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Ever wanted to know how to become a Construction Project Manager?
Mark provides career insight into his job as a Construction Project Manager. He shares his career journey from Assistant Site Manager, Contracts Manager to his current role as Construction Project Manager. What advice he has for starting a career in the construction industry and discusses the different routes available.
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[@EppingForest304]

I recommend anyone considering construction project/site management to gain at least a few weeks of work experience on an active building site, just to ensure you are comfortable with the working conditions and environment on building sites. Great video, very insightful! 👍

[@carltonsmith5549]

what if you are average at maths? PAss grade C

[@careerinsights2430]

Hey, a few people have asked this in the comments and I’ve given a second perspective if you want to check it out.

[@adrianbudhu4435]

Thank you, I am currently recruiting for a few Project Managers in the construction field in CT and this video helped me with insight in the industry! Keep up the great work

[@KayDauda]

The level of confidence is 💯

[@calesylvester2387]

Great video it answers the burning questions. Work experience really is key

[@lespetitsrugby3638]

Very useful. First-hand experience and so informative. Love this insight and has taught me a lot. Thank you !!!!

[@pkkush1782]

this is the career growth path i kook forward to

[@hectorhazard904]

A gem of a video for anyone planning a career in Construction Management

[@joelsmith7297]

Thankyou Mark for this fantastic insight into the complex construction management role! I’m trying to achieve chartered status currently and working on a high rise project is one of my career ambitions. I also really like the fact that you have gone back and forth from site to office based roles something that I find my own career yo-yoing between this is key I feel for people to understand that our industry is all about being hands on, involved and building working relationships what ever stage in your career that you are at!! people people people!

[@clintonhilary7736]

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[@eaugusto9504]

This was a very insightful video, I have 18months experience as a site manager and I want to go to uni to get formal training to better set my foundation for growth. This video was very relevant with its questions and answers based on my experience in the construction industry, especially the bit about knowing how to interact/communicate with others to get the best out of them. When a worker is comfortable and feels treated fairly he/she is able to put out their best work.

[@ChaserDubs]

How are you doing now mate ?

[@blakebastick8420]

This was a great video. Inspired me to take on this career path. Thanks for providing a detailed video into their role!

[@clintonhilary7736]

We all want wealth, but how do we achieve it? It starts with a successful career which relies on your skills and talents. Invest in yourself Identify your talents and find a way to turn them into an income-generating vehicle. In doing so, you can truly leverage your career into an "engine of your wealth. If you want to go big, stop thinking small. mindset people are people who make it things happen Billionaires and successful people are not people who never fail, but people who never quit. If you want to be a billionaire think like one because there’s no other greater joy than having financial freedom and a life free of debts, All thanks to Mr Nicholas. he made me who I am today through binary options trade. with his accurate trading strategies i earn $40,550 monthly. I really appreciate it. it is suitable everyone can trade from anywhere and anytime, Reach on Instagram (@ncholas__fxtrade) or Whats App:[phone].....

[@danielesanna2245]

really helpful!! great video!

[@lintonfray3258]

I could even put something together from IKEA without looking at the manual. Lmao good 1 m8.

[@TheCurrymuncher98]

you will show some respect! young boy.

[@alextu7545]

Wonderful interview insight ;))))

[@sarmadpiano]

thank you

[@evaristonoble3997]

So insightful indeed, I have a bachelor of Civil engineering and I am so intrigued by this career path, currently looking for an opportunity in the the path

[@ITProjectManagers]

It's great to hear you are interested in a project management career. It's one of the most fulfilling professions. And I want to give you one piece of advice. Do rewrite your CV as if you are already a project manager. Here's why: Your CV looks identical to 100 other CVs of managers. We all do the same processes, you use almost the same approach on a high level. Moreover, your CV doesn't differentiate the complexity of the projects you did. So, it looks like a generic project manager. Or on the contrary - you have none of the related project management experience. in any case, here's what I suggest: Replace job bullet points with achievements relevant for a project manager. Any achievement - big and small - in management, leadership, communications, and administration will do. I believe you'll be able to find lots of Achievements in your experience. This way your CV will shine among 100 similar and dull other CVs. I hope it helps. Good luck on your job hunt.

[@SP-1230]

Great video. I have a Construction Management in Housebuilding degree apprenticeship interview today! Really helped me prepare. Wish me luck!

