This video is great! I’m a civil engineer with almost 3 years in the construction industry with The Walsh Group based in WA. I’ve learned that the stress is REALLY high and you gotta manage it in a way that works for you. I started working out 2 years ago and going to the gym at 4am before reporting to work at 6:30am. This is my mediation zone that has helped me keep up with the industry. From bad owners to last minute changes, it’s all part of the fun and the challenge. Keep it up with the great content!
Any advice for an inspiring engineer I found this channel not to long ago. I'm still in school but I'm really interested I'm this field any tips or advice would be appreciated.
Man, you've totally up hauled my career path trajectory. I am doing an applied project management masters and have decided to change to construction management. Thank you for being super knowledgeable and honest, I love your videos!
I got excited since I’m studying civil engineering, then my Proff from my surveying class told us that after we graduate we will end up working as construction managers and I’m like sheeeeeet
You can do whatever you want with a civil degree, but being a CM isn't too bad, especially if you land the right gig. There are a lot of great companies out there, hiring in a lot of great cities.
You don't automatically become a CM, just be prepared to see 99% of design jobs go to the boss's relative, or someone marrying into the family, over the best candidates. I've watched it happen for years. You'd think they'd care about the better person doing designs for their company. You would be wrong.
Great video; Im heading back into construction and you make great points on some of the "darker" sides of construction that all entry level students should consider when entering the work environment.
One month down as a project engineer. My hours are crazy but I think my company finds ways to keep morale in the office up where we don’t hate being there.
Love your videos. Graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering just 2 weeks ago, landed myself a full time job as a Project Engineering in a construction company a few months back and I’m loving my life, love my job everything is going great now thank you for your videos and tips helped greatly throughout my school life when deciding my path
The safe bet is to focus on residential construction. Get a job with one of the big national builders or a SFR investment fund. You’ll always have work in your local market
The best part of construction is it being a male dominated industry. I work well with men and women who work well with men. I grew up working in a machine shop though. I was always around men who were working.
Can you give some tips on how you manage up and down as a project manager in engineering? I know you’ve mentioned the people side a lot, and I’d love to hear about how you manage your team and also the people above you.
Another super good question. I’m still working on both. Managing down I’ve tried to change my mindset and understand most people dont think the same way as me and have to be more relatable and understand their own personal ambitions and goals to help them progress. Managing up I’ve tried to just be assertive and fair and sometimes pull people on the side and tell them my thoughts. Still a work in progress but I think overall management requires personal ownership and accountability to try to get the most out of those around you and help them achieve more
One thing to add from the perspective of someone working for a mid-sized GC in Colorado (120M/ Year) revenue the hours although still shitty can at times be a little more relaxed just due to the fact that I am not tied to one large project/ job site rather I'm on 3 smaller projects and work out of the main office and visit all my sites at least once a week. Work/life balance is still tough but my hours can be a little more relaxed compared to my friends who work at big GC's on big projects. Also, great videos man! Not many in our industry making content like this
The industry however is far better in this perspective compared to when my dad was coming up 30 years ago, the industry is definitely changing and fast!!
I love your channel. I have been project engineering for about 4 years in Seattle for a multifamily residential owner/contractor. I have been considering make a change to either multifamily midrise, commercial, or earthworks and utilities. Its so hard to leave the group that gave me my start (I started here as a laborer).
Yeah Construction sucks but you'll gonna love it as time goes by. And i love working on people that i met in Construction Industry. Nice video, keep on making more videos.😊
I was actively searching for videos regarding other young “project” engineers’ experience and this UA-cam channel is the ONLY one accurately representing life for a project engineer! Great videos man. Ever thought about explaining relationships of every potential engineer involved in construction? For example, it took me several months to really figure out what submittals / rfis require which engineers approval. I one time tagged a plumbing engineer to review a plumbing submittals involved under our civil engineers scope. (Radon piping systems for underground gas found in soil). You really explained it pretty well in other videos when you spoke about structural engineers job focus and stuff.
