How To Become A Construction Project Manager Without A Degree
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- Do you have dreams of becoming a project manager in construction someday? You can definitely turn this dream into reality even if you didn't go to college for it! Learn more about how to become a construction project manager without a degree in this video!
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Jason Schroeder
Key Moments In This Episode
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00:00 Intro & Summary
00:33 Important Qualities To Become A Construction Project Manager
01:11 My Journey Working In Construction
03:29 How To Find Out If Construction Is For You
03:51 How To Get Started In Construction
04:11 How To Make Progress & Get Promoted In Construction
05:15 Importance Of Learning Each Position In Construction
05:41 How To Understand The System In Construction
05:53 How To Showcase Your Skills
06:31 Helpful Resources For Learning About Construction
07:29 Tips For Building A Career In Construction
09:21 Learn More With These Resources
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Jason Schroeder is the owner and lead consultant at Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level.
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As a former multifamily PM, be aware of burnout. It is very possible in the construction industry. I have had to work plenty of late nights and weekends due to a high workload. You can easily work 60+ hours on a 40 hour salary and your employers wont stop you, therefore, if you actually run the numbers, you aren't being paid nearly as much as you think. PTO was another issue that I constantly faced. I had plenty of it but could not take any due to having to run 4-5 projects at a time. Your projects are like your babies, no one but YOU will be willing to take care of them. Other PMs will turn a blind eye when you need time off as YOUR project is YOUR baby. The video talks about the good, I'm here to mention the "possible" bad.
how do you get into the career cause i’m 18 and trying to get into
Currently going through this on my first project with a grocery store and affordable housing
This is experience all for a large general contractor near Nashville Tn
At 20 i was a concrete laborer
At 23 became form carpenter
At 27 became crew leader
At 29 im a assistant supervisor
I am currently running a 3 million dollar parking lot project
Lots of storm drainage and structures
Now 2 weeks ago we got a p.o for a 15 million dollar expansion
These projects are right next to each other. Im in the meetings im involved in saftey plans and communicating with customers.
I’ve worked extremely hard
I failed at times and learned.
Im always LEARNING almost obsessive about it but i love construction
He’s right it happened for me field operations supervisor just out of experience
Great video; my best investment was my degree in construction management.
Excellent videos! Found you yesterday and subscribed to your Channel right away. Studying some project management courses now through coursera. Then construction project management. Then going to get my CAPM through PMI. I’m very excited to try a new career and I feel i have what it takes. Your videos are excellent and give solid advice. Keep ‘em coming!
Finishing degree but watching to help find an apprenticeship or job experience in the interim, thanks!
Hey Jason! Subscribed right away!
I have very basic construction knowledge but a lot of management experience and now have an opportunity to become a PM for a small construction company, your videos have given me a TON of confidence, thank you!
I saw on an earlier video that you were going to make a daily planner for project managers and put it on Amazon - do you have a link to that?
(I already have the Canva doc, I want the full doc!)
Project Manager Personal Organization Planner: 90 Days of Organized Productivity a.co/d/0D2Zms7
Amazing video, I switched my major and start my construction management classes next semester thanks to you👍🏽
@@juelz713 manufacturing technology, career would of been automation controls tech
Hey Jason live your videos watch the all the time.
But you make a lot of videos on people who are in higher positions but I’m a laborer for Holder construction for 3 months so far I love it and of course one day down the road want to become a superintendent and all that other cool stuff. But how do I show the company that I really want to improve myself to grow in the company and so they can sometime pull me to the side and give me some tips and or walk me through the process
Have you seen the video for workers?
I recommend learning software and focusing on your personnel/leadership development like the video mentions. Learn outside of your job. Get familiar with BlueBeam, ProCore, Excel, Word, etc. Learn about RFIs, takeoffs, change orders, and get to know your vendors. You will need more than field experience to become a super. Shadow your current super and attend their meetings. Good luck and hope this helps.
What if you are looking to switch career paths towards the construction industry? Would you say this advice is the same?
I would
I’m a CM for a national residential builder, but I’m interested in getting into commercial, any tips on how to get in?
I recommend that you round out any experience you think might be needed, really work on your resume, add in any experience you possibly can that would qualify you for a PE, APM, or PM position and interview continually.
I’ve been a residential carpenter for about 7 years. I’m currently in school for construction management. Do you think it’s worth getting my bachelors degree or is an associates enough with my experience?
If you are not getting the chance now I would recommend, yes.
I haven’t finished any degree as of yet. In my first year of school. Debating whether to transfer to a 4 year bachelors program at a university or just get my associates if that is enough.
@@5307andrew I landed an APM position with only my associates in CM. It all depends on the company that you are applying to. Some care about the degree, some don't. If I was in your position, I'd be applying for jobs after completing my associates and IF I couldn't land a job after a couple of months, I'd consider going back for the 4 year degree. My assumption is that you will be able to find something with your 2 year degree though. GL!
@@OnlyTruths18 Appreciate it, that's very helpful.
Hi @5307andrew I have been a residential carpenter too for a few years too and I'm also going to college to get my Associates Degree in Construction Management. I would say if you have the time and resources to transfer and get your bachelor's why not, but do it while you still working in the industry learning every position, if not in your current company find the right one where you can keep growing. Company owners are usually very understandable and helpful to students when they show that they really want to keep learning, and growing, and helping in every department. Specially when you are not afraid to get your hands dirty and wear any hat in the company.
Short answer in my opinion, yes. Get your bachelor's and keep working in the industry at the same time. Usually with an Associate's Degree you can get a lot of opportunities from good companies so don't be afraid to change jobs if you see there is not much room for growth at your current company.
Good luck in your career man!
Also, the graphic is just a link to a book 📖 n this video?
I’m not sure what you mean.
One of the last items that you spoke about in the video was a graphic that we could use to put on our desktops or wall, etc.. However, the link in the video description leads to a book called Atlas of the heart and not a graphic. Do you have the link to the graphic?
books name ?
Not sure what you mean.
The U.S. Army has the best project Management program around.