[@careerinsights2430]

Good luck 👊

[@51MpL3]

How did your interview go?

[@BellaB27]

lovely man

[@trimad6128]

Great insight in to this role.Ive been a building contractor for 30yrs and I've been looking to change my role in to project management.My question is as I have much experience within the industry I was planning to take courses in princes2 and PMP...do you think this would a good route to take?

[@justacting234]

Whoever wears the chequered shirt is the project manager

[@shanaye6951]

I have a masters degree in Real estate development (which is basically the study of surveying), I wanted to take up a graduate position in project management, is it likely the company would advise I study construction/project management part time along side working?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi, we obviously can’t speak for employers (they’re all different) but in short our gut says you should be fine. Project Managers are currently in demand and your degree definitely has relevance (particularly if it had a construction module within it?). You may want to look at project management consultancy too. Which is slightly different to what Mark (construction / site based) has spoken about. Look at companies like Aecom, Bruceshaw, etc. for this. Like many jobs, the titles can be interchangeable so look for Employers Agents, Project Management or graduate schemes. The major difference is they’re one step removed from site. They’ll work with a multitude of different clients helping them find contractors, tendering projects, setting up contracts, etc. Generally helping clients manage a construction project. Hope this helps.

[@MrMan27417]

Doing civil engineering at uni however I’m feeling to go to a medium tier uni as I was at a top Russel group uni however due to my student satisfaction and family issues and wanting to live near home I’ve chosen to change uni. What my question is does the construction industry really care about a degree from the best university or is it more experience based ?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi, as an overall industry no we don’t think there’s particular preference to where you’ve studied it’s more about what grade you secure. You will find certain companies and universities having strong ties but this can be the case for any tier university. Something that will probably give you a greater advantage on your CV once you’ve graduated is any relevant work experience you’ve been able to secure while at uni. Graduate CV’s can be difficult for companies to differentiate so anything that gives you a USP will definitely help you stand out of the crowd in the future. Hope this helps.

[@Sam-ek9ck]

From what I've seen, while a degree is important to demonstrate your level of academic potential, experience is more important. My degree wasn't particularly relevant, nor was the university I attended 'Russell group', but the experience I'd gained during my placement year was ultimately what my current employer wanted to hear about. In addition to experience, passion was a key factor in their decision making process. If you're an enthusiastic and eager-to-learn individual, I think this could make the difference. Good luck!

[@innov8properties913]

Nice video, subscribed. I'm pretty shit at maths but have a lot of construction experience as a joiner/kitchen installer and an HNC in civil engineering. I was thinking of this as a career as an assistant project manager, not so sure now is there a lot of hard maths involved ?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi, I would say no, it’s much more about management of people and information. In a simplistic way all the information for a project funnels through the PM. You’re responsible for ensuring each subcontractor, designer, supplier, etc has the information they need to be able to fulfil their role for the project A common play on words for project management is problem management because a lot of the time you’re ironing out issues that could derail the project Hope this helps

[@innov8properties913]

@@careerinsights2430 excellent explanation and simplistic enough to understand thank you. I have set up businesses from scratch in the past so I know all about problem management I'd say or a lot anyway. Do you hire for any construction positions perhaps related to the role mentioned?

[@careerinsights2430]

No sadly, we’re not in the recruitment business. What you’ve watched with Marks video is what we specialise in and are trying to grow.

[@vDimensionz]

Is it true that these types of professional job titles in construction (PM, CM, QS, etc.) involve big working hours? I've heard that working 12+ hour days plus occasional weekend is the norm. And if I wasn't looking to be working ridiculous hours, should I be looking at another career or is there CM jobs out there that have more 9-5 schedules?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hello, it’s difficult to provide an answer that’s going to apply to all of these professions and the vast array of companies out there. Speaking purely from my experience (seek out other opinions too) if you’re looking to be site based then 7.30 - 5.30pm is circa what you can expect. With construction your career is based around delivering projects so hours can ramp up when closing out a project and there are also a whole array of different professions / specialisms within construction. A lot of projects are essentially only plausible on an out of hours basis so the 9-5 type structure obviously doesn’t apply here. Generally speaking I don’t think construction is particularly unique in long hours, etc. I think over time 9-5pm became 8-6pm. Also just because a contract states a certain amount of working hours it doesn’t mean that people aren’t working longer hours or a company culture promotes longer than what’s stated. Not sure this helped but hopefully it does.