Really well explained and detailed. Thanks for this information, its all really helped with setting realistic expectations and allowed me to know how I feel about the industry. Thanks !
Hi Kienan, All the way from down under here . Spot on saying about the cons of the construction industry mate . I have been in the construction and projects management industry for 8 years now and can say it’s hard miles of chasing the pot of gold . I find passion brings the best out of people , you really need this to get you through the day .
If you have a life and you want a life along a job, if you have a family or plan to start a family, if you’re in a relationship or if you want yourself to be stable stay at a place, if you don’t want poor health in the long term: DONT go for construction engineering. It might have demand, it might have the salary (does it actually?) but it’s really not worth it. Unless you’ve no life at all and want to live alone away from everyone in your life.
I've been steering people away from it as welI. Did it for 8 years and you really do have no life The salary is an illusion you have such better opportunities elsewhere yielding much much more free time.
That work life balance is really putting me off from this career. What would you say to someone looking to make a career change from civil? Is it even possible? Thanks man
My father is a private sub contractor/ business owner and his work/life balance is amazing and chill. Didnt studied a degree, didnt even go to school, just sacrificed his 20s getting work experience hands on until he made it. Wise man, we live in a big house that his workers built in tx, cashes in lots of revenue from big businesses/industries and saves it too.
Work as Civil for a government agency. Much less stressful than the private side and much more stable. Less pay than private side, but you still make enough for a decent living.
Thats a super good question. I think personally Im still figuring that out. Starting out I think being more detail oriented is better and as you move up those details help you see the big picture a lot easier and understand what is truly important
Don’t really have a problem with putting in a ton of hours but I much rather not do out of town work for long period of times. Any career advice in the construction industry to avoid traveling?
I wish i was smart enough to check what kind of job that I am getting into. It was very hard to keep a happy face in the middle of nowhere. Life is hard and it is even harder if you are dumb like me.
I have a BS in Construction Science & Management and background in Architectural Design. I don't recommend this career path, many brick walls, you gotta know somebody to get in type bull shit. Jobs depend on the economy and market where you live. Need to be willing to relocate and move with the job (that's garbage especially if your raising a family), construction Industry is not always stable. I would recommend looking into the skill trades, something that carries a license. Your pretty much in control of your own destiny if you go the trade route.
Hey and yes I’m also thinking about completing my undergrad in architecture but after hearing so many negative things about it I am also considering construction science and management. Any advice?
@@Noel.Fotooo Out of the two, I would recommend construction science and management, it broad and you do learn different areas. Estimating, Safety, Project Management, etc. So there will be more career options. I would suggest to intern somewhere, and get that experience so when you graduate, you can work in your field, but pick that area of interest and build off that. It is possible to get jobs in different fields. For example, I've worked in logistics management (trucking industry), safety, automotive manufacturing. So you don't necessarily have to work for a General Contractor.
Not all folks in this industry work those hours. I work for as a project engineer in MN for a GC and I do not work until 8 at night. I typically work 9 hours a day
The work life balance is really putting me off taking civil engineering and construction management. I’m a female and not only is it a male dominated industry but if I start a family in the near future I’m basically fucked
Construction work is terrible, management is just longer hours. Then once things are done go ahead and lay off. 🎃🎃also cancerous job conditions. By the way an “engineer” has a stamp not just a title. Anyone can be an engineer by these standards I’ve seen. It’s not the life you want unless you’re really screwed up in the head.
Been doing it 25 years and the business as a worker is getting bad when they hire woman they can’t do the work as a man can and he has to pick up the slack that puts a load on other workers and pissed off I distance myself from them and refuse to work with them
You’ve been noticed! Personally I like construction because I love being a part of the actual building process. Plus it can give you knowledge of how to do things around your own home. I also enjoy being outside and not cooped in an office all day and construction gives you that balance. I always suggest trying construction first, and even if you dont like it you can go back to structural and you’ll be a better engineer since you understand how important it is to design buildable things
@@KienenKoga im on the last year of studying my Civil Engr degree. Im going to choose what specialization. So do you advice for me to take construction engineer?
