7 Archetypes of Influential Project Managers

09/19/23 • 57 min

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

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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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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.

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/

Get full access to Construction Yeti at constructionyeti.substack.com/subscribe

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Relentlessly Running Your Own Race

In Episode 32 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Seth Gehle, Builder at David Weekley Homes.

Topics Include:

The Power of LinkedIn

Helping Veterans

Hustling to Build a Network

Getting Giants on Your Resume

Tips for Being a Great Communicator

Running Your Own Race

Being the Best at EVERYTHING You Do

Blind Faith & Not Getting Caught Up in the Machine

Paying It Forward

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About Seth:

Born and raised in Ohio, I joined the Army at 17 and eventually got into the Infantry and in the 82nd Airborne Division. I have been all around the world and now that I am out of the Army, I have been in the residential construction industry for 3 years. I have spent a lot of my time training BJJ, mentoring veterans and anyone else who needs it while raising two kids, and winning construction awards at the same time.

To Connect with Seth:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgehle/

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Next Episode

Is Construction Adapting to Gen Z?

In Episode 34 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Evan Oates, Vice President at EOS Builders, LLC.

Topics Include:

EOS Internship Program

What a Project Engineer can expect on Day 1

Teaching the Basics First

Concentrating on Soft Skills First

Kyle Bails on the Meme Game

Innovation Possibilities to Help the Workforce Gap

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About Evan:

Evan Oates is a seasoned construction manager with over 20 years of industry experience of successful project completion. Evan’s experience is diverse including the management of multi family, commercial, institutional and government projects. Evan has key experience in the administration of projects resulting from surety bond claims and expertise in all phases of project administration.

To Connect with Evan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-oates-60b92a36/

https://eosbuilders.com/

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