Anyone looking to get into this, please understand that although there are degrees for construction management, you will need several years of experience in the field to understand each aspect of construction and do your job correctly. A course in project management is great, but will not prepare you at all for what most construction managers do. If you don't already have a background in construction I would seriously consider another career choice or finding a way to get job site experience every week as you learn. Also, if you can't handle extreme stress and are prone to anxiety/mental strain this is not the career for you. You will break deadlines, you will cause your company losses and you will have to deal with accidents at some point in your career. I got into doing this training myself as I went, with no formal education and 10 years later I'm still learning something new and taking on more work than the year before.
Everyone has to start somewhere. You don’t need experience to start any career. Obviously when you come out of school you won’t be a project manager you will start at the bottom learning the ropes. But that is the same for every single job/career out there. Even Bill Gates started somewhere.
What he's saying is if you work for a major Contractor building big projects you will be responsible for delivering the project with a 1% profit margin in a contract that will ensure you are taking all the risk and working to a tight programme with a hefty liquidated damages payment hanging over your company's head should you fail to deliver the project on time, which might also have to be defect free if the client doesn't want the building anymore due to a change in his market.
I've been viewing this content for months. The information provided has been extremely helpful and valuable. I've been in construction for about 15 years. The past 10 years, however I have not. I've been in upper management and building teams for a completely different industry. My work ethic was noticed and I was asked to apply for a project manager position. Even though I have a large gap in my construction experience, I got the job. These videos are a blessing. I'm excited to start a new career in an industry I love.
I'm a realtor with aspirations of becoming a real estate developer as I was doing some research, as we all do, visited RUclips University, lol your video was the first on the page. I loved everything you said, I subscribed and liked your content. Can't wait to learn more from you Jason!
Currently on a major project for a light rail, and the example is spot on.. finish late, wake up to a main broken the night before. Boot up the pc, prioritise the ‘activity’ list, the meetings begin, the phone rings, the priorities change and the actions list gets longer hahaha.
This was refreshingly accurate and true. Great video explaining project management. I'm in Real Estate/Resort Reimagining, and my days are super hectic. I'm going to try and implement some of the suggestions from this video. Thanks!
Excellent video on what it really takes to be a productive PM! Love the tip on not becoming a victim of "email answering". Myself and many other PM's were victims of this early on in my career.
Thank you for this introduction. I'm currently seeking a job as a paint project. Mamajor I've been painting for over 30 years and you are spot on. I just wanted to hear someone else's point of view. Thank your knowledge, wisdom and sharing your experience..
Thank you! I learned so much while still laughing ....you are very witty in your delivery. I appreciate your personality and the way you just tell it like it is.
Thank you for putting together & including the Personal Organization Planner. I have created / adapted a few similar forms for myself to use. I'm hoping to add a few of these to my personal toolbox. Keep up the great content!
Really liked this video mate! Just enrolled to study project management from a construction/labouring background. Gonna be a big jump but trying to get ahead of the learning and this definitely helped! Subscribed already and gonna keep looking through videos!
Not sure how I ended up on this. But as a journeyman inside Wiseman (electrician), How about starting off with properly Interpreting the prints and the intention of the architect or engineer, and getting us the tools, men, and material to accomplish the task? That is what project management is after all, isn't it?
Been in the field as a Laborer and an Operator for 12 years. Mainly working in installing underground utilities, call me a "Pipefitter" but I'm just anything you want me to be. But I want an office position. And am willing to go to school for it, I just don't really know where to start... and if the $70k online route option is worth it
Good video, and Construction management in UK can match other Countries, but under special H&S training. Plus I always deal with company/Contractor emails within 30min on average lol.
00:06 A day in the life of a construction project manager is difficult and chaotic. 01:50 A day in the life of a construction project manager is filled with firefighting and constant communication. 03:21 Construction project managers can have a negative impact on personal life and well-being. 04:52 Effective team management is crucial for project success. 06:33 Daily huddles and time blocks are crucial for project success. 08:03 Time blocking helps project managers stay organized and focused. 09:40 Creating flow and preparing work is crucial for project managers 11:13 Don't become a professional email answer ----From Notta's video summarizer
Currently in college majoring Construction Management to become a project manager. I want to know as much as possible for my major and to be a successful project manager once I graduate
I'm a 14 year mortgage banker who started doing construction part time to quitting my job to go full-time real estate.(flipping and building) My business went under and I'm thinking of going into construction project management. It feels like what I was already doing as a construction company owner. Would you recommend I go into this field. I do have banking and construction management experience. From remodel to full ground up construction using my own money. Ive led white and blue collar crews. Construction project management feels right for me. I got into a bad project and rates and economy changed. It was a perfect storm that ruined my business. To all the project managers would you say its worth it? Like do at least make 100-150k?