@@bryandeleontrambulo5011 ultimately its up to you on preference. If you think you would rather be outside learning how things get built and managing that process go for construction. If you would rather be in an office designing and using programs and calcs, go for structural. If you completely are on the fence and can go either way, I suggest construction; i think it breeds the best engineers since we deal with the final product of the project
Bruh you are gold in a coal mine for so many ppl also wanna know that is there like a senior engineer exam for construction management engineers like structural engineers have
Sorry, I’m not sure if most companies would take it from what I understand most look for bachelors, but does not hurt to try. I applied to my first internship online on their website and visited the office just to show face and let them know I applied. Then after my internship they offered me a position. I got my job at my current company from a relationship I had from my internship and that’s likely how I will ever move companies if I choose to ever leave.
With that degree, Start in a trade! Learn a trade. Electrician, plumbers, carpenters, elevator engineer, etc. once you learn what ever trade you get yourself in you can move up much faster than anyone without a degree! Move up as a foreman, general foreman, superintendent, project manager.
If you don't already have a trade you are going to be ran over by the men the real I know what I'm doing shut your pansy college ass up men where if you are a tradesman who gets such a degree if you can walk the walk actually turn bolts understand the work not be that young guy who is like did you try a bullpin after your guy comes back telling you hey this shit ain't working I need a reamer like trust me I've whooped the ass of the I went to college boys that are like I wrote you up because you and your crew didn't complete your task in time when I'd came to him telling him what I needed as far as tools to complete the task abd as foreman I told em to load my box and left the assistant superintendent tried to sue over his jaw needing to be wired up don't be that little fancy pants boy don't try to come in and boss men who know their trade inside and out unless you have also become a journeyman I mean the degree will help you a lot I'm actually trying to get a degree myself with general contractors license but im also an 8 years in the same trade with gold nccer in 2 aspects both as an ironworkwr and rigger and 4 years in various other trades including building tennis courts and as a carpenter and concrete guy and been foreman a lot but I'm not gonna write up some electricians or plumbers if they tell me they can't do the task without emminities I'm saying you can get a good job but learn a trade don't be a I'm your boss and my boss says you have 3 hours to complete this and the book I read on your trade says you can do it this way , also if an irojwprker says he needs a stronger impact and you don't supply it to him if he says he needs something company supplied and you tell him not according to your bullshit book expect to get that ass whooped
Great video. Had me laughing. I didn't know construction hours were so rough. I know they start early, but I usually see them cruising in the parking lot before work eating breakfast plates. lol (To all da construction workas, you know I stay kiddin'. No come my house, k?)
Kienen, could I please get your advice as someone in the industry? I'm graduating this semester with a degree in Bus Admin and I'm interested in real estate development and I would like to evenutally build real estate that I own. I'm considering getting a masters in Construction Management and I am not sure if it is worth the money and time.
Working a construction salary position you leave too much money on the table, especially when you’re required to be the first and last employee on the job site
Loved your video my son just graduated with Bs in construction management engineering after 2 years of mechanical engineering at U Maine - he is now living in Hawaii - just starting to look for job/ internship - any advise? Thanks
Awesome! Just apply and visit the company too to introduce himself. Its a tight knit community out here, so putting your name out there is key. Best of luck to him!
Thanks Kienen appreciate the response. Your videos are great and very informative - love the “investing for beginners” I am going to forward to all my sons.
hi! I'm watching from the Philippines and I learned so much from your videos. I will be in senior high and civil engineering is my first choice in college. I'm a woman and you mentioned that most of the people I will be working with are men, I'm a little nervous and at the same time sad. Any advice? thank you!
