What A Project Manager At A Residential General Contractor Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Construction Industry
Michael, a project manager in high-end residential construction, revealed a crucial lesson learned: "a lot of politics," "managing of people's egos and expectations," and navigating "tough questions" are significant aspects of the role, both internally and externally within the company. This highlights the often-overlooked interpersonal challenges inherent in the industry.
Project Management, Communication, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills
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Michael Trentacosti
Project Manager
High-End Residential General Contractor
University of Colorado, Boulder
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Environmental & Related Sciences
Architecture, Construction & Design, Real Estate
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. The industry involves significant politics and managing people's egos and expectations.
2. Project Managers face tough questions both internally and externally within the company.
3. The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex situations.
Transcript
Well, have you learned anything about this role that you wish somebody would have told you before entering this industry?
There's a lot of politics involved. It's also about managing people's egos and expectations.
There are many tough questions that need to be addressed, and you're at the forefront of them. This applies both internally within a company and externally.
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