Favorite Parts of Being a Project Manager at Related Companies
Nick, a Project Manager at Related Companies, emphasizes the crucial role of communication and "people skills," highlighting the daily need to "convince someone to do what they don't want to do." Beyond this, attention to detail, even down to "inches and quarter inches," and a "willingness to learn" through constant questioning are also vital for success in the demanding field of project management.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Project Management
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Nick Prince
Project Manager
Related Companies
University of Colorado, Boulder
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Political Science, American Studies
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Excellent communication and people skills are essential for convincing team members and adapting to unexpected changes.
2. Meticulous attention to detail is crucial, as even minor issues can significantly impact projects.
3. A willingness to constantly learn and ask questions is vital for professional growth and effective problem-solving.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a project manager?
Communication is huge. People skills are huge. It's knowing how to read people and understanding how to get them to do what you want, essentially.
I like to call it saying construction every single day. You're convincing someone to do what they don't want to do, so it's understanding how to work with people.
Communicating things change. Sometimes you'll start your day with Plan A, and then by 3:00 PM you'll be on Plan C. So keeping the communication stream going, keeping everyone in the loop, making sure you know everything that's going on.
Things change constantly, so you really need strong communication skills. Attention to detail is also important. You need to understand what little things happen. We deal in the business of inches and quarter inches, so everything matters. All details are important.
Finally, I think just the willingness to learn. We have a project engineer right now who's great. He's constantly asking questions. It's super important to take the time to ask the question and understand what you're doing, and that's how you learn.
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