u/NuclearNereid

How much PTO do you get?

A friend of mine who recently graduated just started working and sent me his pay and benefits package. He only gets 10 days of PTO a year. 😳 I know many Europeans who get 4 weeks off a year, which, sure, might not be typical in the US, but I was really hoping it’d be more than 10 days a year.

I’m going to be graduating soon and was wondering if there are any CM/GC companies in the US that offer 20+ days of PTO or 10 days and up to a certain amount of unpaid time off.

Anyone only get 10 days and still manage to travel a decent amount?

Edit: btw I know you get more PTO the longer you’re with a company sometimes but just wondering if some companies start off with more than 10 days.

I’m currently in a reputable engineering program pursuing an integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s, with a concentration in Construction Management. Next year is my last year before graduating. So far, I’ve had two internships with GCs (one small, one large), and between the two I’ve been exposed to most phases of a project aside from design and preconstruction.

This summer I’ll be doing my final internship with a developer that primarily does multifamily work but also touches other sectors. I’ll be working directly under and shadowing the VP of Development & Construction, which I’m really excited about.

My question is: if this internship goes well, does it make sense to go straight into an owner’s rep role with a developer? I know the typical path is to start with a GC, but I’ve heard the quality of life can be better on the owner’s side. At the same time, I want to make sure I’m building a strong technical foundation.

Would really appreciate any insight or advice from people who’ve taken either path. Thanks!