No matter the background they came from, folks in the project controls world are usually known for being analytical, quick on their feet, and right at home in overwhelming amounts of numbers. You might picture someone with a headset, hard at work in front of an intimidating desktop set up, completely tuning out the world and parsing through the data. Sometimes project controls work does look like that! However, those who excel in the industry also have strong soft skills and don’t see data and people skills as being at odds. Both are critical – and holding space for both can take some practice.
Read MoreMoving from rigid job descriptions and ideas of what makes a “role” for an employee can open you to a wealth of opportunity. Being willing to flex and adapt positions to your employees’ passions will present more opportunities for creative thinking and innovation. Consider people over jobs and you’ll build a stronger, more enthusiastic team.
Read MoreProject controls is a unique field. In a specialized arena in the project management world, project controls analysts require an ever-evolving set of skills. While nearly anyone from any background can jump into this field and excel with proper training, there are certain skills and knowledge bases that can make the journey easier.
Read MoreWhere possible, we recommend moving from using a specific job description or outline as a “checklist” for candidates, to instead focusing on the potential a job applicant holds. Here are three ways to do so.
Read MoreAt MRC, we firmly believe that training can make or break a new hire’s experience, and ultimately the team and project. Though the status quo has told us otherwise, investing in long term training for your team is key to success. Here’s our recommended approach.
Hire people, not roles
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Looking back on his career, Brian says that having a job that gives him a purpose has made his work with MRC his favorite role to date.
Read MoreMuch like project controls itself, creating a successful project controls team is both an art and a science. Bringing together the right people with the right mix of skills and knowledge is an ongoing project of its own. Project controls is a specialized field—and much more than an administrative function. As such, you may be concerned that the hiring process for these roles will be difficult. However, we believe that with the right training, anyone from any background can excel as a project controls analyst.
Read MoreThe advent of the personal computer changed everything. In this landscape, new sophisticated software emerged and required the specialized skills of a project controls analyst for data generation and analysis to be successful. The shift to a digital-first environment had profound and far-reaching implications, paving the way for the project controls analyst role we know today.
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