7 Archetypes of Influential Project Managers

In Episode 33 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Kyle Nitchen, Senior Project Manager at Layton Construction.

Topics Include:

Getting Interested in Construction

Our Coolest Projects

Kyle Describes the Meme Game: Literal Cloud Revision

What defines an Influential Project Manager

7 Archetypes of an Influential Project Manager

Communicator

Enforcer

Builder

Leader

Attorney

Accountant

Business Developer

Watch the interview on YouTube:

About Kyle:

Kyle is a driven and disciplined professional, committed to delivering predictable outcomes through his expertise in managing large, complex projects.

Utilizing lean thinking and principles, he has successfully executed over $300M+ in complex construction projects, unlocking additional benefits through Lean Construction, Last Planner System, Early Design Involvement, A3 Thinking, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Target Value Design, and Visual Management.

Starting his career as a laborer, Kyle gained a comprehensive understanding of both working on and managing construction projects. His diverse project experience spans land development, commercial hospitality, and healthcare, with a focus on leading state-of-the-art HCAI projects on active campuses.

Beyond construction, Kyle launched a brand, 'The Influential Project Manager', with a newsletter covering the principles, strategies, and frameworks of successful project leadership.

To Connect with Kyle:

👋 Follow Kyle on LinkedIn for actionable Leadership, Project Management, & Lean construction insights.

🏗 Project Portfolio: https://kylenitchen.com/projects

📧 Newsletter: https://kylenitchen.substack.com/

📗 Website: https://kylenitchen.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylenitchen/

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