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re: Construction Management redux.....
Posted on 7/22/16 at 8:59 pm to 4LSU2
Posted on 7/22/16 at 8:59 pm to 4LSU2
Thank you for the reply. But I really need some specifics because this is the part that I need spelled out. By on the field, do you mean to actually put up sheet rock, hammer and nails, shovel, what not. As in get on the job site working as a construction employee? OR are do you mean shadow a PM/CM or a foreman and act as an assistant? Is that what you guys mean?
I can do either.
I can do either.
This post was edited on 7/22/16 at 9:02 pm
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Posted on 7/22/16 at 9:05 pm to Manored77
He's talking about an assistant project manager or project engineer depending on the company.
These are the guys writing rfi's, procuring materials, turnover packages, scheduling, tracking progress, estimating, billing etc. The entire process of the job. These are the guys that see what happens when shite hits the fan.
It's invaluable experience that you can't gain doing take offs in an office.
These are the guys writing rfi's, procuring materials, turnover packages, scheduling, tracking progress, estimating, billing etc. The entire process of the job. These are the guys that see what happens when shite hits the fan.
It's invaluable experience that you can't gain doing take offs in an office.
Posted on 7/22/16 at 9:15 pm to Manored77
By working in the field he means being on an actual commercial or industrial job site. You will probably not be swinging a hammer unless you go to work for a subcontractor. You will be tasked with doing whatever the superintendent or field operations manager needs you to do. You may be taking pictures and marking up drawings, shadowing a superintendent, etc. Being in the field gives you a good opportunity to learn how a project is built from the ground up and to experience some of the challenges that projects encounter.
I am a commercial estimator and I wish I would have gone into the field first. Once you become a pm or an estimator it is very hard to find the time to observe projects in the field.
Like one of the earlier posters said, you need to get an internship. Go to career services, they should be able to help you.
I am a commercial estimator and I wish I would have gone into the field first. Once you become a pm or an estimator it is very hard to find the time to observe projects in the field.
Like one of the earlier posters said, you need to get an internship. Go to career services, they should be able to help you.
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