Being a Young Construction Superintendent

[@Cowboy.cam007]

I’m a 23 year old construction superintendent for a Japanese GC in SoCal and can relate alot with what you’re doing and using. Enjoyed the content brother!

[@jorgeangel6162]

I’m 23 as well brother, we’re the youngest superintendent to roam this earth 🙌🏽

[@TheYoungSuper]

I appreciate it man! Keep it going 💪🏽

[@dylanschlegel6772]

I’m 21…

[@antonio1999ish]

@@jorgeangel6162 y’all got me beat I’m 24 thought I was alone 😅

[@FloreaniGarage]

Im 21 but a field engineer working towards that

[@arturoIglesias13]

Im 18 fresh out of high school and a project superintendent in training for a remodeling company. Great video man!

[@arturoIglesias13]

-Any good advice?

[@TheYoungSuper]

That’s awesome to hear man! Honestly, my advice would be to take every challenge or problem as an opportunity to learn. Do everything you can to understand and solve a problem before bringing in your mentor. They’ll appreciate the initiative and know that you can be counted on.

[@KhaiKOH]

Big thank young man , I am 51 & 30 years in this industry. The old way is chasing people away from this industry. This is the way forward we shall see a brand new industry with fun , satisfaction & caring .

[@skylarmelendez1703]

22 year old project manager in San Francisco CA 💪🙏 let’s go young men

[@TheYoungSuper]

Get after it!

[@sebastianmontiel2878]

Heey, I'm a 22 yo PE and work here in the bay area as well. Can you tell me a little bit about your career path so far?

[@tylermoore5768]

Good stuff, man. I'm a 28 year old Super with as well, with a multifam developer out in Florida.

[@TheYoungSuper]

Who’s the developer? I know Sunstone does a lot down there.

[@SirBallSoHard]

Nice video I’m am assistant super getting my own tract next year here in California I appreciate the knowledge 👍🏼

[@TheYoungSuper]

Get after it! I appreciate it!

[@camerons2763]

Such a good video. I'm in college right now studying Construction Science and Management, and I want to be a superintendent after I graduate. Videos like this get me super excited

[@TheYoungSuper]

There’s very few I know of that want to take this route! You’ll really enjoy it!

[@Foodjunkie1738]

would getting a certificate for construction management be enough to get hired on as entry level ?

[@TheYoungSuper]

It honestly depends on the employer and how much experience you have.

[@Foodjunkie1738]

@@TheYoungSuper yea could probably get an internship or something that i could get my foot in

[@TheYoungSuper]

Yeah I would try and start there.

[@juancmblanco]

27 super & pm here in Bay Area peninsula. Keep hustling man. We are the future.

[@TheYoungSuper]

You as well! I appreciate the support!

[@eg3288]

Great video! It really gave me an insight on the day to day. I’m currently on my last year of college pursuing a a degree in Construction Management. I’ve been exploring if I want to be CM, estimator, or superintendent

[@TheYoungSuper]

New video is up!

[@sun--shine3296]

How is it. Could you go into a little bit more detail in the things you’ve learned etc? I plan on starting it soon.

[@TheYoungSuper]

I will definitely have a new video up! Hopefully next week.

[@CardenG]

This is great man, keep it up!

[@TheYoungSuper]

Appreciate it!

[@allborosnyc4544]

I'm a superintendent in NYC for high rise new construction and have doing Super work for 25 years. I wish i could do everything on my phone. I am on the job full time from 6-7am until 4-5pm or later. I must be there full time along with the asst Super; PM and safety manager. The workforce count on average is 350-400 persons. In NYC Super's must be licensed by the NYC dep't of buildings and the requirements are stringent. It can become crazy on-site. Tower cranes, street closures, 30-40-50 + story buildings, Crazy, crazy responsibilities and we get burnt out!! The pay is very very good but the responsibilities can be nerve racking.

[@xxligit]

Jr assistant superintendent in Toronto, what’s the pay like there?

[@allborosnyc4544]

@@xxligit Upwards of 250K.

[@TheYoungSuper]

I can only imagine what you deal with in your jobs. One day our company will be able to get into big jobs close to that.

[@nickralph2190]

28 year-old Site Manager for HEB construction owned by ( Vinci Construction), here in New Zealand. Keep up the good week mate!

[@TheYoungSuper]

That’s way awesome! I really appreciate it! Would love to New Zealand and see the construction out there.

[@nickralph2190]

@@TheYoungSuper WOuld be cool to experience your side as well mate! Take care man

[@salgadot7983]

Can you please spell the name of that app, raking? Or something, please

[@TheYoungSuper]

It’s Raken. Check out my next video. I go over it in detail.

[@dozi3r]

get on yout surveyors good side and theyll save you. from dropping disposable benchmarks near your pour to early curb alignment or even spray painting roughins

[@TheYoungSuper]

Hopefully my next project is big enough to work with a surveyor. Definitely a part of the industry I’m interested in working with.

