Most Important Skills For A Construction Manager At DMCI Project Developers Inc.
Joselle, a Construction Manager, highlights the crucial blend of analytical and critical thinking skills with creative problem-solving needed for the role, stating that "no day in construction is the same". The importance of a strong work ethic, leadership, and teamwork is also emphasized, as the ability to "rally everyone towards the common goal" is paramount in managing large teams to successfully complete projects.
Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Creativity
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
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Joselle Civil
Construction Manager
DMCI Project Developers Inc.
University of the Philippines - Diliman, 2013
UCLA Anderson, MBA Candidate '25
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design, Real Estate
Operations and Project Management
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
2. Creativity is vital for finding innovative solutions to unexpected challenges on construction sites.
3. Leadership and teamwork are crucial for managing large teams and achieving project goals effectively.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
First and foremost, it's an engineering job, so you really have to have strong analytical and critical thinking skills. But at the same time, you also have to be creative.
No day in construction is the same. Problems and issues may come up frequently and most of the time they require out-of-the-box creative solutions.
You also have to have an incredible work ethic. To work six days a week, you would require the discipline and stamina to keep going.
I think the most underrated skills for this type of job would be leadership and teamwork. No matter how good of a leader or manager you are, you cannot possibly build a building on your own.
You need the whole team, and you need to rally everyone. Sometimes your team can number a thousand people, and you really have to rally all of them towards your common goal of building the building on time.