After spending over 20 years as a plumber, I made the leap into project management last year. The learning curve has been steep, especially with tools like scheduling software and resource management. Despite the challenges, it’s incredibly rewarding to see projects come together and to leverage my hands-on experience in a new way.
I totally get the learning curve! Transitioning from a wrench to a schedule can feel like swapping a toolbox for a spreadsheet, but leveraging those hands-on experiences makes it all worthwhile. Have you found any software that clicks with your plumbing background?
That’s awesome! I switched from fieldwork to managing projects too. Scheduling tools like MS Project made a world of difference for tracking timelines.