建設プロジェクト管理の基本

"Spend time on the job site observing the work being done and asking lots of questions. Get out in the field, get your boots muddy, and show respect to the trades who actually do the work of getting projects built. It's important that entry-level CMs understand the many field elements, such as weather, site conditions, limited lay down space, traffic congestion, etc., that can impact cost, schedule, quality, safety, and the other project variables that CMs are responsible for managing."

— Barbara Jackson, author of Construction Management Jumpstart and director of the Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management

“Keep communication flowing. Bad news is just as important as good news. Making sure all stakeholders in the project are aware of what is happening on the job will minimize the phone calls, emails, and conference calls in the midst of trying to fix or recover from an issue onsite.”

— Dan Julien, principal of Julien Management, a construction and project management consultant to some of the largest brands and high-profile individuals

"The best piece of advice I can offer is that you commit yourself to on-going education. The construction industry is in the midst of change - cost, project delivery systems, technology, demographics, and, perhaps most important, sustainability ("green") expectations, are all impacting how projects are designed, built, managed, and financed. Successful CMs are nimble and informed and understand the implications of these many changes. The old way of doing things is disappearing; keeping up to date on everything from standards and codes, to construction practices, to collaborative project delivery and more will be required."

Alison Dykstra, AIA, founder of Kirshner Books and author of "Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction" and soon-to-be-published "Green Construction: An Introduction to a Changing Industry."

"In construction management, the more we plan the luckier we get and the more successful our project becomes. Planning begins before starting the project, including selecting the best construction methodologies, preparing the construction schedule/program, and organizing resources. It also encompasses daily and weekly planning through the life of the project to ensure all tasks are completed.

“Construction is all about teamwork, and good communication is essential for every project manager. You have to communicate with your team, subcontractors, suppliers, your client, designers, local authorities and sometimes neighbors and members of the public."

— Paul Netscher, author of two construction project management books, including Successful Construction Project Management

"Never stop studying or analyzing everything you see in a project. Never take anything for granted. The construction management profession demands complete attention, great commitment and excellent learning and analytics skills. Live the project in its day to day and never forget to prepare for the unexpected."

Vicente Barrera, 18 years of professional experience in industrial construction and infrastructure. Currently a project manager for SENER, a private engineering and technology group.