r/ConstructionMNGT

I am a woman entering the construction industry and trying to build a strong resume for internships. I am a junior construction science/management major and I have been applying to some internships and haven’t had much luck. Is there anything i can do in the meantime.

I’ve taken about a years worth of construction based corses, OSHA 30 (just waiting on my card), procore student certification, have experience using revit and ms projects, upcoming secretary for American Society of Safety Professionals for my schools chapter, I have been trying to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity but they unfortunately don’t have any active projects where i’m staying for the summer

Is there anything else i can do to help me stand out? I want to get experience but not sure what else i can do while waiting for internship openings

Anyone in the southeast have experience with some of the larger GCs and know what relative pay is for each position.

My son is graduating this summer from Auburn getting a BS in construction.

He is starting to interview with some of the larger GCs and I’m just curious to know a relative number for each position as he would progress.

As someone with 5 years construction/electrical experience and 1 year being a lead foreman position I’m curious to know if anyone has landed a construction management position with no degree and just experience in something like assistant pm,project engineer,assistant super or construction coordinator ? Im thinking of going to get an AS in construction management but also thinking if I could get a good starting position with a GC with room to grow it may be in my better interest to just go start working with them and get more experience but on the management side,My end goal is to get my GC license which as of right now I have 3 years working under a GC/CBC,In FL you need 4 years total working under those licenses and 1 of those years being a super or Foreman position so I’m not very far off from being qualified for the test,Let me know your thoughts it would be much appreciated! Just an end thought (I’m currently having my resume made by a professional company that specializes in construction resumes so I’m hoping for them to make it sound and look very appealing)Thanks everyone!

What's a good company to get general contractor insurance? Either per job or monthly. What do you guys do?

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I am going to graduate next spring with a BA in Construction Management. I will have completed two summer internships with the same large GC located in Northeast Ohio. I don’t believe working for a GC is going to be the route I want to take after graduation.

What are some other positions in construction that CM graduates could apply for that not a lot of people talk about? Most of my classmates seem to go the GC route, besides a couple who are going to work for their family’s company.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone,

I’m a rising senior studying Construction Management, and I start a full-time internship this coming Monday. To be completely honest, I’m feeling pretty nervous because I have absolutely zero hands-on construction experience.
I’ll be working for a smaller local GC. They have a fantastic reputation in the area and stay incredibly busy for their size. I’ve been assigned to a specific job site and will be reporting directly to the Superintendent.

During the interview process, they mentioned my daily tasks would likely include; Taking daily progress photos, Conducting safety walks, Running job-related errands, and General site cleanup.

While I have a general grasp of what those individual tasks mean, I’m struggling to visualize the actual flow of the day.

For those of you who have been in my shoes or currently manage interns: What does an average, realistic daily routine look like for a site-based intern?

How should I structure my time between the trailer and the field? Also, any unwritten rules or tips on how to make a good impression with the Super and the subs right out of the gate would be massively appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Just wondering after doing a CSCS course for two weeks would I be ready even though I'm not experienced in the construction industry?

Need some advice on what to do. I am senior and will be graduating this year with a CM degree and I am in my first week as a intern doing field operations. Some background last year I did an internship over the summer doing facilities management. But other than that I have been in residential construction framing houses last couple years. First week has been rough pay is only $20 hr, with 8-9 hour work days, there having me drive to sites 40-60 miles each way with my personal car and from what I understand they will not be covering gas or any reimbursement, it was not mentioned either in the interview that I will be driving this much. I am thinking about quitting I don't think this is for me I always worked on the field hands on and thinking about joining the electrical union. Has anyone had any previous experience like this? Will it negatively affect my career if I quit and try applying for other cm jobs now or in the future? Or is this something I should just tough out and finish the internship. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

The CFO asks how vendor operations are going. The answer is always "we're fine." But fine is expensive. Most contractors do not even speak about this. Do you?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some honest perspective. I (22F) have been hunting for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) or Project Coordinator role for over a year now. I’ve had interviews with various firms, including design-build and specialty contractors, but I can’t seem to close the deal.

I’m starting to wonder if I’m being unrealistic about my qualifications or if the market is just that tight for non-degree holders right now.

My Stats:

• Experience: I have completed 5 different construction related internships, including one externship with Turner Construction when I was only 17 y/o. I’ve also worked in residential property operations and leasing, so I understand the "people" and paperwork side of the business.
• Education/Certs: I do not have a 4-year degree. However I have a 2024, 2-year Certificate in Construction Management from an accredited technical institute, I also have my OSHA 10, I’m working on obtaining my CAPM and I’m a licensed real estate salesperson.
• Software: I’m proficient in Procore, Bluebeam, Insta360, and More. I’ve been leaning hard into these on my resume.
• The Financial Reality: To be honest, a traditional 4-year degree isn't in the cards for me right now. Although I really would like to go to school for something like civil. I’m currently broke and trying to build a career from the ground up—I simply cannot afford the debt or the time for a full degree at this stage of my life.

The Reality Check: I thought 5 internships—especially one with a massive GC like Turner—combined with the CM certificate and technical software skills would be enough to bypass the "Bachelor's required" gatekeepers for an entry-level PC or APM spot.

My Questions:

1. Can five internships and a CM certificate truly compete with a four-year degree?
2. Is not having a Bachelor’s a dealbreaker for most firms, despite technical certifications?
3. Beyond design-build and residential, are there specific company types I should target?
4. Should I seek different entry roles, or is this just a run of bad luck in interviews?
5. Are there specific "hidden" roles I should be looking for that value field/internship experience over a diploma?
6. Is a year-long search normal, or is my lack of a degree a red flag for HR bots?
7. When hiring a Project Coordinator, does Procore/Bluebeam proficiency outweigh a degree?

I’m hungry to get to work and I know I can handle the client facing, field and technical side of the job. I’d love to hear from any PMs or Supers who took a non-traditional path. Thanks!

Does anyone care to share any insight on any GC construction companies they work for or have worked for in the past - specifically those in the Charlotte market? Barringer, Evans, Graycor, Samet, Shelco, Vannoy, etc.? Not interested in the likes of Turner, WT, or Balfour Beatty.

Company culture, office/field balance, travel requirements, project location in relation to Charlotte, benefits (medical, truck, tech, bonus/esop, PTO, etc.).

Looking to make a switch and you know how it goes - just like you're trying to sell yourself to them, they are looking to say all the right things to you in order to get you to buy in and believe it's going to be the greatest place to work only to find 8 months later the grass isn't greener on the other side.

Interested in General Contractors mainly but also subcontractors like Baker, Hoopaugh, Lithko, Wayne Brothers could be options. 13 years construction experience commercial and industrial. 4 as PM.