Master 30 Structural Engineer interview questions covering load calculations, design codes, and project experience.
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Good project managers are sort of like a jockey in a horse race. They know exactly how much their team can handle, when to push the pace, and when to back off and let everyone catch their breath. Effectively managing staff workload is just as important as keeping track of the schedule and ensuring the budget remains on the contract. If you push the team too hard as a project manager, they'll get burned out, alienated, or leave the firm altogether.
"Each project is set up with the goal of never asking the team members to work more than 40 hours a week. They are certainly given the opportunity and freedom to work overtime when they feel driven or excited about what they're working on, but it is never expected. I find this keeps everyone fresh and motivated. If extra work is required, I do my best to funnel it to the more senior staff members first."

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30 Questions & Answers • Structural Engineer
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