Thanks so much for watching! I can definitely see how it can be a little intimidating at first, but honestly at least where I work, as long as you put in the effort and provide value, you’ll be just fine. I see some women that try to do and prove too much and it ends up working against them. The ones that just show up, work hard and help out the team end up being very successful in this industry. And, its actually the same formula for men as well! Haha
Do you reckon it’s a good idea to work in a entry level position after doing multiple internships? FYI: I am in my final year of uni and not planning to do graduate programs..
Feel like we worked for the same company based on your comments in the mobility section... @4:30 Do Buffet Cancer Center and Metro Community College ring any bells to you?? Lol Great content btw!
Kienen, First off thank you for a great video, as generic as that sounds. I don't have instagram, otherwise I would have simply contacted you via a DM or something. I'm applying for my first construction management position. I went to school for Economics and have been working the field side of work for the last 8 years. What is the best way to bridge the gap between being a foreman (nat. gas pipeline, general construction, plant work) and becoming a construction manager? I did my best to convey my technical skills I have regarding different software programs and financial reports, with my people skills and my history of independent of the moment decisions, safely and lucratively. Anyhow, any words of wisdom would be appreciated greatly. I would leave an email address but doubt leaving it on the comment board is my best avenue. I hope everything continues to go well for you brother. Best Regards
Just curious im gonna graduate with an information systems degree this semester and is it possible if I could still work in this industry besides going for another degree?
Itll be really tough. You could maybe do drafting but you’ll still have to deal with people at minimum through email. This is an industry of collaboration
After highschool, I did a carpentry apprenticeship and worked in the field for a few years. Over the latter half of that time, I did my CM prerequisites (freshman and sophomore years of undergrad) in the evening at my local community college. After that it’s two more years at a university to pick up a bachelor’s degree, and there were ample project engineer positions to choose from after graduation. From there, depending on the size of the GC you’re 3-10 years away from the PM role. Having some field experience after high school isn’t required, but those of us who went that route got WAY more out of the CM program vs the guys who came straight out of high school.
Construction career is a bad choice. Here are some pieces of advice from a high profile senior construction engineer/manager with master projects on international basis: Construction engineering WAS a great career in 20th century. But there are BETTER career paths these days. Reasons: 1-Scalability. Example: Software engineering/entrepreneur with an online product reaching instantly to billions of people as potential customers beats the hell out of the largest construction companies on ENR list, when it comes to profitability and specifically effort/income ratio. Even a UA-camr doing travel vlogging earns more money and much more recognition than the guy who designed or constructed the tallest building or largest dam in the world. 2- AI: Specifications, Design and Scheduling are already being taken over by AI. 3- Risky and stressful. Enough said. 4- Competition is for losers: Most construction projects are bid among several companies. Experience says you win one out of 10 bids; and you are guaranteed to lose money on the one that you won; because you probably missed something. 5-Design & Construction subs: Most construction projects include a design firm and a construction firm. The construction contractor is responsible to build what the design firm designs… and many designs are inherently costly because designers don’t always understand how to keep costs down in their designs. Unfortunately, for the construction contractor, they don’t usually find this out until after they have bid the job. CONCLUSION: Unless you have a very special reason such as family construction business, or pathetically obsessed with construction industry, or etc. switch your career vision to some more scalable business such as software engineering. Write Apps and publish them from the comfort of your desk rather than going to field and deal with some unpleasant folks and incidents for mehh money. Construction career was good in 20th century. Move on. Do more high tech stuff.
Going in as a field engineer during the last semester of classes before graduation (18 hour credit load, mostly general education courses) do you think this is manageable if you spend time in the early morning and late at night devoted to academic obligations?
If the classes are easy for you and dont require a lot of time and your GPA isnt close to being on the brink of getting your employment offer revoked, then I would say go for it. You’ll get a much better ROI on your time at work than anything in your general education classes. And you’ll be way ahead of anyone just starting out after college. Just make sure you get that degree and maintain your employment man but you’ll be way better off if you get after working
Very interesting! Never heard of that. Im sure you learn great skills in the program that can translate to CM work. You’ll probably easily funnel into a concrete engineer for the contracting team with your degree. And we wont stop pouring concrete any time soon lol
I just finished my masters in construction management course in UK and construction jobs are not that much right now. Can you recommend me any countries I should apply for jobs?
