Why Engineers Struggle as Project Managers

In this video, Jennifer Oltman, PE, explains why technical expertise alone isn't enough to succeed as a project manager. She shares practical insights on building communication systems that keep projects on track, developing engineers into effective project managers, and creating accountability without micromanaging. If you're transitioning into project management or helping develop future leaders in your firm, this conversation offers valuable lessons on leadership, communication, and project success. #ProjectManagement #EngineeringLeadership #CivilEngineering 00:00 Preview 00:33 Intro 01:38 AEC PM connect 02:34 Jennifer’s Journey from Engineer to Project Leader 06:44 The Gap Between Technical Expertise and Project Management Success 08:07 AEC PM Certification - PM - Leadership 08:26 Building Communication Rhythms That Prevent Project Issues 12:15 Developing the Next Generation of Project Managers 14:51 Balancing Accountability and Autonomy on Project Teams 17:34 How to Reset a Project When It Starts to Slip 26:34 The One Move to Strengthen Project Outcomes 28:33 Outro ***You can view the show notes for this video here ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q04p1mN_0 ⭐ Get AEC PM Certified ➜ Enroll now at https://hubs.la/Q04g3f-80 ⭐ Don’t Miss Our In-Person AEC PM Connect Event ➜ Register now at https://hubs.la/Q04g3f-W0 ★ EMI TRAINING PROGRAMS ★ People Leadership Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g5J0 Project Management Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g650 ★ FREE ENGINEERING CAREER BOOSTER PODCASTS ★ ACTIVE PODCASTS The AEC Leadership Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dn60 The AEC Project Management Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dpV0 AEC AI & Tech Strategy Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dns0 The Civil Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dDm0 The Civil Engineering CEO Show ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dDT0 Blog ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dGF0 PAST PODCASTS The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fB30 The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fHn0 The Engineering Quality Control Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fZp0 Women in Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fZB0 Engineering Management Lessons ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fW70 🕮 CAREER ENHANCEMENT BOOK FOR YOU 🕮 Beyond PM Training: How to Build a Scalable AEC Project Management Ecosystem https://hubs.la/Q04g3g5k0 Engineer Your Own Success: 7 Key Elements to Creating an Extraordinary Engineering Career, Updated and Expanded 1st Edition https://hubs.la/Q04g3g560 ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL ⚑ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g750 Thanks for watching - we appreciate it and don't forget to Engineer Your Own Success! Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, F. ASCE #EngineeringManagementInstitute