Hey all,
I’m looking for some honest perspectives from people who’ve worked both sides — especially anyone who moved from a GC PM (or PE/APM track) into an owner’s rep role.
Quick background: I’m currently a Project Engineer / Assistant PM with about 6 years of experience, and I was just offered an owner’s rep position with a pretty significant pay bump. On paper, it seems like a great opportunity… but I have some concerns.
For those who’ve made the switch:
- Do you feel like being an owner’s rep is less engaging or even boring compared to working for a GC?
- Do you miss being involved in the day-to-day operations, problem-solving, and site activity?
- Did you feel like your technical or management skills plateaued or declined after stepping away from the GC side?
- Overall, which role do you prefer and why?
I’m trying to think long-term about career growth, not just the immediate raise. Part of me worries I might lose touch with the “builder” side of things.
Would really appreciate any candid feedback, especially from those who’ve actually made the transition.
Thanks in advance.
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