Career Paths in Construction Management

Career Paths in Construction Management

Paving your career path in the construction industry is exciting because there are such diverse opportunities, but also daunting if you aren’t sure which path is right for you. If managing teams to success while keeping the project on time and within budget sounds appealing, read up on some of the roles we have in our enterprise that are stepping stones to construction management. 

Field Engineer 

Though they gain a majority of their experience on the job, Field Engineers typically come to the industry with the background knowledge they obtained by getting a degree in Construction Management or Engineering. Their time is spent on the sites they support in their designated areas coordinating with Project Engineers and Field Superintendents on field operations. Daily tasks can include surveying the quality and accuracy of the installations and ensuring the team has access to all contract documents regarding the project. Tracking and reporting weekly quantities of these installed materials and relative equipment by taking progress photos is an important responsibility of Field Engineers. 

Project Engineer  

Project Engineers coordinate directly with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent to support success and foster a positive safety and quality culture. As they mentor the Field Engineers in their growth, they champion cost management and procurement of all materials and equipment associated with their scope. Project Engineers assist their Project Managers in resolving matters with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, so developing and preserving strong relationships with all trade partners is essential. 

Project Engineers have two directions they can take based on the skills they feel most comfortable exhibiting and how those pair with the needs of the company.  They can either advance into project management on the operations side or promote into leading crews of craft in field leadership. 

Careers in Construction Project Management

Project Superintendent 

Project Superintendents are field leaders who drive strong relationships with Safety, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Project Managers, other trade partners, and more. They create project plans incorporating all requirements, constraints, and opportunities for their project teams to operate at full capacity. Their mentorship helps those they support with their working knowledge of all aspects of construction, and because of this, their daily duties are usually more aligned with the craft workforce, being hands-on with the team executing the build. 

See the rest of the field leadership path here. 

Project Manager 

Project Managers deliver projects according to client needs while ensuring contractual compliance with all parties. They lead field teams in the development of project plans incorporating all requirements, constraints, and opportunities, directing activities such as design, installation, and scheduling. In managing financial performance and mitigating exposures to risk, project managers drive new business development through their relationships with trade partners who have a deep understanding of how efficiently the team can perform. 

Project Executive 

Project Executives are adept in all aspects of construction industry practices, processes, and standards. Their ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously effectively from preconstruction to completion has a great impact on project team success, which drives overall client satisfaction and company profitability. Project Executives have the responsibility of establishing and maintaining rapport with owners, engineers, architects, and all other trade partners. By communicating and collaborating with their VP, Operations and VP, Field Operations, they align business goals and negotiate project contract terms and conditions, executing any changes or amendments on time with signatory limits. 

All construction management leaders are excellent in organizational, verbal, and written skills—and most importantly, know how to bring the human element to our projects. At Corbins, we look for people that can support the construction of the most exciting projects in the Southwest. Check out our open positions in construction management by visiting our careers page.

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