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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I’ve been subscribed to Grant Snider for years. His Incidental Comics always brighten the day.
The Daily Overview posts an aerial photo (almost) every day. It’s a regular reminder about the greatness of our world — and our intrusions upon it.
I just stumbled across this brilliant 24 hour comic, The Gaeneviad by Boulet, about an old woman who rescues Zeus, who is thus in her debt. Do yourself a favor and read it!
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Thanks for reading!
Justus Pang, RA