[@mariammadayil8573]

Thanks for the informative video. After doing an undergraduate in Civil engg, I did a masters in Structural engg in India. I wish to choose a career path in Const. management by doing MSc course in the same in UK. Any advice?

[@careerinsights2430]

I think when switching countries an MSc is a smart move. I think living and studying in the UK will make it much easier to find work which is the ultimate goal. I’ve done a video on picking a university and I mention my MSc briefly in that. I would personally always advocate part time masters but appreciate that might not be financially viable. The difference with a part time masters is everyone on the course is working in industry so good contacts to make and also it’s over 2 years so you have more time to secure / find a job. All the Best

[@jennifermarysamuel6474]

@@careerinsights2430 Thanks for the reply. Your videos are really helpful.

[@fannuelkhosa1414]

Can you be a project manager without a construction related degree? But you did a statistics degree? And if so how can you get into the industry?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi Fannuel, in short yes you can but it boils down to the individual company and what their criteria is. Some companies will specify construction related degrees only and others will be more open to alternative degrees. Look for roles like “trainee site manager”. If you can demonstrate to the company you’re passionate about construction I think you’ll find success as the construction industry is currently in short supply of good site / project managers. A lot of medium to larger companies also offer graduate positions so these would be worth exploring too. Hope this helps & let us know how you get on

[@Sam-ek9ck]

I've done exactly that. My degree is in BSc Product Design. The best and easiest way I found was to apply for graduate schemes. Having secured a graduate position with a large project management consultancy, they are sponsoring me to do a MSc in Construction Project Management. While I appreciate this usually only applies to larger companies with bigger budgets, there were plenty of companies out there offering similar sponsorships when I was looking. Good luck with your search, any other questions let me know. Sam

[@regularjoe5055]

I know a few project managers with no degree, just experience.

[@carltonsmith5549]

@@Sam-ek9ck I did a marketing and business management master's but want to go into construction, what would you suggest?

[@michaelmason6531]

Yo what is name of this soundtrack in background

[@shahzadawan9446]

Hello Sir

[@3maneu229]

So a logical/mathematical personality. With no first experience on Site. In construction human error is a constant: - Architecture plans, - designer coordinator, - Qs. and so on. Academics are arrogant/ ignorant of real situations. Creativity, initiative and be able to be diplomat and adapting, are among these numerous ""wheelers" to deal with. And this why it is the wrong place for him. I am certain his Site cost 2× more that surveyed. And this is one of the many trouble of the Construction Industry today and sadly being taught in Universities for far too long from failed P managers. If you don't have a creative attitude, mind you, it will cost more to the accomplishments. My attitude: Get the best relationship with sub-contractors but then the ones who will go over budget are the contractor management, Directors, Financial, QS ... (The people you work for). The guy is too academic foremost, he always cost more to the initial budget.

[@careerinsights2430]

Hopefully that at least made you feel a bit better 😀 You’ll see when you watch a few more videos I’m a big advocate of reminding people interviews are one persons perspective and for every career there are multiple different personalities, etc. of people fulfilling the same job. So there’s no such thing as one shoe fits all. Look forward to your synopsis of my video in due course 😀 All the best

[@SportsChannelCE]

What is better associates or bachelors degree in construction management

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi, both will open doors but as a direct comparison a bachelor’s degree is typically more recognised.

[@TeenyEntertainment]

Great video, good insight into the job, do i need any degrees or qualifications for this career?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi, thanks for the kind words. A construction related NVQ or degree will undoubtedly help. A lot of larger construction companies offer apprenticeships where they’ll pay for your further education whilst you work which is also a great route. Hope this helps.

[@TeenyEntertainment]

@@careerinsights2430 thanks for that, have you guys got any oppurtunities for me, im really passionate about construction management

[@thajudeensuhail2609]

Iam an undergraduate following quantity surveying and at the same time iam in to business management, So after finishing both Can I be a construction project manager ??

