In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Host Jeff Sample sits down with Mike Mantooth, Director of Capital Projects at Management Controls, Inc. With decades of experience managing high-stakes construction projects, Mike offers a get into the tools, philosophies, and leadership principles that have defined his career. From his early days in the field to leading enterprise-wide initiatives, Mike brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective to modern construction challenges.

We explore how Mike blends data-driven decision-making with people-first leadership, his thoughts on digital transformation in capital projects, and why trust and collaboration remain at the heart of successful execution. Whether you’re a project leader or innovator in the construction tech space, this conversation delivers valuable insights on performance, culture, and strategy.

Key Learnings

• Mike’s career path highlights the power of persistence and versatility in construction leadership.
• Trust, transparency, and collaboration are more powerful than rigid control in project success.
• Real-time data and contractor time tracking can reduce waste and boost productivity.
• Technology must serve people, not replace them to be truly effective.
• Communication between owners, contractors, and field teams can make or break a project.
• Good leaders don’t need to have all the answers, they ask the right questions and empower their teams.

Timestamps

[00:00] - Introduction

[01:55] - Mike’s career journey: from intern to leadership

[03:11] - Transitioning from the oil and gas field to project management

[06:25] - Evolution of technology in the industrial sector

[11:14] - Bridging the gap between field work and executive decisions

[16:48] - Benefits- perspective of owner and vendor. 

[20:55] - Relationship building between owners and vendors

[27:11] - Transparencies and tracking work

[36:48] - Final thoughts and where to connect with Mi

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