In the UK experience will always outweigh qualifications I would try to get any low level construction management position so you can at least gain some hands on experience. You need to know what your doing before you get paid for what you know, until then you get paid for what you do.
I 100% back this unless you intend to be a lifeless corporate drone destined for upper management. All the guys I watched get promoted to VP are the most boring, soulless, yes-men I have ever seen. Mortgages up the @#$, wifey that demands the Escalade, "oh but my stock options bro!" Just a horrible slave life in my opinion.
1. You will be standing for 10 hours and only 2 hours of sitting during rest. You will have leg day everyday. 2. Who says you can back on 6. As far as theres something you can work on it will continues until 10-11 P.M. and then u sleep and then another leg day. Holyshit no one tell me that. My leg is so in pain for few days. If you think can stand all day for 2 months straight then this job is for you. If you have leg problem pls dont try this job.
Construction 🏗️🚧 only sucks, when the Client expect morethan his/her budget could afford 💯‼️🎯🔥🌋🌋💯🎯 AMEN 😎💯♾️📡🛰️💯‼️🎯 If the client wants a 5 story Establishment 🏗️🚧 and the clients budget is just 10 million, better put their money where there mouth is FACTS 💯‼️🎯🔥🌋 FACTS ARE FACTS 💯‼️🎯💪 MEN ♂️⚖️♾️ AMEN 🙏💯♾️📡🛰️💯‼️🎯💪🧠👽🪐🛰️📡🛰️💯‼️🎯
Somewhere in the US, there’s definitely jobs out there. Just have to find the right state. Most major companies are in multiple states so they may hire you in say, colorado, but send you to nebraska because the market is hotter there and the need is greater.
Sorry Dailyn, never heard of a Btech before; I would imagine if you’re trying to work in the US a Bsc would be preferred. But from just a quick google search it seems like either way would be fine as long as you can substantiate what you learned in it. Sorry wish I could be more helpful on this
Dude even IT engineers and managers work for sometimes more than 14 hours a day. So stop discouraging people. Working isnt bad if you love it. I can paint whole day widout worrying about even pain....HIGH STRESS? Dude ask managers of top FMCG companies how stressful it is ..... My friend is manager at amazon... He fainted a lot during work.... Had medicall issues.... In construction industry at least you have slow paced working comparatively.... COMMUNICATION SKILLS is d only way to thrive in construction industry...
This video is great! I’m a civil engineer with almost 3 years in the construction industry with The Walsh Group based in WA. I’ve learned that the stress is REALLY high and you gotta manage it in a way that works for you. I started working out 2 years ago and going to the gym at 4am before reporting to work at 6:30am. This is my mediation zone that has helped me keep up with the industry. From bad owners to last minute changes, it’s all part of the fun and the challenge.
Keep it up with the great content!
Any advice for an inspiring engineer I found this channel not to long ago. I'm still in school but I'm really interested I'm this field any tips or advice would be appreciated.
When do you leave your site ?
@@aftabkhan6564 depends. Around 5pm to 6pm
@@Motobro699 be open to learning a lot and challenge yourself everyday. You’ll be experienced in no time ☺️
How many hours do you average a week? Do you work weekends?
Man, you've totally up hauled my career path trajectory. I am doing an applied project management masters and have decided to change to construction management. Thank you for being super knowledgeable and honest, I love your videos!
Thanks so much! Best of luck!
I got excited since I’m studying civil engineering, then my Proff from my surveying class told us that after we graduate we will end up working as construction managers and I’m like sheeeeeet
Hahahha construction's fun!
Did you happen to Study at TIP?
