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TECC 225: How Project Management Skills Contribute to Your Overall Success as an Engineering Leader

March 17, 2020 By EMI

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Project Management SkillsIn this episode, I talk to Christian Knutson, CEng, P.E., PgMP, F. SAME, who has co-hosted this podcast in the past and now serves as the Europe Program Manager for Stanley Consultants. He is responsible for managing and coordinating Stanley Consultants’ activities in the U.K. and Europe as well as providing program/project management delivery and master planning solutions for clients in the U.K. and Europe. In this episode, which is part of a series we are publishing focused around the four key drivers of engineering managers, we talk about the third key driver: the ability to manage projects. Chris talks about the fundamentals of project management and how project management skills can help you to become a great engineering manager.

Engineering Quotes:

Project Management Skills

Project Management Skills

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Project Management Skills:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: book of knowledge, Christian Knutson, communication skills, Cost and schedule, engineering leader, Engineering managers, PMP certification, Program Management, project management, Project Management Skills, project management training, project triangle, Success, work breakdown structure

Starting an Engineering Firm: A Total Guide

November 11, 2019 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Jim Hughes

Starting an Engineering FirmThere are many reasons why a lot of engineers choose to start up their own firm. Basically, you get to be the boss, you get to decide which projects to take, and you get to pursue your engineering passions. And if you nail the right strategy, there are no limits to your income potential. However, starting an engineering firm is not easy. In fact, 90% of startups fail.

Becoming your own boss entails a lot of responsibilities. You have to take care of everything—from raising funds to hiring people and promoting your firm. And if you don’t deliver as intended, you’ll lose clients.

There’s a lot at stake the moment you quit your 9-to-5 job and decide to start up your own firm. To increase your chances of success, follow these guidelines:

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Filed Under: Blog, Business Development Tagged With: business owner, Connections, engineering passions, Gather Your Team, Jim Hughes, manage your company, marketing, money, networking, opportunities, own firm, responsibilities, small business funding, Starting an Engineering Firm, Success, technical innovations, technical skills and expertise, tools and equipment

TSEC 11: The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3) Project

November 1, 2019 By EMI

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SE3 ProjectIn episode 11 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk about The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity Project, which is also known as the SE3 Project – a project focused on attracting and retaining the best talent into the structural engineering profession, and ensuring all structural engineers have a clear pathway to success in their careers.  We’ll be talking with two volunteers that have been heavily involved with SE3. They are Dani Paxson who is the project director at Holmes Consulting and Nick Sherrow-Groves, P.E., who is a senior engineer with Arup.

Engineering Quotes:

SE3 Project

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dani and Nick:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: analysis of the data, awareness-raising presentations, Dani Paxson, make a change, mentors, mentorship programs, Nick Sherrow-Groves, Retention, SE3 chapters, SE3 Project, Structural engineering, structural engineers, Success, survey, The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity Project

TCEP 129: Two Civil Engineering Presidents on the Steps They Took to Success

October 23, 2019 By EMI

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Civil Engineering PresidentsIn episode 129 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, our fourth episode in our Women in Civil Engineering series, I talk to two female civil engineering presidents from different cities in Texas. They are Julia Harrod, P.E., F.NSPE who is the President of MWM DesignGroup and Bonnie Moss, P.E. who is the President of MBCO Engineering. We talk about the steps they took to become successful civil engineering presidents and they also provide some great advice on how you can become a productive and successful civil engineering professional in your field.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask These Two Civil Engineering Presidents:

  • What are the ups and downs of being a business owner?
  • Tell us about the philosophy of work/life balance.
  • How do you prioritize your tasks for the day?
  • How did you obtain the necessary financial experience and skills to run a company?
  • What is it like to be a civil engineer in Texas?
  • Tell us about the hiring process you follow.
  • Did you always want to be the president of a firm?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

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Filed Under: Leadership/Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Bonnie Moss, civil engineer, Civil Engineering Presidents, destiny, employing other people, Engineering, financial experience, free time, hiring process, independence, Julia Harrod, president of a firm, Success, Texas, ultimate goal, ups and downs of being a business owner, work long hours, work-life balance

TCEP 121: From Engineer to CEO and Everything In-Between

July 3, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 121 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will be bringing you with me to visit with William T. Thomsen, PE, who is the President and CEO of Urban Engineers of New York, DPC. We will be talking about his career journey and what has factored into his success and progression from engineer to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  He’ll also talk about how his Engineering Management degree has helped him in his career.