[@careerinsights2430]

Hello, I think the quantity surveying element of your studies will be enough for some companies to consider your CV for interviews. If you can add / get any type of relevant work experience that will definitely help too

[@carltonsmith5549]

Hi, can I ask you about my degree, I have a BA in journalism and a Masters in Marketing and business management. I want to go into project management ideally in construction. I am going to try and complete a level 3 BTEC in construction to give myself an insight. Can my master's get me into this career path or will I need to study at university again?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi, there’s not really a definitive answer or one size fits all. There’s lots of cases of people with different degrees going straight into construction and in equal measure or possibly more adding additional education qualifications before applying. There’s a bit of “who you know” that comes into it but more so it’s at the discretion of the hiring company. Some will look at CV’s of degrees not necessarily relevant to the role whereas others will strictly look at relevant degrees. In busy / booming times companies will be inundated with applications so they’re more likely to use non relevant degrees as a way of whittling down the applications but as above this is speculative and down to the individual company and their views. Hope this helps even if it doesn’t provide a definitive answer.

[@thecoyote2226]

Thinking of a career change. Early 30s, my cousin is a senior site manager. Said he can take me on. Background is sales. What should I do? I have no degree

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi, It’s difficult for us to say but with such a good opportunity available from a relative why not see if you could shadow them for a day to dip your toe in the water and see whether site management is for you. Hope this helps.

[@Adam-ui3ot]

You don’t need a degree nearly all contracts and site managers I know have not got one. if you can get that foot in the door it will all happen for you from there.

[@jacknottingham6954]

@@Adam-ui3ot I am in the same boat, been working in sales for years and this interests me so much! I have no idea where to start.

[@argraghav4724]

▶️I'm resently passedout student in batchelors in civil engineering ( No working experience) ▶️after MSc in (1 year program) course, is that my I face deficult to get a job easily ? ▶️ what are the top 3 course in masters for civil engineering's( highly paying job ) ▶️MSc in (1 year program or 2 years program) which is best

[@careerinsights2430]

Hello, this is only my perspective so seek out more than my opinion: - you need to try and get some work experience - no an MSc will not make it easy to get a job. It will only slightly improve your CV. If you still haven’t gained work experience then to employers you’ll still be viewed as a graduate with no experience (in general) - I’ve done a video on picking a uni maybe check that out. - I can’t really answer this question only you should decide. If I was speaking to my daughter I would tell her to start her career after her BSc and only do a masters when she was certain she enjoyed the job. Studying & working are very different to one another. Whilst working she may find she wants to do something else & if so she can do a masters in that. All the best.

[@argraghav4724]

@@careerinsights2430 it's very helpful sir🙏

[@appalachiahiker853]

Hi guys, i have a BA in Law, a career in sales, management and negociation, would like to switch to Construction! Any advice?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hiya, in terms of your education and current job, your skills seem potentially suited to a QS role (check out Anthony’s video if you haven’t already). QS’s are largely responsible for executing the various contracts (where your law background comes in) and do the large majority of negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers. We recently had a conversation with a law graduate that had gone down this very path. In searching for roles look for graduate QS or Assistant QS positions. In terms of the industry itself you have a few sectors that utilise the QS role: contractors, subcontractors, clients / developers and consultants. Whilst having a lot of crossover they’re all slightly different. As an example a Consultant QS can often represent clients whose core business isn’t construction related but still involves a lot of development so they utilise consultants to run that process for them to ensure they’re getting best value. Anthony discusses the contractor / developer aspect in far greater detail for a contrast on this. Hope this helps but let us know if you have any more questions. All the best, CI team

[@appalachiahiker853]

Career Insights howdy, Well Thanks for your Tips mate! I get 3 plans and Let me ask you a honest advice: 1- I’ll get the CSCS card, First Aid Kit and Traffic Marshall next week, work as hard as i can as a labourer, get SMSTS and Hopefully a site manager 2- I’ll get CSCS, First aid Kit and Traffic Marshall start as a labourer, then work as hard as I can and become a professional Carpenter which makes 25£ per hour 3- start as a labourer with the same cards and qualif and apply as a Quantity Surveyor, Health and Safety officer, manager, project manager. I got Udemy Prince2 Foundations and Practician. Would you gave me Any advice. The point is that i dont want to work as a labourer for a long time, not because i dislike this, but they tend to be uneducated and rude (no i am not a snowflake neither a pussy but i think i am educated)

[@appalachiahiker853]

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[@careerinsights2430]

