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Jan 2025
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Crushing Construction Management with Lo...

ISAAC OAKESON
About this episode

Would you choose a career based on its similarities with…wait for it…chess?! 😯

That’s why Lokesh Palani chose Construction Management, but you don’t have to be a pro chess player to win this game. 😉

In this interview, Lokesh spills the beans on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Construction Management route for your career, including the growing role of data analytics and how it’s going to impact the field in a few years.

Also, as a graduate of civil engineering, Lokesh’s journey shows how civil engineering opens doors to career paths most people don’t even consider — and some of them may not emphasize the PE license as much (even though it’s still a nice add-on for credibility 😉).

If you’re exploring construction management or looking to branch out of your current field, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you learn the ropes…from someone in the trenches every day. ✅

Check it out! 🎧

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🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

  • How Chess Got Him into Construction Management
  • Does the Construction Management Route Require the PE License?
  • The 2 Certifications Construction Managers Need to Stand Out
  • The Growing Role of Data Analytics in Construction Management
  • How AI Will Help Streamline Construction Management
  • The Biggest Demand in Construction...and How AI Will Help Fulfill That
  • Uses of Data Analytics Before, During, and After Project Completion
  • The 2 Skills Construction Managers Need — and It's not Technical Knowledge
  • Commissioning in Construction Management
  • What's a Good vs. Bad Day in the Life of a Construction Manager?
  • The Hard But Rewarding Reality of the Construction Field
  • The Salary and Type of Work You Can Expect as a Construction Manager
  • His Tips for Young Professionals Starting in Construction Management

✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Yates Construction

Hathaway Dinwiddie

Virginia Tech

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