Project Engineers' Soft Skills on the Success of Construction Projects at Isabela Second District Engineering Office, Philippines

Abstract

This study examined the role of soft skills in the success of construction projects within the Philippine construction industry. The primary objective of this research was to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in project management by evaluating the soft skills of project engineers involved in flood control, school building, and road concreting projects at the Isabela Second District Engineering Office. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, with data collected through a survey questionnaire. The respondents regarded analytical skills and leadership accountability skills as the most important factors to succeed in meeting the desired project quality, for all types of projects. The results revealed that there are no statistically significant differences in how respondents, when grouped by their profile, perceive the importance of these skills for all project outcomes, stressing that soft skills are equally important across all ages, gender, professions, positions, service years, and project types. Furthermore, the respondents pointed out that there is currently a dearth of soft skills in the construction industry, but all agreed on the significance of developing soft skills in the construction sector regardless of project type.