In the past decade, the number of small architecture firms has been shrinking while the number of large firms has increased. The reason? A steep rise in the complexity of the projects firms are working on. As buildings get taller and more advanced, firms need bigger teams to handle the scope. And those teams would be lost without a good project manager to organize it all. Flora Bao, project manager at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), shared what it takes to be an excellent project manager, from soft skills to design knowledge to balancing internal and external goals.Interview TakeawaysMeet demands of large projects with larger firmsBalance design experience with communicationChange the PM role based on firm sizeUse simple toolsFigure out org chartsCut up large projects into chunksDevelop soft skillsClarify internal and external goalsWork with each team member individuallyEmbrace generalist teamsGather experienceSucceed by making everyone happyShow LinksCheck out BIG - Bjarke Ingels GroupFollow BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group on LinkedIn or TwitterConnect with Flora Bao on LinkedInConnect with George Valdes on LinkedIn or TwitterCheck out MonographFollow Monograph on LinkedIn or InstagramListen and read more about Monograph

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