Keeping tabs on all of the moving pieces during any construction project has project managers getting pulled in many directions. But there is one thing in common for the most successful project managers: they have a tried and true method for working on the most important high-level tasks. These proactive methods are proven to minimize the time spent on dealing with so-called emergencies and putting out fires. After all, a reactive project management style can be all-consuming causing the loss of hours, days, and even weeks of unproductive time. Here are some tips on working at your highest potential.

The successful management of a construction project is no easy task. Some may even go as far as to say that construction project managers have the “hardest job.” While we think this definition is quite subjective, we do know the day-to-day hurdles of project management that aren’t so subjective. We’ve been there: we’ve managed projects, large and small, over the course of our careers.