I have been working construction as a laborer, sheetmetal worker and a union insulator for the past 15 years the last 5 years i have been a working foreman and i am interested in a PM course would this be a good move for me?
Starting my Masters in Construction Engineering and Management next week. Should be finished by December. I have been inquiring about apprenticeship/assistant roles with local companies to gain work experience as well to no avail. They’re all looking for full time Project Managers with years of experience so far. Any tips on where to get work experience outside of years of labor level jobs.
@@TophoriMusic Two months after this post I started at a City engineering department managing construction projects for them. Thank you for the insight!
One big difference I notice as an electrical PM is that GC’s will have a whole team of guys dedicated to just one project where we may have 15 maybe even more projects going on at once. Sometimes just making all the meetings will eat up 1/2 to 3/4 of your week when you’re spread that thin
This has always seemed to be the norm for me as well. I manage between 12-15 projects in the wall and ceiling industry doing mostly healthcare and for each project you have 3-5 people you are in pretty consistent contact with so I have always said its like 1 Vs 50 sometimes in terms of emails, phone calls and requests. 95% of the time the GC team is solely devoted to that one project. Uphill battle to say the least.
as a GC accountant, yes i would say GC work has a lot more support. our suncontractors are littered with accounting and compliance issues that i can only imagine make their PMs jobs insanely difficult
Opinion on project management vs property manager. I got my real estate license in September, currently work in accounts receivable/payable 6 years and looking for more career growth!
So is it nearly impossible to have a family and be in construction management at the same time? Any advice for a similar, well paying career which would be more family friendly?
I think any position can hurt. I love construction management. If you learn lean principles early and have a personal organization system you will be able to care for your family.
@@nickyr12 You’ll be fine man in my office everyone has a family and goes home at 5 latest 6. Just go to the owners rep project management great pay not as many headaches.
I want to pursue a career in building and construction civil engineering, but I'm unsure about career paths, opportunities, income, and growth. Can someone offer guidance and insights to help me make an informed decision? Many thanks
Currently got an offer for a field engineer but as someone with an architecture degree, some of the drawings are very complicated. Any advice for first day in a few months? What would I expect on my first day? It’s a startup without training
Oh my. I would have no idea. I can recommend you keep a to do list, learn to read drawings, and read the first 8 chapters of Construction Surveying and Layout
in the planner - holding a meeting guideline . i.e. • Trade Partner Meetings: • Safety preparation • Shoutouts • Feedback • Status of last week, this week, next week • Quality! • Arrival, Staging and Maintenance of materials. • Roadblocks. • (Trade partner) - Tell us what you’re doing and how • Remove Roadblocks
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Anyone looking to get into this, please understand that although there are degrees for construction management, you will need several years of experience in the field to understand each aspect of construction and do your job correctly. A course in project management is great, but will not prepare you at all for what most construction managers do. If you don't already have a background in construction I would seriously consider another career choice or finding a way to get job site experience every week as you learn. Also, if you can't handle extreme stress and are prone to anxiety/mental strain this is not the career for you. You will break deadlines, you will cause your company losses and you will have to deal with accidents at some point in your career. I got into doing this training myself as I went, with no formal education and 10 years later I'm still learning something new and taking on more work than the year before.
Everyone has to start somewhere. You don’t need experience to start any career. Obviously when you come out of school you won’t be a project manager you will start at the bottom learning the ropes. But that is the same for every single job/career out there. Even Bill Gates started somewhere.
@@alex2jz140 Yeah this guy is being so discouraging.
Literally graduate jobs
What he's saying is if you work for a major Contractor building big projects you will be responsible for delivering the project with a 1% profit margin in a contract that will ensure you are taking all the risk and working to a tight programme with a hefty liquidated damages payment hanging over your company's head should you fail to deliver the project on time, which might also have to be defect free if the client doesn't want the building anymore due to a change in his market.
@@TrevorWilliams-fq8mg that is not at all what he was saying. You can’t read.
I've been viewing this content for months. The information provided has been extremely helpful and valuable. I've been in construction for about 15 years. The past 10 years, however I have not. I've been in upper management and building teams for a completely different industry. My work ethic was noticed and I was asked to apply for a project manager position. Even though I have a large gap in my construction experience, I got the job. These videos are a blessing. I'm excited to start a new career in an industry I love.
