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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2025 · 31 MIN

Crushing Construction Management with Lokesh Palani

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Would you choose a career based on its similarities with…wait for it…chess?! 😯That’s why Lokesh Palani chose Construction Management, but you don’t have to be a pro chess player to win this game. 😉In this interview, Lokesh spills the beans on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Construction Management route for your career, including the growing role of data analytics and how it’s going to impact the field in a few years.Also, as a graduate of civil engineering, Lokesh’s journey shows how civil engineering opens doors to career paths most people don’t even consider — and some of them may not emphasize the PE license as much (even though it’s still a nice add-on for credibility 😉).If you’re exploring construction management or looking to branch out of your current field, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you learn the ropes…from someone in the trenches every day. ✅Check it out! 🎧🚨 OUR NEW YEAR SALE IS LIVE 🚨Discount: 20% OFF any review courseCode at checkout: NEWYEARSALEDeadline: February 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:How Chess Got Him into Construction ManagementDoes the Construction Management Route Require the PE License?The 2 Certifications Construction Managers Need to Stand OutThe Growing Role of Data Analytics in Construction ManagementHow AI Will Help Streamline Construction ManagementThe Biggest Demand in Construction...and How AI Will Help Fulfill ThatUses of Data Analytics Before, During, and After Project CompletionThe 2 Skills Construction Managers Need — and It's not Technical KnowledgeCommissioning in Construction ManagementWhat's a Good vs. Bad Day in the Life of a Construction Manager?The Hard But Rewarding Reality of the Construction FieldThe Salary and Type of Work You Can Expect as a Construction ManagerHis Tips for Young Professionals Starting in Construction Management✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationCertified Construction Manager (CCM)Yates ConstructionHathaway DinwiddieVirginia Tech📧 CONNECT WITH LOKESH:[email protected]🎁 FREEBIES FOR YOU:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES:Civil Engineering Academy WebsiteCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH US!NewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

Would you choose a career based on its similarities with…wait for it…chess?! 😯That’s why Lokesh Palani chose Construction Management, but you don’t have to be a pro chess player to win this game. 😉In this interview, Lokesh spills the beans on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Construction Management route for your career, including the growing role of data analytics and how it’s going to impact the field in a few years.Also, as a graduate of civil engineering, Lokesh’s journey shows how civil engineering opens doors to career paths most people don’t even consider — and some of them may not emphasize the PE license as much (even though it’s still a nice add-on for credibility 😉).If you’re exploring construction management or looking to branch out of your current field, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you learn the ropes…from someone in the trenches every day. ✅Check it out! 🎧🚨 OUR NEW YEAR SALE IS LIVE 🚨Discount: 20% OFF any review courseCode at checkout: NEWYEARSALEDeadline: February 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:How Chess Got Him into Construction ManagementDoes the Construction Management Route Require the PE License?The 2 Certifications Construction Managers Need to Stand OutThe Growing Role of Data Analytics in Construction ManagementHow AI Will Help Streamline Construction ManagementThe Biggest Demand in Construction...and How AI Will Help Fulfill ThatUses of Data Analytics Before, During, and After Project CompletionThe 2 Skills Construction Managers Need — and It's not Technical KnowledgeCommissioning in Construction ManagementWhat's a Good vs. Bad Day in the Life of a Construction Manager?The Hard But Rewarding Reality of the Construction FieldThe Salary and Type of Work You Can Expect as a Construction ManagerHis Tips for Young Professionals Starting in Construction Management✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationCertified Construction Manager (CCM)Yates ConstructionHathaway DinwiddieVirginia Tech📧 CONNECT WITH LOKESH:[email protected]🎁 FREEBIES FOR YOU:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES:Civil Engineering Academy WebsiteCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH US!NewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

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