For the past 12 years, I've worked in engineering proper (mechanical system engineer & product design engineer). FI recently accepted a position as a mechanical project manager, which I've never done before... at least not on the scale I'll be doing for my new position. I'll be managing large capital projects.

Any insights, helpful tips, or other advice? This will be a new side of engineering that I've not done on this scale before. I'm a little underconfident.

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Scale is just that. You either scale up or scale down but physics doesn't change really. Biggest thing i would suggest is take your time with everything. The proverbial measure twice, cut once may push back deadlines but keeps you on budgets. Also any and every opportunity you have to discuss plans and/or potential issues with those who's either physical or proverbial boots on the ground working on the projects opinions and critical thinking should be taken into account. Don't know how many times something worked perfectly on paper but the IRL application was a disaster. Engineers often get caught up in the title and the degree that they often ignore red flags being brought up on the trades, technician, and manufacturer side. Everyone gets to see a different side of the equation and a different perspective is often the critical one that can make or break the project.

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