Being a project manager in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is akin to being a ringmaster in a three-ring circus. You are the face of the project, ushering stakeholders, design team members, and deliverables seamlessly in and out of their respective rings on time, satisfying and engaging the clients in the audience, all while navigating the controlled chaos.

However, adapting and applying project management principles to AEC design projects can provide the foundation for collaboration between architects, engineers, and clients. Effective communication and coordination ensure that the design vision is translated into a structurally sound and functionally built environment. Most importantly, with proper management, the design is delivered on time and within budget.

Read more here about the best practices that Colleen Finkl, one of Primera’s premiere program and project managers, utilizes while managing some of our most complex projects.