Hiya, this is a difficult one to answer. Dealing with the QS suggestion first. Outside of earning money and gaining experience you may not need to labour to start on the career path of becoming a QS. Your law degree is potentially enough for companies to want to train you up in this profession (but site experience whilst your hunting for opportunities definitely won’t hurt). On the PM ideas you’ve given. Getting your CSCS card is a must. Labouring is a good idea in terms of building up your knowledge but also making contacts within the industry. At the same time as doing this we’d suggest you keep hunting for graduate site manager and project manager positions. Point 3 seems a little all over the place. You’ve named 3 different professions and if you add in the carpentry idea from point 2 that’s 4. In terms of carpentry, yes a fair amount of site / project managers have a background in carpentry. One of the main reasons for this is that they interact with a lot of trades (electricians, plumbers,etc.) to be able to do their job. So they subconsciously learn a lot about those trades and are used to engaging with them regularly to be able to do their job. This skill is obviously something that project managers need so that’s why you often hear of carpenters switching careers to site managers, etc. However, we’re not sure how many carpenters set off with the intention of becoming site managers from day 1. It’s difficult to say but our gut says it’s more likely to be an organic transition over time. You seem very passionate about becoming a project manager so our advice would be to focus on making that happen. Hope this helps, CI team

[@careerinsights2430]

Thank you! We really appreciate it 👍

[@finnmwamba1925]

Am graduating soon with a bachelors degree in civil engineering,please guide me if it is ok for me to go straight into specialization(Engr.construction management) to get my masters degree or I have to gain some experience on site with my bachelors degree....your quick response will be highly appreciated thanks 🙏

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi Finn, As you may have picked up from my videos I’m a big believer in getting multiple perspectives, I’m happy to give mine but highly recommend you ask others too, to help you make the overriding call. Personally I would try and get a graduate position with your bachelors degree. From a qualifications standpoint that’s more than enough to get you into the running for interviews, etc. You may have already seen it but the misconceptions of uni video expands on my opinion, what I would do, etc. I’m a big believer of doing a masters but only once you’ve gained some experience in the work place. A masters when you haven’t been at work and got experience to draw on means that you’re just extending your education by a year and whilst some employers will see it as a plus you’re still ultimately green when it comes to experience in the work place. I also think masters are a lot more fun and interesting when the room is full of students with different experiences and stories people can discuss. In this sense it’s also great for meeting people in industry which can also help further down the line. I did my masters after two years at work and did it part time just to give some context of where I’m coming from. As a back up plan it may be worth applying for a masters whilst applying for jobs. The pandemic has ultimately made job hunting more difficult so keeping your options open is definitely the smart thing to do. Check out the work experience videos too for ideas on how to get some work experience. This is really important for your cv / resume if you haven’t got any relevant work experience. Hope this helps

[@Alex-kh3dv]

​@@careerinsights2430 Hi just a quick question that expands on this. I am currently doing a BSc in Quantity Surveying. I like the idea of doing a master's after a few years of hands-on experience. What master's courses would you recommend for someone coming from QS bachelors as I assume or MSc in Quantity Surveying will be redundant or am I wrong? Thanks in advance!

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi Alex, Possibly not the answer you’re looking for but my honest opinion is probably not to give it too much thought. 2-3 years in the industry is a completely different version / experience level to where you’re at now so you’re possibly overthinking by giving consideration to an MSc now. In part I did an MSc because I felt there were holes in what I was learning in the role / company I worked for and thought this was the best way to fill that void as well as other benefits. The same thing will probably happen to you in the sense you’ll analyse your situation at the time and decide what’s best (which could well be that an MSc doesn’t add any value). Hope this helps.

[@Alex-kh3dv]

@@careerinsights2430 Thank you so much for your reply! It has cleared a lot up for me. I have one further question if you do not mind me asking? I am currently on the second year of Bsc Quantity surveying and am 28 years old I have thus far failed to find a placement. One company said it was because of my age - they wanted to pay less an hourly wage - while the other has failed to respond to me after promising me a placement opportunity. My question is: is it harder to get an entry-level job without doing a placement?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi Alex, it potentially comes down to the definition or difference between placement and work experience. I don’t think it’s imperative you get a 12month placement somewhere but I do think it’s important you get some work experience for the summer as an example. Reviewing CV’s can be very challenging for employers as things like grades can be very similar if not identical for a number of candidates so work experience is a good way for people to stand out. It’s definitely not impossible to get a job without work experience but it in the same breathe work experience definitely helps. All the best

