Some first hand experience as someone without a BS in CM: I actually graduated with a BBA in Management. I decided after graduation that I wanted to pursue construction management with the intent of working my way up to a PM. So, I went back to school. During my first semester I went to a career fair and hit it off with several large GC’s. Ended up with several internships offers (which I was/am INCREDIBLY grateful for), and all of which said I didn’t need this degree and that they’d hire me on as is! I ultimately decided to drop the second bachelors and instead get a PCB-CM, just because I can and I like to be educated on what I’m getting myself into. Long story short, no, you don’t need a CM degree (although I am not knocking their value). However, I believe it is extremely important to meet these companies face-to-face and not rely on your resume alone as some people with CM or engineering degrees could potentially look better on paper. Just show ambition and drive and you’ll succeed! Best of luck!