Most Important Skills for a Senior Project Manager at John A Martin and Associates
Adena, a senior project manager, emphasizes a strong foundation in "math and physics," specifically statics, as crucial for the role. However, the interview also highlights the increasing importance of "people skills," effective communication, and strong organizational abilities for career advancement and client satisfaction in the field.
Project Management, Communication, Mathematics, Physics, Organization
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Adena Geiger
Sr project manager
John A Martin & Associates
UCLA 2013
UC Berkeley masters of science
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Strong mathematical and physics skills are crucial, especially statics, for foundational understanding.
2. Excellent communication and people skills are essential for client relations and team management.
3. Exceptional organizational abilities are vital for managing schedules, budgets, and team workflow efficiently.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
First of all, math is very important. I got into it because I was strong in math and physics. Physics is another area, specifically statics.
There are different branches of physics, but statics is something we use every day. So, math and physics to begin with.
As you grow in the industry, people skills become very important. I would say that's probably important in a lot of jobs, especially if you want to advance or sell your product.
To keep clients happy, we've got to be able to communicate well. So, communication is another important skill.
As a project manager, organization is very important. Being on top of schedules, what people are doing, and budgets requires a lot of organization. Things can get really busy at times, so being organized really helps.