I'm a realtor with aspirations of becoming a real estate developer as I was doing some research, as we all do, visited RUclips University, lol your video was the first on the page. I loved everything you said, I subscribed and liked your content. Can't wait to learn more from you Jason!
I am stoked to have you with me.
Currently on a major project for a light rail, and the example is spot on.. finish late, wake up to a main broken the night before. Boot up the pc, prioritise the ‘activity’ list, the meetings begin, the phone rings, the priorities change and the actions list gets longer hahaha.
This was refreshingly accurate and true. Great video explaining project management. I'm in Real Estate/Resort Reimagining, and my days are super hectic. I'm going to try and implement some of the suggestions from this video. Thanks!
Excellent video on what it really takes to be a productive PM! Love the tip on not becoming a victim of "email answering". Myself and many other PM's were victims of this early on in my career.
I like the sense of humour ,it kept me connected
Jason, this was amazing. First video of yours that I watched. I’m excited to see what else you have!!
Thank you for this introduction. I'm currently seeking a job as a paint project. Mamajor I've been painting for over 30 years and you are spot on. I just wanted to hear someone else's point of view. Thank your knowledge, wisdom and sharing your experience..
Thank you! I learned so much while still laughing ....you are very witty in your delivery. I appreciate your personality and the way you just tell it like it is.
Thank you for putting together & including the Personal Organization Planner. I have created / adapted a few similar forms for myself to use. I'm hoping to add a few of these to my personal toolbox. Keep up the great content!
Such an effective communicator. Thanks for the video!
Your video was good! Thanks 😊 I'm currently an assistant project manager and my goal is to become a PM someday!
Really liked this video mate! Just enrolled to study project management from a construction/labouring background. Gonna be a big jump but trying to get ahead of the learning and this definitely helped! Subscribed already and gonna keep looking through videos!
goodluck bro ,i have 18 and am doing the same as you
3:03 - I LITERALLY started laughing out-loud - amazing summary hahahahaha
Not sure how I ended up on this. But as a journeyman inside Wiseman (electrician), How about starting off with properly Interpreting the prints and the intention of the architect or engineer, and getting us the tools, men, and material to accomplish the task? That is what project management is after all, isn't it?
Would love a video on what software to be proficient at
Hi there, thanks for your video, went to the think you gave use though it does not work. Many thanks
Wow , thank you sir for uploading this message ,I have learnt something today ❤
Been in the field as a Laborer and an Operator for 12 years. Mainly working in installing underground utilities, call me a "Pipefitter" but I'm just anything you want me to be. But I want an office position. And am willing to go to school for it, I just don't really know where to start... and if the $70k online route option is worth it
@@YukonCorneliusMJH I think it’s worth it. Become a field engineer if you can.
Great video Jason! Some great ways to turn chaos into control
Good video, and Construction management in UK can match other Countries, but under special H&S training. Plus I always deal with company/Contractor emails within 30min on average lol.
00:06 A day in the life of a construction project manager is difficult and chaotic.
01:50 A day in the life of a construction project manager is filled with firefighting and constant communication.
03:21 Construction project managers can have a negative impact on personal life and well-being.
04:52 Effective team management is crucial for project success.
06:33 Daily huddles and time blocks are crucial for project success.
08:03 Time blocking helps project managers stay organized and focused.
09:40 Creating flow and preparing work is crucial for project managers
11:13 Don't become a professional email answer
----From Notta's video summarizer
Thank you! I truly enjoyed this!
I didn’t like the video when u asked. But you earned it by the time the video ended. Good job.
Thank you Jason
Bricklayer of years 8 years in construction, looking to make a change and get into pm
Currently in college majoring Construction Management to become a project manager. I want to know as much as possible for my major and to be a successful project manager once I graduate
You need field experience
Thanks 🙏🏾
I'm a 14 year mortgage banker who started doing construction part time to quitting my job to go full-time real estate.(flipping and building) My business went under and I'm thinking of going into construction project management. It feels like what I was already doing as a construction company owner. Would you recommend I go into this field. I do have banking and construction management experience. From remodel to full ground up construction using my own money. Ive led white and blue collar crews. Construction project management feels right for me. I got into a bad project and rates and economy changed. It was a perfect storm that ruined my business. To all the project managers would you say its worth it? Like do at least make 100-150k?
Excellent video bro
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Should be fixed. Thank you.
I have been working construction as a laborer, sheetmetal worker and a union insulator for the past 15 years the last 5 years i have been a working foreman and i am interested in a PM course would this be a good move for me?
@@fergo I believe so yes. We need to invest in your future.
