

  • Ensuring the Path of Construction is respected.

  • Keeping work packages flowing smoothly.

  • Addressing constraints before they impact the field.

In other words, Champions are more than planners. They are leaders of efficiency.

Why the Role Matters

Construction projects are complex. Multiple contractors, disciplines, and stakeholders must work simultaneously. Without a clear Champion in place:

  • Work quickly becomes fragmented.

  • Bottlenecks go unnoticed until it’s too late.

  • Teams default to firefighting instead of proactive planning.

By contrast, an AWP Champion maintains alignment across scope, schedule, and execution. As a result, projects run smoother and deliver more predictable outcomes. Champions support not only AWP, but also the broader shift toward Advanced Project Delivery (APD).

Skills and Training for an AWP Champion

Champions need a unique blend of skills. For example:

  • Technical expertise in AWP, WFP, and IWP lifecycle.

  • Leadership ability to influence teams and stakeholders.

  • Analytical skills to identify and resolve constraints early.

  • Communication strength to translate strategy into daily execution.

Because this combination is so rare, we developed the AWP Champion Learning Path at AWP University. This three-level program equips professionals to lead adoption and deliver measurable project improvements.

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Free Resources to Get Started

Not ready to dive into a full program? Start small:

Together, these resources will help you understand why the Champion role is critical, and how you or your team can prepare for success.

An AWP Champion is responsible for embedding principles across projects. For anyone new to the discipline, our Beginner’s Guide to Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) explains the fundamentals.

Driving Efficiency with Champions

In today’s competitive industry, efficiency is everything. The AWP Champion role ensures organizations don’t just adopt AWP in name, but achieve its full potential in practice.

Whether you’re looking to appoint a Champion, grow into the role yourself, or simply evaluate training providers, AWP University offers the expertise and resources to guide your journey.

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