You can do whatever you want with a civil degree, but being a CM isn't too bad, especially if you land the right gig. There are a lot of great companies out there, hiring in a lot of great cities.
You don't automatically become a CM, just be prepared to see 99% of design jobs go to the boss's relative, or someone marrying into the family, over the best candidates. I've watched it happen for years. You'd think they'd care about the better person doing designs for their company. You would be wrong.
Great video; Im heading back into construction and you make great points on some of the "darker" sides of construction that all entry level students should consider when entering the work environment.
One month down as a project engineer. My hours are crazy but I think my company finds ways to keep morale in the office up where we don’t hate being there.
How's work going for you now?
Love your videos. Graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering just 2 weeks ago, landed myself a full time job as a Project Engineering in a construction company a few months back and I’m loving my life, love my job everything is going great now thank you for your videos and tips helped greatly throughout my school life when deciding my path
Congrats!!
How’s it going so far
Do you have any pointers for females thinking about getting into construction management after getting a civil engineering bachelor’s degrees
@@ltreylukwesajust do everything a man does. Don’t think of yourself as different and do the job
The safe bet is to focus on residential construction. Get a job with one of the big national builders or a SFR investment fund. You’ll always have work in your local market
The best part of construction is it being a male dominated industry. I work well with men and women who work well with men. I grew up working in a machine shop though. I was always around men who were working.
Can you give some tips on how you manage up and down as a project manager in engineering? I know you’ve mentioned the people side a lot, and I’d love to hear about how you manage your team and also the people above you.
Another super good question. I’m still working on both. Managing down I’ve tried to change my mindset and understand most people dont think the same way as me and have to be more relatable and understand their own personal ambitions and goals to help them progress. Managing up I’ve tried to just be assertive and fair and sometimes pull people on the side and tell them my thoughts. Still a work in progress but I think overall management requires personal ownership and accountability to try to get the most out of those around you and help them achieve more
One thing to add from the perspective of someone working for a mid-sized GC in Colorado (120M/ Year) revenue the hours although still shitty can at times be a little more relaxed just due to the fact that I am not tied to one large project/ job site rather I'm on 3 smaller projects and work out of the main office and visit all my sites at least once a week. Work/life balance is still tough but my hours can be a little more relaxed compared to my friends who work at big GC's on big projects. Also, great videos man! Not many in our industry making content like this
The industry however is far better in this perspective compared to when my dad was coming up 30 years ago, the industry is definitely changing and fast!!
Yes, it all depends on the project! Great perspectives!
I love your channel. I have been project engineering for about 4 years in Seattle for a multifamily residential owner/contractor. I have been considering make a change to either multifamily midrise, commercial, or earthworks and utilities. Its so hard to leave the group that gave me my start (I started here as a laborer).
Its always rough. If it benefits you, provides the change you need or you want to move then do it.
Yeah Construction sucks but you'll gonna love it as time goes by. And i love working on people that i met in Construction Industry. Nice video, keep on making more videos.😊
Couldnt agree more! Thanks Charisse!
I was actively searching for videos regarding other young “project” engineers’ experience and this UA-cam channel is the ONLY one accurately representing life for a project engineer!
Great videos man. Ever thought about explaining relationships of every potential engineer involved in construction?
For example, it took me several months to really figure out what submittals / rfis require which engineers approval.
I one time tagged a plumbing engineer to review a plumbing submittals involved under our civil engineers scope. (Radon piping systems for underground gas found in soil). You really explained it pretty well in other videos when you spoke about structural engineers job focus and stuff.
Thanks so much Jesus! Yeah, been trying to implement more in depth job type things, I appreciate the idea and feedback!
You love your job if the cons bring a smile to your face! Great videos and great attitude!
Really well explained and detailed. Thanks for this information, its all really helped with setting realistic expectations and allowed me to know how I feel about the industry. Thanks !
Glad I could help!
Hi Kienan,
All the way from down under here .
