Shaping Success: Strategies for Nurturing Your Architecture Firm’s Project Managers

Earn 1 AIA LU.

In the AEC world, great project managers are sometimes underappreciated and overlooked. While they may not be the ones designing the buildings or producing drawings, they are the linchpin that holds the entire project together. It’s a role that demands a unique skill set and finesse. However, for many AE firms, proper training and mentorship for project managers are often lacking.

In this transformative course, Douglas Teiger, FAIA, a former managing partner at his own firm for 30 years and Founder of Teiger Consulting, gives an overview of the skillset and training necessary for firm leaders to hire and effectively nurture project managers. By the end of this session, you’ll possess the knowledge and tools to elevate your project management practices and drive excellence in your firm’s project profitability.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, you will learn how to:

• Clearly and concisely communicate information, both in writing and orally in a neutral manner, ensuring seamless project coordination
• Enlist tools to stay on top of the staffing, budget, and schedules
• Apply strategies to stay calm under pressure without resorting to defensiveness or abrasiveness, fostering a collaborative and productive environment
• Inspire and lead your project team, fostering forward-thinking approaches and effectively removing roadblocks

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  Douglas Teiger, FAIA

  Founder

  Teiger Consulting

  Douglas Teiger, FAIA

  

  Douglas Teiger, FAIA, graduated from Cornell University, in 1982 with a BARCH. He opened his own firm in 1989 and grew from a solo practitioner to become managing partner of his 32- person firm. In 2009, Douglas received a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology from USM, where he learned tools and skills he is sharing with his staff and clients. His ability to effectively streamline the operations allowed for more time to be spent on design and project research while creating a culture that fosters a holistic approach to a work life balance. In 2017 he became president of the AIA Los Angeles Chapter and is currently serving on the AIA National Strategic Council. In 2019 Douglas transitioned out of his firm elevating three associates to partners, sold his shares and started his next venture, Teiger Consulting. Douglas’s mission is to “live an inspiring balanced life” whether it involves family, coaching, consulting, painting, or sports.