What Skills Does a Project Manager Need?

Project managers are construction site leaders who plan, coordinate, budget and supervise building projects from development to completion. 

Project managers oversee a variety of different teams and craft professionals, making sure they are working in sync and finding solutions to any challenges that may arise. 

What are some of the skills and interests a project manager should have to set them up for success? 

• Being Indoors: Project managers primarily work inside, including office work.
• Detail-Oriented: Precision is important in project management. 
• Leadership: Being a leader and taking responsibility is a key part of a project manager’s role. 
• Math & Numbers: Project managers use calculations to budget. 
• Troubleshooting: Project managers often need to troubleshoot to identify problems and find solutions. 

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