CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MAJOR EXPERIENCE (CAL POLY)
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2024
- I majored in Construction Management at Cal Poly SLO and wanted to share my experience. Please feel free to leave questions in the comments or message me on instagram if you have more questions about the major. Let me know what other kind of videos you'd like me to make!:)
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I am so blessed. I currently work with my dad he is a general superintendent, but he let’s me shadow lots when the project manager comes on the site! When I go to school for this is i already know what’s up💪
That is awesome!
hell yeah! Thank you. Been in manufacturing for 15 yrs and then a public school teacher for the last 5. I am looking at a career change and this is what I am considering. Your video helps a lot!!!! Thank you.
Awesome!! Glad it was helpful:)
This is so cool!! You go girl! My husband is a contractor. And I do help him sometimes. He told me I should get my license. But I’m like ehh. Keep up the great work!
That’s awesome!!
Please keep the videos coming im also interested in this major
Great video! I am also majoring in CM! I would love to see a day in the life video of you going to your Internship/job!
I can definitely try to make that happen!:)
Hey , i am from Nepal, currently an Architect and preparing myself to apply Master in CM.
I’m a second year CM at cal poly! Just found your channel and it was really cool hearing what you thought of the program
Omg hey that’s awesome!! What are your thoughts on it!?
Erica Zetterquist I love it! I don’t know anyone in the industry so it was a little intimidating at first but everyone in the major is so supportive
Tessa H Is it a popular major at cal poly?
such an interesting video!!!!
Great video! Both Statics and Structural Engineering/Design whooped me but I'm finishing my CSM degree this semester. Hope you've found a job with everything going on.
Awesome, congrats! Yes I have been working since January:)
@@EricaZetterquist In commercial right? If so, which type? (Education, healthcare, multifam etc)
This makes me feel so much better cause I’m struggling so much in CM 115
Omg I’m glad it made you feel better!! Every Cm class after that was a lot easier. ArchE was a struggle for me too
Killer video Erica! Hope you're liking the post-grad life :)
Omg hi Forrest! Hope you’re doing well!
Hi Erica! The thing you've mentioned about internship, when is the best time you think to take it? And along with the study, how difficult it is to maintain the internship?
Not to be dramatic, but this vid is godsend
I’m glad!!
Useful information 🙏
Thanks, glad you found it helpful :)
Adds suck. I had the phone close to my ear and a dog pops up on and add snoring! Wtf
I’m going in as a crp major and I want to go into development as of now post graduation. I would like to minor in CM. how in depth is the minor?
Awesome, that major seemed really cool! The minor is not too in difficult to manage. I don't think it requires you to take as many math/ science classes as prereqs. You get to take more fun elective CM classes that don't have a super heavy work load.
Hiii! I am seeing construction managment as a strong decision as to what major to choose but I am not great at maths, how hard does the math get in the cm career?
At cal poly we had to go to Calc 2. I failed Calc 1 the first time and joined a study group which helped me sooo much. Also try finding a good professor at your university, that made a huge difference for me. At my job so far, anything more than simple math is not something I do in day to day activities.
@@EricaZetterquist you don’t use calculus on construction sites but you will use a lot of maths to quantify materials. And some understanding of mechanics is required as you’ll be building structures.
Hiii, I done my graduation in civil engineering stream . What is the best way can I get project manager role .
If you are looking to be a project manager, you should apply to construction companies as a project engineer ( from there you can work up to being a project manager) you’re major in civil engineering is great and you should easily be able to get a job with that degree!
Overall would you say being a project engineer is stressful/difficult or is it more relaxed? Also, if being a project engineer isn't a real engineer do you know if there is a route to become a real one?
yes you can become a licensed engineer (i think it requires more classes/ certifications). I just posted a new video talking all about being a project engineer that you might find helpful!
This is awesome!!
Thanks:)
What made you go CM and NOT engineering??? Most places in the public sector require you to be an engineer to be a project manager.
Interesting I didn’t know that but even tho the public sector gives a lot of job security, I don’t know anyone who prefers working in public works over doing commercial or residential. Even though construction management does include some engineering classes, it mixes business and the management side of construction that an engineering major doesn’t. An engineering major would have been way too difficult for me to be honest but I have a friend who was a civil engineer major and now working as a project engineer and he feels really unprepared. If you’re going into the project management side, the technical stuff is good background but you’ll have to get all the info and plans from a certified engineer anyways. From what I’ve seen, the job is way more about reading plans, communication, document control and organization.
