Why I Started The Field PM
A publication for builders who are done winging it.
If you’ve ever tried to apply a textbook project management framework to a residential build, you know how fast it falls apart.
The PMBOK wasn’t written for your job site. It was written for people managing software teams in air-conditioned offices. The language is different, the workflows are different, and the stakes feel different when you’re standing in front of a homeowner whose kitchen has been torn out for three months.
I’m Charlie Chamoun. I’m a residential contractor, owner’s rep, and a PMP, which means I’ve spent years living in both worlds. I’ve managed custom home builds, renovations, and commercial projects. I’ve also studied the formal frameworks, earned the certification, and learned how to translate what’s actually useful into something you can apply on Monday morning.
That’s what The Field PM is about.
No theory for theory’s sake. Just practical project management for the people who are actually building things.
What to expect
I’ll be posting 2–3 times a week. Each post is short, specific, and built around a single idea you can use right away.
We’re starting with a 12-week series breaking down the biggest changes in the PMBOK 8th Edition, and what they actually mean for residential contractors and builders. If you’ve been hearing about PMBOK 8 and wondering whether it’s worth your attention, this series will give you a straight answer.
After that, we’ll dig into scope creep, client communication, subcontractor management, scheduling, risk, all of it through the lens of residential construction.
One ask
If you know another builder, contractor, or PM who’d find this useful — send it their way. The best thing you can do for a new publication is share it with one person who actually needs it.
Thanks for being here from the start.
— Charlie The Field PM · thefieldpm.com