Do What?

OPM.51

Describing my job as an OPM is easy and hard — I’m the ultimate middleman.

The architects, contractors, and users bring specific expertise to the project. I take take care of the weird stuff so they can focus on the work.

I navigate the peculiarities of my institution towards a successful outcome.

• Guide the team through the process and the timeline.

• Provide extra feedback during design.

• Chase information the architects can't find.

• Watch the big picture so let the field guys focus on construction.

• Manage expectations with the user groups.

• Advise the team sidestep mistakes.

• Encourage them towards their best work.

• Celebrate the end.

I don't bring obvious value, but done right, project succeeds naturally.

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