Spot on saying about the cons of the construction industry mate . I have been in the construction and projects management industry for 8 years now and can say it’s hard miles of chasing the pot of gold . I find passion brings the best out of people , you really need this to get you through the day .
Well said Brian, couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching man 🤙
You have pleasantly amusing way of explaining construction issues. Thank you!
If you have a life and you want a life along a job, if you have a family or plan to start a family, if you’re in a relationship or if you want yourself to be stable stay at a place, if you don’t want poor health in the long term: DONT go for construction engineering. It might have demand, it might have the salary (does it actually?) but it’s really not worth it. Unless you’ve no life at all and want to live alone away from everyone in your life.
I've been steering people away from it as welI. Did it for 8 years and you really do have no life The salary is an illusion you have such better opportunities elsewhere yielding much much more free time.
That work life balance is really putting me off from this career. What would you say to someone looking to make a career change from civil? Is it even possible? Thanks man
My father is a private sub contractor/ business owner and his work/life balance is amazing and chill. Didnt studied a degree, didnt even go to school, just sacrificed his 20s getting work experience hands on until he made it. Wise man, we live in a big house that his workers built in tx, cashes in lots of revenue from big businesses/industries and saves it too.
@@migueljuarez7245 wow! That’s amazing!
Work as Civil for a government agency. Much less stressful than the private side and much more stable. Less pay than private side, but you still make enough for a decent living.
@@lpphillyfanwhat if you work at a public sector as a construction engineer, or is that not possible.
Do you think it’s more important to be detail-oriented or be able to see the big picture in the construction field?
Thats a super good question. I think personally Im still figuring that out. Starting out I think being more detail oriented is better and as you move up those details help you see the big picture a lot easier and understand what is truly important
@@KienenKoga yes its all about the finish... Thats why a carpentry foreman is better than a bricklaying foreman
Don’t really have a problem with putting in a ton of hours but I much rather not do out of town work for long period of times. Any career advice in the construction industry to avoid traveling?
Thanks for sharing your experience, really helpful,
I wish i was smart enough to check what kind of job that I am getting into. It was very hard to keep a happy face in the middle of nowhere. Life is hard and it is even harder if you are dumb like me.
everyone has value my friend, never too late to shift your life in the direction you want
I have a BS in Construction Science & Management and background in Architectural Design. I don't recommend this career path, many brick walls, you gotta know somebody to get in type bull shit. Jobs depend on the economy and market where you live. Need to be willing to relocate and move with the job (that's garbage especially if your raising a family), construction Industry is not always stable. I would recommend looking into the skill trades, something that carries a license. Your pretty much in control of your own destiny if you go the trade route.
Hey and yes I’m also thinking about completing my undergrad in architecture but after hearing so many negative things about it I am also considering construction science and management. Any advice?
@@Noel.Fotooo Out of the two, I would recommend construction science and management, it broad and you do learn different areas. Estimating, Safety, Project Management, etc. So there will be more career options. I would suggest to intern somewhere, and get that experience so when you graduate, you can work in your field, but pick that area of interest and build off that. It is possible to get jobs in different fields. For example, I've worked in logistics management (trucking industry), safety, automotive manufacturing. So you don't necessarily have to work for a General Contractor.
Not all folks in this industry work those hours. I work for as a project engineer in MN for a GC and I do not work until 8 at night. I typically work 9 hours a day
very true and very lucky haha
Bruh I had some queries about how to move into project management after undergraduate from civil...how can I reach u out?.plz it will be helpful
as a rookie pm (2yrs) i can relate to this video 100 %.
The work life balance is really putting me off taking civil engineering and construction management. I’m a female and not only is it a male dominated industry but if I start a family in the near future I’m basically fucked
How have your studies been going? Still pursuing CM?
The thumbnail 😂 great video bro !
Haha thanks bro! Trying to test my limits of clickbait lol
As a process engineer (mechanical engineer) now trying to get into construction project management is hard.
it'll be tough, but not impossible. It'll take time for sure.
