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

How Transparency and Risk Sharing Make Billion Dollar Projects More Profitable with Mike Mantooth

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