re: Construction Project Management and Career Changes

Sounds like you need a company change, not a career change.

I've been in commercial construction for over 20 years. I kept putting in the long hours and climbing my way to the top all while chasing the big money. I got there, but realized after about 5 years of the ridiculous stress and no social life that the huge paycheck only will keep you happy for so long.

I walked out one day on my own, basically telling my former employer to shove it (in so many words), without having anything else lined up. I was ready for a career change in my mid 40's. All the money the could throw at me wasn't worth my sanity and health problems due to the stress.

I went to a smaller company making less money, but also reducing my stress significantly. I make plenty to pay the bills and still have extra to spend when I want, but I feel it is the best decision I've ever made in my life. Plenty of free time and enjoying life again.

I took me a while to realize it's not the industry, just the situation you are in with your current company. Make that move somewhere else and get a fresh start. It may take a few moves, but find somewhere where you feel the fit is right and don't worry about the money.