Hey thinking about changing my major. Can you estimate the salary ?
Depending on where you’re working but in California you’ll most likely make over $75k right out of college. I think 5-10 years of experience you’d made somewhere in the mid $100k.
Hello, currently a 3rd year CE student. I basically suck at Quantity Surveying since my professor here just keep uploading powerpoints and not attending classes. I am interested in Taking CEM as my specialization( second choice). What ad vice can you give?
Hey! If you’re a CE student then I think CM would be super helpful and not too difficult. All the technical, difficult stuff if CM I’m sure you’ve already taken as a CE major!
Hey! 😊 I’m a freshman at Cal Poly majoring in CM. This video was very helpful and amazing. How was finding a job like if you don’t mind me asking?
Hey! I actually knew someone working there but they have tons of job fairs and info sessions so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to mingle with companies who will want you to intern for them
Hi!!!! I’ve thought about this major as well, what led you fo choose this major as opposed to others if I may know? The male dominated aspect makes me a bit uneasy but I like the non-traditional office space it offers 🤔
I've always had a passion for architecture/ design but didn't have any experience for an architecture program (the arch program at Cal poly is super competitive and students get experience in high school or other programs before they even start college). It was really just something I applied for because I had some interest in it and it just worked out. It wasn't something I was super set on and even through my time at Cal Poly I considered switching. The biggest benefits to me were that Cal Poly Construction Management students have tooonnnns of opportunities to find internships/ jobs which was super important and valuable to me.
Hey quick question, what was your first job after college and how long did it take you to find a job? I’m currently majoring in construction science and management, I’ve been looking for ppl with this degree but it’s hard to find them😂
Hey! I am a project engineer for a general contractor that does commercial construction! I got an internship because I knew someone that worked here and interned 3 summers then got a job offer. Don’t worry if you don’t know someone in the industry, my sister is in the same major and just used the career fairs to find internships/ a job.
@@EricaZetterquist Great, and are you satisfied with the pay, do you enjoy your job or do you have regrets? Thanks!!!
Is the program really hard? And a lot of math I’m not the best at math. Also where can I find an internship? I’m a first year
I struggled in some of the math and physics classes but there are resources and tutors that can really help. Most of the construction management classes themselves aren’t too bad it’s the support ones that are more difficult.
No need to offend you but how much do or did you make as a project engineer a year??
Depending on the company/ location, everyone I know who graduated from Cal Poly construction management had a starting salary above $75k.
More info I like this video
I've completed by bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Now I'm thinking to do my masters. Can you suggest me which specific field would be more easier for me to do master's : project management or construction management?
Hey, I'm not too familiar with any masters programs but I'm guessing Construction Management and Project Management courses would be pretty similar. Since you already have a background in Civil Engineering I'm sure it'll be easier than that. I've heard most CM master programs teach more about softwares like autocad, bluebeam, navisworks, procore, etc.
One of many jobs that doesn't require the waste of time that is college.
I actually went to college for this and majored in construction management!
@@EricaZetterquist
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You had me interested until you calculus, chemistry, and physics 🤦🏻♂️ I’m too stupid for that
Hahah no they have lots of resources to help which I used all the time! Honestly just gotta put the time in and talk to the professor if you are having trouble and they’re willing to help!
For the CM 115 class you said you thought you knew very little. What do you mean by that? Like did you feel you knew very little about the construction industry, such as materials, vocabulary, etc or how much time you were going to dedicate to the major?
I felt like i didn't know anything about construction. We spent a lot of time on math problems to do with foundations and roofing which really confused me. It brushes you up on a lot of geometry and conversions of measurements. Honestly most of the problems we had to do in hand but in the real world you would easily input into a computer to get the answer. I also really didn't know how foundations were constructed (footing and stem wall) which I have a general understanding for now but I freaked out thinking I would be horrible at construction because I lacked a lot of technical knowledge.
Erica Zetterquist so do you feel that staying in the course and overall staying in the major prepared you for going into the construction industry?
@@rubycruz4244 yes definitely feel like i have a good background from CP but having an internship really puts everything you're learning about at school into context! The best preparation is just being out on a jobsite and learning from people around you as much as you can:)
Erica Zetterquist Thank you so much! This really helped a lot! :)
This is the perfect video for me thanks! Cant decide between CSULB or Calpoly,🫠
Those are both great choices!!