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Why Should I Hire a Project Manager for Home Building Project in Jamaica?

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Sep 07, 2015
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Why Should I Hire a Project Manager for Home Building Project in Jamaica?


Is it worth hiring a project manager when any seemingly knowledgeable individual might do? The truth is, project managers can be a valuable asset to any organization, especially in the context of new home building projects in Jamaica. Whereas the average individual who is only familiar with certain tasks might be overwhelmed by the complexity of major construction assignments, project managers are trained to handle programs with elaborate factors such as high budgets, increased manpower, and layers of duties.

An Astounding 97% of Organizations Believe Project Management Is Critical to Business Performance and Organizational Success. (Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers)

On the flip side, some professional bodies disagree, arguing that professionals from other fields are able to manage projects just as well as any project manager with some effort.

Barely over Half (56%) of Project Managers Are Certified (Source: Wrike)

“It’s a raging debate,” said Tony Marks, author of the 20:20 Project Managem…

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