Anyone here a construction manager or in the industry?

Black@Blue19 · Jul 17, 2019

Nope!!!, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn @ Suites!!! My brother is though??? and sometimes when he is driving down the road for no reason he pulls over and will PlumbBob anything!!!

PRO19 · Jul 17, 2019

zach_attack4 said: ↑

I couldn't agree more with some of the guys telling you to get in the field some. It's only going to help you understand the things they don't teach you in school and help you earn the respect of the guys who will inevitably be working for you.

Having been on both sides of the job, there always seems to be guys who have a hard time respecting you if you can't show that you're a competent person as well as educated.

Best of luck!
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Thank you, I appreciate the advice!

PRO19 · Jul 17, 2019

Squatting Pigeon said: ↑

I work for a leading construction material manufacturer and any of our professional-level roles require a bachelor's and related experience in the field. I'd like to mirror what was said above that you really need to get your boots dirty to grasp what's going on in this industry. Being in the trenches and working on much of what you'll ultimately be managing/specifying will really give you the street-cred so to say, that you'll need when talking to the GC or Foreman. The guys and gals of this industry smell BS a mile away and if you dont know what you're talking about they'll call you on it in a snap!
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I have witnessed this! Not good! But thank you for your advice!

PRO19 · Jul 17, 2019

BlackSheep said: ↑

I'm in agreement with @Porkchop Express on this. Construction companies nationwide have been having a hard time for several years finding skilled workers who want to work. And they go through project managers faster than you can learn their names. Part of that is the constant pressures of the job of course. As others have said, field experience is valuable, but not necessary for a management role. That requirement will vary by company. Having it might help a guy command more respect from the field guys, though.

Have you considered working for large companies/agencies who do a lot of construction projects? Examples would be the DOTs and railroads, or public works of large cities. Those are good, typically stable jobs, with a lot of potential upside.
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I have a relative in DFW area who does works for a transportation contractor. That has sparked my interest greatly!

TomC843 · Jul 17, 2019

All I need is you to have is a drivers license, pass the pee test, and field experience. I cant find anyone with experience willing to start at only $30 an hour I am approved to start people at here in the deep south. Trades, equipment repair, ect are dying for people. I was talking with a friend that pours concrete and he has people stop and offer his crews double to walk off his job and come on with them.

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