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Benefits:
- make lots of money

- is in high demand

- "build" a more sustainable future

- Universal occupation, is needed everywhere and is only getting more popular (us bureau of labor stats)

- allows me to travel to different locations, whether it's domestic or international

- it will immerse me in a core subject that I'm already really good at and only want to get better in: math

- I'll be able to work with any given size of corporation and network with notable individuals.

-Much room for career advancement

- May just get to oversee employees from an air conditioned office, though that's not what I want.

Drawbacks:
- Dangerous environment when on site of a project

- long, stressful hours of being on site; 40 hours a week

- constantly have to communicate with clients if the project is not on track to finish on time

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According to Rachel Burger, construction managers can expect to wake up early to a day that encompasses:

Planning, organizing, scheduling, directing, controlling, and finishing the construction firm’s projects

Hiring and managing subcontractors and staff

Preparing and submitting budgets

Maximizing available resources, whether material or human

Working with architects and engineers to optimize the final product

Negotiating contracts and representing the firm at meetings

Keeping construction workers safe

Ensuring compliance with local and federal construction laws

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Construction managers can live and work wherever. In fact, their team and them may even be contracted to different locations within the US and international locations.

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There is no doubt that the salary for a construction manager is very high. According to multiple sources, the average salary for a construction manager is about $130,000.

The highest paying locations are states by the coast, east and west. In the west, the most high-paying cities are located between 1-3 hours from Gridley such as Roseville, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek.

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Construction managers assist in encouraging the world to be more sustainable when building new or remodeling old infrastructure. The world is stated to be doomed in the near future, but as long as the leaders of certain industries, such as construction, enforce greener habits, it will help dwindle the severity of the world's circumstances.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) describes construction work as the 4th most dangerous job in the world. Construction managers have to constantly be looking out for their employees. but despite the danger, in the end it's worth it for the good future it can birth. (issues the career can remedy)

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Within California, there is no shortage of schools that offer amazing civil engineering programs and even some that directly offer degrees in construction management. some of the top engineering schools include UC Berkeley, Cal Poly SLO, and University of Southern California.
According to the us bureau of labor stats, "
Construction managers typically need a bachelor's degree in construction, business, engineering or a related field." A degree higher than Bachelor's will always present a candidate as more suitable, but under no means is it required. With the right amount of schooling, one degree should be enough. The US bureau also comments that the courses included in these areas of study similarly pertain to "project control and management, design, construction methods and materials, and cost estimation". In summary, classes with business material, such as communications and money management, and classes with actual construction material are most useful when it comes to qualifying for the position of a construction manager.

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https://www.cmaanet.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/CMAA_CareerBrochure2017_v4_web.pdf

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US Bureau of Labor Statistics:  gives stats about construction management https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/print/construction-managers.htm

A day in the life of a construction manager:
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-construction-manager-845349

Brochure all about construction management
https://www.cmaanet.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/CMAA_CareerBrochure2017_v4_web.pdf

Summary about the job of construction manager. https://www.cmaanet.org/about-us/what-construction-management

creating sustainable infrastructure through construction management
https://www.british-assessment.co.uk/insights/what-is-sustainable-construction-and-why-is-it-important/

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Construction management is a professional service that provides a project's owner(s) with effective management of the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function. Construction management is compatible with all project delivery methods. No matter the setting, a Construction Manager's (CMs) responsibility is to the owner and to a successful project.

At its core, a capital project is made up of three parties (excluding the CM):

The owner, who commissions the project and either funds the project directly or finances it through a variety of methods.

The architect/engineer, who designs the project.

The general contractor, who oversees day-to-day operations and manages subcontractors.

The CM represents the owner's interest and provides oversight over the entire project directly for the owner. His/her mandate is to work with all parties to deliver the project on time, at or under budget, and to the owner's expected standard of quality, scope, and function.

CMs are uniquely qualified through combined education and experience to work with the owner, architect, general contractor, and other stakeholders to determine the best possible sequence of construction operations and develop a detailed schedule and budget, while also establishing plans for project safety and security and helping the owner manage risk. This requires using project management information systems (PMISs) and complex planning techniques, like critical path method, as well as knowledge of construction methods.

A 2013 study by McGraw-Hill Construction and supported by the CMAA Foundation showed that using professional CMs saved money, avoided or mitigated problems, and produced higher quality results for owners.

Professional CMs use industry-standard practices to manage projects successfully. The CM Body of Knowledge and Standards of Practice address all six areas of construction management services: schedule, cost, safety, quality, function, and scope.

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Construction management is a professional service that provides a project's owner(s) with effective management of the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function. Construction management is compatible with all project delivery methods. No matter the setting, a Construction Manager's (CMs) responsibility is to the owner and to a successful project.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Construction Managers,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm (visited May 12, 2022).

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did you have a specifc career in mind?
- most graduate with the idea of working in mind in structural design

there's a small percentage of ce's go into structural design because it requires its own certifications. lack of opportunities in certain areas.

larger cities will have more opportunities and will likely pay more

she said that when sh went to school she had three girls in her classes for engineering
still some inequality

civil engineers should be flexible

benefits v drawbacks
-very demanding, yet rewarding

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Why Do I Want to be a Construction Manager?

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Why Do I Want to be a Construction Manager?

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- Universal occupation, is needed everywhere and is only getting more popular (us bureau of labor stats)

- allows me to travel to different locations, whether it's domestic or international

- it will immerse me in a core subject that I'm already really good at and only want to get better in: math

- I'll be able to work with any given size of corporation and network with notable individuals.

- I want to be able to do my part in making a more sustainable yet/and progressive future that includes the surrounding infrastructure. By being a part of the construction and engineering industry, I will be able to influence the world of construction and engineering to be more atmosphere-friendly and environmentally conscience.

Last but not least:
- It's high paying and in demand

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While in college, students should be expected to gain on-site experience through courses of personal internships. Once hired to be on a team, aspiring construction managers will train with skilled managers to view operations. Typical training can last anywhere from 6 months to a full year.

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Can I change my career in the construction industry based on my education?

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Can I change my career in the construction industry based on my education?

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Yes. Most of the time different positions will require the same courses in college. The courses for all prospective workers are ones based on finances, communication/socialization, business, actual construction experience and knowledge, and safety in the field.