Engineering Quotes:

Engineer to CEO

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Bill Thomsen, PE:

  1. Take us through your career progression from engineer to CEO?
  2. At what point in your career did you become part of the executive leadership team?
  3. What does it take to manage large scale projects like the ones you have managed?
  4. Your father was the President of a construction company, how did his career influence your career?
  5. You have a degree in Engineering Management, how has that degree helped you?
  6. What worries you about the Civil Engineering industry right now?
  7. Is it possible to have work-life balance as an engineering executive?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Going from Engineer to CEO:

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Filed Under: Leadership/Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: business of engineering, career journey, career progression, civil engineer, Effective Communication, Engineer to CEO, Engineering Management Degree, executive leadership team, manage large scale projects, project management, stem education, strong leadership team, Success, Urban Engineers of New York, William T. Thomsen, work-life balance

TCEP 118: Information Civil Engineers Should Seek Up-Front for Proposal Writing Success

May 22, 2019 By EMI

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Proposal Writing SuccessIn episode 118 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I visit with  Karen Morgan, P.E. who is the owner and founder of the AEC Proposal Institute. We discuss what information civil engineering professionals need to seek up-front for proposal writing success. Morgan discusses 5 specific points that you can use as a checklist to ensure you write more winning proposals.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are 5 Important Points Engineers Should Always Seek Up-Front for Proposal Writing Success:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Be Committed, Civil Engineers, client’s requirements, deadline, Deep Work, distractions, goal, Karen Morgan, productive, Proposal Schedule, proposal teams, Proposal Writing Success, responsibilities, Set Aside a Plan, Success, Technical Professionals, unique and innovative, winning proposals

TECC 198: Maker’s Versus Manager’s Schedule for Engineers

March 19, 2019 By EMI

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Manager's ScheduleIn this episode, I am speaking with Chris Marshall, P.E.,  Regional Geotechnical Engineer at Professional Services Inc. (PSI) in Houston, Texas.  We talk about the strategies he uses when dealing with everyday distractions in his engineering career and we discuss the difference between a maker’s and manager’s schedule, and how you might utilize these different schedules in your engineering career.

Engineering Quotes:

Here are some of the key points discussed about Maker’s Versus Manager’s Schedule for Engineers:

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Filed Under: Organization/Productivity/Time Management, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: brain power, change in organizations, Chris Marshall, different types of schedules, Engineering managers, engineers, everyday distractions, maker’s schedule, manager’s schedule, productive, quality of your work, Success, to-do list

TECC 194: Do You Prefer Sprinting or Jogging with Your Professional Development Efforts?

January 22, 2019 By EMI

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Professional DevelopmentIn this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I outline two different approaches to professional development. I explain the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches, and how you can use them to increase your overall success in your engineering career and life.

Engineering Quotes:

Professional Development

Here are the 2 different approaches to professional development:

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Filed Under: Personal Development and Professionalism, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: 80/20 Rule, focus, focus consistently, game changer, Intensive Approach, Jogging, lack of focus, massive growth, professional development, professional development efforts, skills, Slow and Steady Approach, Sprinting, Success

Focus on Your Planning to Be Productive in Your Engineering Career

December 27, 2018 By EMI

Productive

Most engineers I know are interested in achieving a relatively high level of productivity in their professional and work activities.  Since most are working long hours, they aren’t interested in spending time on none-value added activities.  Those who are successful in optimizing their productive time, do so through focusing on developing a plan of action.

Productivity is associated with creating value.  While you can feel productive attending project meetings, reviewing designs, or obtaining closure on a long-standing issue, it may or may not result in value beyond making you feel productive.  In my mind, productivity (a.k.a. creating value) comes only in achieving movement towards the accomplishment of a defined goal.

With this concept in mind, let’s unpack how to get from focus to productivity in your engineering career.

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Filed Under: Blog, Organization/Productivity/Time Management Tagged With: defined goal, Engineering Career, engineering project, high level of productivity, planning, productive, Success, value

TCEP 106: The State of Employee Engagement and Why Organizations Have Been Looking at Engagement All Wrong

December 5, 2018 By EMI

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Employee Engagement

In episode 106 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Bob Kelleher who is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and consultant. We talk about the importance of employee engagement and Bob also provides some great tips on having empathy in the workplace, and how by doing so, you can help with the overall success of your engineering organization.

Engineering Quotes:

Here are some of the questions I ask Bob:

  • What is your definition of engagement?
  • Why do you need to engage the WHOLE person?
  • How do you utilize empathy?
  • Talk about this idea of selecting and developing the first line leader?
  • Tell us about the challenge of engagement and the different generations?

Here are some key points discussed in this episode about employee engagement:

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Filed Under: Communication & Public Speaking, Leadership/Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Bob Kelleher, challenge of engagement, culture of engagement, empathy, Employee Engagement, employee satisfaction, engagement, enterprise wide trust, first line leader, good managers, Organizations, Success, Success in business, successful managers, trust

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