What Type Of Person Thrives In The Construction Industry, According To A Construction Inspector At RockSol Consulting Group
Aidan, an Engineer In Training 1, identifies strong organizational skills and meticulous record-keeping as crucial for success in the construction inspection industry, noting that "there's a million different pieces of paper you gotta fill out every single day." Equally important are "people skills" and the ability to "have tough conversations with tough people," demonstrating the need for strong interpersonal abilities in navigating the industry's complexities.
Organization, Communication, Problem-Solving, People Skills, Adaptability
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Aidan McCoy
Engineer In Training 1 (Construction Inspector)
RockSol Consulting Group
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
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Video Highlights
1. Organization and attention to detail are crucial because of the paperwork and many moving parts involved in working with the government.
2. Strong people skills are essential for effective communication and collaboration with various individuals.
3. The ability to resolve conflicts and navigate difficult conversations is vital for success in this field.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
The people who thrive in this industry are those who can be really organized and stay on top of their daily tasks. Working with the government involves filling out a million different pieces of paper every single day.
I'm still working on that myself, of course. The people I look up to in my company are those who can keep a really good handle on everything going on around them. You can't remember it all, so people who are good at taking notes or giving themselves reminders are key.
On the flip side, what makes people successful is also having strong people skills. This means being able to have tough conversations with tough people. That's a typical description of someone who thrives: outgoing, someone who doesn't mind talking to people almost all day long.
And it's not always about work. People who can get along with most anybody are the ones who thrive. Then there are those who can really stunt things, and that's also the most important thing.
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