[@thiagoaugusto9262]

Is it only necessary a high school to become a project manager ? I've finished my degree in civil engineering here in Brazil but I don't have any experience. I would like to study for project management in UK. Is it possible ? Thank you

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi Thiago, qualifications wise a lot of project managers in the UK will either have a degree or an NVQ. In terms of studying in the UK this isn’t something we’ve got expertise in. In terms of working out how transferable your existing degree is to study in the UK you might want to try emailing the admissions of any universities you’re interested in attending. In terms of Visas it looks like the British Council website is the best place to start. All the best, CI Team

[@bluesky618]

I’m not good at maths ,..still can I join this course as my career?

[@justina8143]

rijenlu drai no not really

[@vpoftoiletpapersales1202]

Yes, you absolutely can

[@bluesky618]

I got two different answers..confused..as i am bad at mathematics so have to change the course..

[@vpoftoiletpapersales1202]

@@bluesky618 you dont need to be a Math Wiz to be a project manager. I work in the industry and see PM's all the time that are not mathematically knowledgeable. Sure, it will help, but it wont make or break you.

[@bluesky618]

Matt Seiber in India colleges don’t take arts student to take this course ..it’s sad that I can’t do this ,only the engineers student and architecture student ..😞

[@zainm9059]

Hey could I ask are commercial management and project manager interchangeable or are you required to do an extra course/uni

[@careerinsights2430]

Commercial management can be interchangeable or mean the same as Quantity Surveying. Quantity surveying is a term primarily used in the construction industry whereas commercial managers is also used in the construction industry but also other industries. Even in construction commercial managers can mean exactly the same thing as quantity surveyors or it could be a more senior position i.e. looking after a team of quantity surveyors. I wouldn’t say someone advertising or speaking about commercial management is ever referring to project management from a job title perspective. There’s two videos on the channel talking about different types of project manager roles and jobs available to QS’ too. Might be worth a watch to help you grasp the differences.

[@pauljoseph3029]

I want to become a construction project manager. How can i become an Construction PM is ug in Construction project management is enough to get the job as a fresher or need a civil engineering degree?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi Paul, a number of undergrad construction related degrees will be fine as a lot of them cover the same core topics and employers generally see them as fairly equal to one another. Civil engineering is fine too but so would building surveying, construction management, etc. All the best

[@pauljoseph3029]

@@careerinsights2430 How about Employability after the UG degree? Do Construction project managers has good Job opportunities?

[@careerinsights2430]

To get the most current data I always suggest to look at current job postings in your area or area you would want to work in the future. No one has a crystal ball of what the future holds in terms of job opportunities. Construction like most industries has dips / recessions but we’ll always need project managers and I generally believe if you work hard to make sure you’re in the top tier of your field and are friendly / likeable companies will always work hard to keep you. I think their different phases at the beginning of your career too i.e. uni and securing your first job, the next 5+ years of learning your craft and developing your own methods and then hopefully working out what challenges, projects, seniority, etc motivate you and working towards that area. My personal opinion is to not think too far ahead. Just remember uni (outside of social) is all about securing your first job so make sure you’ve always got an eye on what can separate you from other candidates (i.e. work experience) as getting a good grade isn’t enough for employers to be able to separate out your CV from other applicants i.e. if 60 people apply for the same role and 55 of you all got a 2:1 then the employer will look for ways to filter down the CV’s as they won’t interview 55 people for example. Hope this helps

[@pauljoseph3029]

@@careerinsights2430 Thanks.Very helpful ❤️

[@mohanadali7349]

How much do construction project managers get?

[@careerinsights2430]

Hi Mohanad, we put links to job opportunities on our website but in short it’s not something we discuss on the channel. We have an international audience meaning geographically it’s impossible to state a figure that covers all areas. Also as with all careers two people with the same job title can earn totally different amounts. Earning potential (in our opinion) is driven by the individual. The quick answer is to have a look at some local job postings and see what wage ranges come up.

[@gamingduck6043]

Alot of money

[@jerinmongeorge387]

Project manager vacancy

[@andronikit.896]

*Me wanting to become a construction project manager but hating math* 👁👄👁