[@zacharieroussel]

24 and will be super in a mont thanks for the vidéo what is the app u use ?

[@TheYoungSuper]

Congrats! And the I app I use for my daily reporting is called Raken.

[@josuejoelsantiagoministries]

Great video I’m been a superintendent for over a year coming from sales field. I like to ask any recommendations for osha 30 course and any others certification that will help me be more prepare.

[@TheYoungSuper]

I believe there are some online classes that you can take for OSHA 30. I’d also search in your local area to see if any classes are being offered. It also wouldn’t hurt to get your PMP.

[@bamxuberant]

Man when you said 28 i was happy. I just turned 30 and feel old 🤣

[@TheYoungSuper]

We still have a some good years left 😅

[@embargo333]

Great video Brock!

[@TheYoungSuper]

Thanks Austin!

[@whyajeet7801]

Hi finally I'm writing my thoughts down here. Your channel has really inspired me. I spent a whole day going through your videos when I was preparing interviews for a site engineer role abroad, I'm soooo excited about this role. Even though it is true, I didn't realise how much this industry is worldwide saturated more importantly, how this has an effect on the everyday life of Indian engineers I grew up in India and 7 years ago to complete my B. TECH(CIVIL ENGINEERING) and now I am a normal civil engineer job in india !! This is so embraced and I feel this is a headache still cant move abroad I am trying it. I want to encourage Indian engineering students, especially those from the Indian community and with lack in English being their second language, to follow their dreams to become an engineer in Abroad.

[@TheYoungSuper]

I really appreciate your thoughts! I hope I’m able to keep producing videos that inspire others to take this field of work!

[@whyajeet7801]

@@TheYoungSuper sir cn u make a video for these people they live in India and want to go aborad with construction department and how to get a construction jobs aborad

[@TheYoungSuper]

Seems like a very niche video, but I’ll see what I can do.

[@smplfi9859]

no, try making india a livable place! that is why you studied abroad, so you can utilize those skills to uplift your community not advocate for others to escape it.

[@smplfi9859]

please don't advocate for more immigration in the construction field. why don't you make one about how indians can progress their own country by reinvesting their diaspora back into india so as to uplift their communities, they seem to want to escape from. @@TheYoungSuper

[@alexm1841]

I’m about start college in a couple months, but I was wondering what would help me gain the most knowledge for a position as a construction superintendent; bachelors in construction management, a different bachelors degree, or another route. I have no professional construction experience just woodworking for around 10 years with some basic electrical and concrete experience

[@TheYoungSuper]

If you’re starting college soon, I would definitely say a construction management degree would prepare you the best. If you’re able to work in a trade while doing school, that would be beneficial as well. While I was in school, I took one summer and worked as a concrete laborer. Find ways to get your hands dirty in the construction industry, while in school and you’ll become a dangerous asset when companies are recruiting at your school.

[@tomhenry4993]

Thanks! Great vid.

[@TheYoungSuper]

I appreciate it!

[@OscarGarcia-fc5xf]

Hi Brock! I got a job offered as an assistant superintendent recently and wanted to ask you if as an assistant, I would be doing the same sort of work? I've never worked in construction, do you think it will be challenging to learn the tasks? Also, you mentioned that you are normally back at home around 3-4pm, is that an average time in general in the industry? Thank you!

[@TheYoungSuper]

I strongly feel you will be able to participate in the same responsibilities as me. It also depends on the size of your company. If your company size is big, your role could cover certain areas of a building or certain scopes. Your time coming home can vary as well. This is heavily dependent on your company. The typical culture of construction is too put in a ton of hours every day. A typical minimum being 9-10 hours. I’ve had supers who stay 12 hours every day. This is dependent on your company culture and what they see value in of your time on-site.

[@sebastianmontiel2878]

Yo, I'm a 22 yo PE working here in the bay. Can u tell me a little bit about your career path so far and how you became a super that young?

[@TheYoungSuper]

So I started off at a bigger firm out of college as a field engineer. From there I made a switch to a different company. Out of necessity and the scope of work, I was promoted to superintendent. I was able to show them that I can manage subs, schedule, and owner expectations. Typically at bigger firms, the road to becoming a superintendent takes more time. But given the size of the firm you work for and the scope of work you oversee, your path to being a superintendent can change. But it also can be just a short at a big firm. It just depends on how well you learn and maintain information on running a job.

[@lucianoseijo1966]

where u get the time period of each task on the smart sheets ? thanks

[@TheYoungSuper]

First you need to make sure that you are in the project planning template of Smartsheet. Then, you need to go to the column settings and make sure that they are marked as dependent. I can create a short going over this if you’d like.

[@TheYoungSuper]

I just recently uploaded a video showing how to do this. Let me know if that helps out!

