Your daily habits can make or break your success as a construction project manager.
On a construction site, nothing is more important than keeping your team safe and finishing work on
time, but with everything construction managers have to juggle and keep track of, that’s not always easy to do. It’s all too easy to get caught in the weeds with everything you have to deal with, but most successful construction project managers have formed good habits that help them succeed with each and every project. Here is a list of some of the most important habits successful construction managers have and how we can help you obtain them:
Habit #1. Successful project managers communicate with their team.
In any project that a team is working on, whether it be big or small, effective communication is always king. Not only do all of your workers need to be informed about the ins and outs of daily operations, it’s also important to keep suppliers and stakeholders in the loop as well. Effective communication is often easier said than done, but SITECH Rocky Mountain has the construction technology you need to get the job done. We offer Connected Community from Trimble, and this software makes it easy to stay connected with everyone on the job site.
Habit #2. Successful project managers observe closely.
A good project manager is involved in all aspects of operations, and while this doesn’t mean that you have to be an active part of those operations, you should still closely observe them. Connected Community can help with this aspect of project management as well because it allows you to view assets, as well as site productivity, from your mobile device. One of the best parts about Connected Community is that it allows you to review and correct mistakes before they happen, which saves both time and money. Trimble Contractor is another incredible software solution that can help you observe all aspects of the project closely.
Habit #3. Successful project managers continuously plan.
In the construction industry, plans aren’t static, nor should they be. The fact is that things can and will come up that can alter your plan, and a successful project manager knows that and plans accordingly. Making a continuous plan involves constantly observing and restrategizing at each stage of the project all the way up until it is complete. Trimble Contractor is your solution for continuous planning. Site Diaries is one of the key features of Trimble Contractor, and it allows you to track daily site activities and compare progress with quotes. It also allows you to send clear site instructions to your team of contractors, so everyone is on the same page about new strategies.
Habit #4. Successful project managers constantly monitor assets and budget.
One of the most difficult parts about construction project management is staying within your budget. Luckily, Trimble Contractor is your answer for monitoring assets and budget as well. Trimble Contractor allows you to make purchase orders and compare them against your quotes right from your mobile device. You can also charge for any necessary variations easily and conveniently with built-in, documented proof of all changes.
Habit #5. Successful project managers have automated reporting systems.
If you were to manually email or call every single person that you need to report to for a project, you’d be sending hundreds of emails and making hundreds of calls every day, and it’s probably the only thing you’d have time to do. As we mentioned before, project managers have a lot on their plates as it is, and having an automated system in place is an effective reporting solution. Trimble reporting software, like Trimble Contractor or Connected Community, not only helps you save valuable time, it also ensures that reports don’t get missed.
Every project manager wants to be successful, and SITECH Rocky Mountain can help. Here at SITECH Rocky Mountain, we provide innovative construction technology to help construction managers all over Colorado, New Mexico and El Paso to be successful and efficient. With our software, surveying equipment, machine control systems and more, we can help you streamline your project and work within your cost estimates and budgeted time. We have been assisting construction project managers for over a decade, and we would be happy to assist you as well! Contact us today to find the right Trimble construction technology for your needs.