823 Advizers
Michael
Project Manager
SoCalGas
University of California, Riverside 2012
University of California, Los Angeles - Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson
Q1Career path
Engineering
Career Fair
Project Management
2:26
"I went to a career fair...and I was able to connect to an HR rep for SoCalGas"
Q2Main responsibilities
Cost Management
Project Management
Schedule Management
1:31
"There are three main pillars to project management: cost, schedule, and quality. A fourth, invisible pillar is safety."
Q3Day in the life
Communication
Project Management
Teamwork
1:15
"As a project manager the most important thing is communication, right and delegation of tasks and holding people accountable"
Q4Most important skills - role
Communication
Problem-Solving
Stress Management
1:25
"In intense situations, maintain good communication, be respectful and empathetic, and maintain composure."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Teamwork
Communication
Project Management
0:42
"The most important thing is that everyone respects it and understands the reasons for such a solution."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Overcoming Challenges
Problem-Solving
Project Management
1:07
"So I think sometimes you're not sure how many hats you have to wear."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Engineering
Project Management
Sustainability
0:52
"Hopefully one day...kids of my own will be driving by...and I'll be like, look to your right, I helped design, procure and build that station."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Problem-Solving
Passionate
Growth-Oriented
0:52
"People who strive in this industry are passionate, always looking for new opportunities to grow professionally and personally."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Problem-Solving
Project Management
Stress Management
0:59
"If something happens, something goes unexpected or poorly, the whole world rains down on you."
Q10Entry-level positions
Energy and Utilities
Entry-Level Positions
Project Management
1:12
"So I you know, there's really a plethora of different types of departments to get you involved in the energy and utility industry, especially in this day and age in California with clean tech and clean energy, which people are very intense about and it's very important for the future."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Problem-Solving
Communication
Collaboration
0:41
"Getting different perspectives on problems and being open to other people's opinions can provide better solutions."
Q12College ideas for success
Networking
Open Perspective
Positive Attitude
0:57
"Always having an open perspective and positive attitude is something that's critical to not just daily life. I think in general"