[@facundolamelas3630]

Hi im from Argentina, and I don’t understand Whats the difference between a superintendent, a site manager and a construction manager. Are superintendents engineers? Or it’s more like a trade?

[@TheYoungSuper]

Honestly, it just depends on the company you work for. A site manager at one company could be the same as a superintendent at another. But generally speaking, a super is in charge of all field operations. A site manager is in charge of any logistics or deliveries for a job site. A construction manager usually oversees the construction team as a proxy for the owner. Some supers can be trade related or union, but not necessarily an engineer.

[@facundolamelas3630]

@@TheYoungSuper thanks! Very clear.

[@gonzales4985]

HI Brock! I came across your video meanwhile going through a plethora of information looking for an answer i haven't been able to find, i was wondering if you could possibly answer it? I'm interested in applying to Assistant superintendent positions, or Project expeditor/engineer, or construction manager jobs here in TX, but the thing is i have no formal degree. I was an electrician/project planner in the Marines for 5 years and, then i got out and pursued my work as an electrician leading me to a foreman job installing residential generators, to now working at Microsoft serving as a liaison between them and contractors coming in to do work for data centers. My question is how can i set myself apart from other candidates or if you even think my experience could translate into a company being interested in me? Any tips or advice would be appreciated from you or anybody else!

[@TheYoungSuper]

Hey man! I’m glad you came across this video! To be honest I feel like you have great credentials to get yourself into those positions. It’s just how you market yourself. I honestly feel like I should create a video on this. Because it all depends on the company you’re searching for. GC vs subcontractor? Or even a mid size company versus a smaller company.

[@gonzales4985]

@@TheYoungSuper That would be an awesome video man. Definitely would be a good watch, the how To's on becoming successful in the industry and setting yourself apart for even just the interview process. I was looking at smaller companies just to get my foot in the door honestly. Thanks for the response!

[@prestonrespress4705]

I’m a new assistant superintendent looking to work my way up to super. Any helpful tips?

[@TheYoungSuper]

Find ways to be self-reliant and not have to be given tasks. Try to anticipate that next task and execute. Also, try to be involved as much as possible in the schedule. Depending on your current role, try to implement mini schedules with your trades that are built off the overall master schedule.

[@ABUBAKARKAMARA-s9t]

i will like to learn form you the of role of a superintendent

[@TheYoungSuper]

I hope I can relay as much information for you as possible.

[@thehighanmighty1142]

Hey how do you spell that app you use?

[@thehighanmighty1142]

The one in the very beginning

[@TheYoungSuper]

Raken?

[@TheYoungSuper]

Just watched that portion. Yes it is Raken. I have another video on my channel going over it.

[@TheYoungSuper]

@Everyone new video is live!

[@bnglmn83]

That first office building gave me Silicon Valley vibes, minute later confirmed. I’m in SJ, make more good videos.

[@TheYoungSuper]

I’ve got a couple in both Santa Clara and San Jose.

[@ButlerBuckets]

You lost me at BYU. Go Utes Great vid tho

[@TheYoungSuper]

😂😂 Go Cougs!

[@Michaelhunt-Ertz-gi1sd]

As a superintendent that works with young “superintendents”, I know they are effing worthless. They are are inexperienced and over confident. Usually just create problems and cost contracts money.

[@TheYoungSuper]

I can hear where you’re coming from. I just hope that you can help mold those inexperienced effers into something of worth. I have so much respect and adoration for the supers I worked under. They were all great mentors and always came from a standpoint of bringing up the next generation. But only willing to help those that had it in them to learn. That’s been my biggest takeaway is learning how to learn and being humble enough to learn.

[@alaskanborn3459]

Have to start somewhere .

[@danlasage9724]

Dang…that is a rough way to bundle “all young supers” I’d invite you to look internally at your own leadership tools. If we don’t mentor and train the youngsters. The craft dies with us. 💪🏼

[@TheYoungSuper]

@@danlasage9724 I appreciate your perspective on this! It’s because of supers like you that I’ve had a path to get to where I am right now.

[@daviddenton1934]

Thats your fault. Its your job as a man to teach them. Its extremely imasculine to go talk like that.

[@Teknik_OveRride]

Bro, let me know when you’re doing this same shit on a $20+ million project. I have two months being a superintendent and I can tell you don’t know shit

[@Teknik_OveRride]

Fooling the kids though

[@matthewmorey7035]

two months as a super and thinks he knows it all xD. typical

[@TheYoungSuper]

I really appreciate the feedback. Only giving my perspective on the role from the company I work at. But if you’d like me to give you references of people who can vouch for me of running $20+ million in scope on a billion dollar project, I’d love to send them your way. Thanks for watching.

[@TheYoungSuper]

When you get haters in your comments like @teknik , you know you’re doing something right 😅