What a Civil Engineer Project Manager at Terracina Design Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Civil Engineering Industry
Boston, a Civil Engineer Project Manager at Terracina Design, learned that patience is paramount in this role, unexpectedly finding that "everything is instant gratification" is not the reality; projects often span five years before tangible results are seen. This highlights the significant time investment required in large-scale design and construction.
Patience, Project Management, Long-term Vision, Construction, Time Management
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Boston Blake
Civil Engineer Project Manager
Terracina Design
Texas Tech University 2013
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Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. Patience is crucial in this role, as projects can take a long time to come to fruition (potentially five years from initiation to seeing the first tangible results).
2. Many projects in civil engineering and design involve long-term commitments, requiring sustained effort and attention over extended periods.
3. The field demands a high level of patience; significant delays are common, and the ability to persevere through prolonged timelines is essential for success.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you started?
Before, everything was instant gratification. He's right, though; both construction and designing these communities take time.
So, you need patience with everything that comes with this job. You might get a project that walks in your door, and it could take five years before you even see the first product built. This patience is one thing I wasn't expecting at the time.
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