Interview with Derek Speer - Construction Sr. PM, Critical Facilities

Send us Fan MailIn This Episode: In this episode, I interviewed Derek Speer, a construction project manager from Florida that works in the commercial construction sector. Derek's background is heavy in critical facilities. We talked about what it takes to be successful, by being prepared. Being prepared for meetings, site visits, and travel - some up-front thoughts go a long way.I will be putting together a checklist of the items we discussed and post it on the website's resource page and will update these notes with a link once complete. Some of the following links are affiliate links which may earn me a commission if you click a link and go on to make a purchase; it does not cost you anything extra but helps me cover the cost of the blog and podcast. Thanks for your support!  Favorite Tool(s):ExcelBluebeamOneNoteSnapchat - Just started using it for documenting photos in the field. Other Tools/Items Discussed:6" Magnetic LevelBluetooth PowerPoint Controller with laserLightning to headphones jack converter6' Patch cable (2-Pack, share with a peer)6' HDMI CableVGA to HDMI ConverterOutlet Tester with GFI test functionSafety Boots - I said "Nike", actually Reebok Work Men's 8" Rapid Response RBProject Notebook - Cambridge Limited Notebook, 9-1/2” x 7-1/4”Pens - Pilot FriXion Clicker Retractable Erasable Gel Pens, not mentioned, but erasable! Love these things!Get the complete list of items I carry in my Laptop bag with resource links.Quotes:“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin“Unfortunately, there seems to be far more opportunity out there than ability.... We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation.” - Thomas A. EdisonLinks: This Episode Page w/TranscriptFor a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast EpisodesFor a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Postspm-mastery.com PM-Mastery Links:For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes.For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog PostsBecome a PURE PM: https://pm-mastery.com/pureCheck out Instructing.com for all your PM course needs: https://www.instructing.com/?ref=bd5e5cGet your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource_links/