All links are down, sadly.
Starting my Masters in Construction Engineering and Management next week. Should be finished by December. I have been inquiring about apprenticeship/assistant roles with local companies to gain work experience as well to no avail. They’re all looking for full time Project Managers with years of experience so far. Any tips on where to get work experience outside of years of labor level jobs.
Assistant Project Manager Jobs?
@@TophoriMusic Two months after this post I started at a City engineering department managing construction projects for them. Thank you for the insight!
hi, what did you do for your undergrad?
where did you had those shirts made they look great
We had them made. Thanks for the compliment.
One big difference I notice as an electrical PM is that GC’s will have a whole team of guys dedicated to just one project where we may have 15 maybe even more projects going on at once. Sometimes just making all the meetings will eat up 1/2 to 3/4 of your week when you’re spread that thin
This has always seemed to be the norm for me as well. I manage between 12-15 projects in the wall and ceiling industry doing mostly healthcare and for each project you have 3-5 people you are in pretty consistent contact with so I have always said its like 1 Vs 50 sometimes in terms of emails, phone calls and requests. 95% of the time the GC team is solely devoted to that one project. Uphill battle to say the least.
as a GC accountant, yes i would say GC work has a lot more support. our suncontractors are littered with accounting and compliance issues that i can only imagine make their PMs jobs insanely difficult
Opinion on project management vs property manager.
I got my real estate license in September, currently work in accounts receivable/payable 6 years and looking for more career growth!
How can I help?
New PM for GE. Just found your content. Keep it up:)
how much is the starting salary of a masters student in construction project management right after school in the UK, USA and Canada?
I only know US. 75 - 85
So is it nearly impossible to have a family and be in construction management at the same time? Any advice for a similar, well paying career which would be more family friendly?
What position do you currently have?
@@jasonwilliamschroeder I’m just looking at majors now. I want to just have an idea of which direction I should go so it’s not a waste of money.
I think any position can hurt. I love construction management. If you learn lean principles early and have a personal organization system you will be able to care for your family.
@@jasonwilliamschroeder ok, thanks!
@@nickyr12 You’ll be fine man in my office everyone has a family and goes home at 5 latest 6. Just go to the owners rep project management great pay not as many headaches.
I want to pursue a career in building and construction civil engineering, but I'm unsure about career paths, opportunities, income, and growth. Can someone offer guidance and insights to help me make an informed decision?
Many thanks
Currently got an offer for a field engineer but as someone with an architecture degree, some of the drawings are very complicated. Any advice for first day in a few months? What would I expect on my first day? It’s a startup without training
Oh my. I would have no idea. I can recommend you keep a to do list, learn to read drawings, and read the first 8 chapters of Construction Surveying and Layout
This made me scared because this is what I wanted to do.
it’s an amazing and collaborative field! your experience really depends on the company you work for
I started doing this last October and had really no experience but I love my job even with its stresses:)
The best project manager I’ve ever met was a woman .. changed my mind on the whole women in this business
@@deputy5476how did you start with no experience
@@ericmartinez8057had someone I knew suggest me for the job and just started learning on the fly
Great video. I was wondering do you have any tips or advice currently just finished my first year in CPM at Oxford brookes university in UK.
Advice for what? I would be happy to.
Definitely talked me out of this. Thank you lol
Hi great video can a person with a buissness management degree become a construction project manager
Absolutely! The degree does not need to be specific to construction.
Do you need a bachelors degree to do this?
@@stalkingreaper2803 only to get in possibly.
Yes
As part of a Construction Management Team, " Fighting fires and hounding at people everyday. " sums up my day. 😅
It’s wild how accurate this is 😂 do you know what I spend a few hours on the weekend doing? All the non emergency stuff 😂
I would love to shadow this Gentleman for a month, at least just to soak in some of that knowledge!
Why is it bad for your health tho?
@@djundaworld because distress is unhealthy
@@jasonwilliamschroeder You’re 100% correct
Do you have a family Jason
Love the Bible reference!!
Inshallah
allah ka Lund
This just made me not want to be a project manager 😆
#trustory 😊😅😂
What has bro been through💀
in the planner - holding a meeting guideline . i.e. •
Trade Partner Meetings:
• Safety preparation
• Shoutouts
• Feedback
• Status of last week, this week, next week
• Quality!
• Arrival, Staging and Maintenance of materials.
• Roadblocks.
• (Trade partner) - Tell us what you’re doing and how
• Remove Roadblocks
Hey Jason! Can I have your email. I’m a new project manager
jasons@elevateconstructionist.com