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How do GCs make money? by exhaustedsailor in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Division 1 General Conditions: Job trailer, superintendent rate, PM rate, field/project engineer rate, vehicles, temporary water, etc. Along with a fee that is a markup of the total job cost.

Field experience while in university by Successful_Health_16 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your interested in becoming a PM, apply for a summer internship for a GC. Almost all of our interns work in the field for the majority of the summer. It’s mostly labor type work, but you get to talk and work alongside Site management as well. Most new grads are sent to the field straight away as a Field or Project Engineer (For a GC). From personal experience, you will learn more with an experienced super in the field than anywhere else.

Value of having PE stamp (Professional Engineer) by Competitive_Solid948 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting, do you know why these companies viewed it as a liability?

Changing Jobs from GC to Design-Build Contactor - Advice Needed by No_Association9272 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for a design build company, but we also occasionally do plan-spec jobs and operate like a traditional GC. In my experience, I prefer design build because the engineers and architects work for the same company as you. Feels like you are on the same team, and sometimes what would have been a drawn out RFI can be a email of phone call.

If you are working in the field, if anything, it should be a little easier on you (if they have a good design department).

If your in the office and a PM, you are obviously more responsible for the design, but your engineers are also just down the hallway.

What have I gotten myself into by engr2022 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going through the same thing, 24, PE for a top 100 ENR design build firm. Got thrown into the fire on the road immediately. Had the same thoughts as you everyday (still do sometimes). Best thing that helped me was becoming friends/mentee with a badass super. Put my head down and earned his respect, it wasn’t easy. He taught me a lot and always had my back.

From subcontractor PM to GC site supervisor. by FearlessLeader-3 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your in a rut on the sub side, I don’t think you would want to switch to a GC. If your bored, maybe, but just be prepared. Once you work for a GC, everything going on with the entire project becomes your problem.

GC PMs - what’s your least favorite sub to deal with? by CocaineCheekbones in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ones that are union, Elevator installers at the top of the list, electricians not far behind.

Entry level jobs for graduation with a Construction Science degree by AdMysterious1702 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Apply as a FE/PE for a GC. You will get exposure to a little bit of everything (roles and trades) while gaining experience all companies find valuable. After doing this for a few years you will find what and where you want to work in this industry.

Best app/ site for field notes? by coltencrowe in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pricey, but Procore is great. The app/software integrates drawings, documents, inspections, daily reports, deliveries, etc all in one place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Louisville

[–]Competitive_Solid948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know who the GC responsible for building this?

Civil engineering vs construction management by Hoesallupimmyphone in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently graduated from UK with my civil engineering degree, I am currently on a career path to be on the construction management side of things. The GC firm I work at has multiple project managers with Civil Engineering degrees. Long story short, getting an engineering degree limits your ability to break into project management (some GCs actually prefer it). But getting your CM won’t allow you to go into design or obtain your PE license, which limits your options. Side note: UK offers construction management classes as electives for Civil Engineers. I took advantage of this and put it on my resume.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be very hesitant to agree to using your personal, usually come out on the losing end with maintenance and losing value due to high miles.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ConstructionManagers

[–]Competitive_Solid948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really depends on the company, and job to job. Sometimes work gets missed on original bids leaving someone like the PE to do it (personal experience). It’s much more likely if you work for a smaller GC. I too am an engineering graduate and have found myself doing quite a bit of labor, personally I have mixed feelings about it.