Great video, I hope you make cons part 2 😀
Haha maybe!!
Construction work is terrible, management is just longer hours. Then once things are done go ahead and lay off. 🎃🎃also cancerous job conditions. By the way an “engineer” has a stamp not just a title. Anyone can be an engineer by these standards I’ve seen. It’s not the life you want unless you’re really screwed up in the head.
Hey mate, really need a new video regarding construction engineering. Watched all the videos
Been doing it 25 years and the business as a worker is getting bad when they hire woman they can’t do the work as a man can and he has to pick up the slack that puts a load on other workers and pissed off I distance myself from them and refuse to work with them
What is better ?
Structural or construction ?
I really new the answer and explanation. I am Filipino. THANKYOU. I HOPE YOU NOTICE ME
You’ve been noticed! Personally I like construction because I love being a part of the actual building process. Plus it can give you knowledge of how to do things around your own home. I also enjoy being outside and not cooped in an office all day and construction gives you that balance. I always suggest trying construction first, and even if you dont like it you can go back to structural and you’ll be a better engineer since you understand how important it is to design buildable things
@@KienenKoga thankyouuuu. So you are saying that an construction can be structural engineer?
Do you become structural Engineer before?
Thankyou Sir
@@bryandeleontrambulo5011 if you have the civil engineering degree likely yes.
@@KienenKoga im on the last year of studying my Civil Engr degree. Im going to choose what specialization. So do you advice for me to take construction engineer?
@@bryandeleontrambulo5011 ultimately its up to you on preference. If you think you would rather be outside learning how things get built and managing that process go for construction. If you would rather be in an office designing and using programs and calcs, go for structural. If you completely are on the fence and can go either way, I suggest construction; i think it breeds the best engineers since we deal with the final product of the project
Stumbled upon this video, you are hilarious man 😭
Nice video man! Can you make a video about saving for retirement in this industry?
At some point yes! Trying to find a way to blend personal finance in with my engineering/construction content. Thanks for the suggestion 🤙
Bruh you are gold in a coal mine for so many ppl also wanna know that is there like a senior engineer exam for construction management engineers like structural engineers have
thanks so much Sher! and nope!
@@KienenKoga so there is a chance for us idiots
What are thoughts on 2yr construction management degree? I’m currently 1yr away from graduating with my A.S. What resources did you use to find work?
Sorry, I’m not sure if most companies would take it from what I understand most look for bachelors, but does not hurt to try. I applied to my first internship online on their website and visited the office just to show face and let them know I applied. Then after my internship they offered me a position. I got my job at my current company from a relationship I had from my internship and that’s likely how I will ever move companies if I choose to ever leave.
With that degree, Start in a trade! Learn a trade. Electrician, plumbers, carpenters, elevator engineer, etc. once you learn what ever trade you get yourself in you can move up much faster than anyone without a degree! Move up as a foreman, general foreman, superintendent, project manager.
If you don't already have a trade you are going to be ran over by the men the real I know what I'm doing shut your pansy college ass up men where if you are a tradesman who gets such a degree if you can walk the walk actually turn bolts understand the work not be that young guy who is like did you try a bullpin after your guy comes back telling you hey this shit ain't working I need a reamer like trust me I've whooped the ass of the I went to college boys that are like I wrote you up because you and your crew didn't complete your task in time when I'd came to him telling him what I needed as far as tools to complete the task abd as foreman I told em to load my box and left the assistant superintendent tried to sue over his jaw needing to be wired up don't be that little fancy pants boy don't try to come in and boss men who know their trade inside and out unless you have also become a journeyman I mean the degree will help you a lot I'm actually trying to get a degree myself with general contractors license but im also an 8 years in the same trade with gold nccer in 2 aspects both as an ironworkwr and rigger and 4 years in various other trades including building tennis courts and as a carpenter and concrete guy and been foreman a lot but I'm not gonna write up some electricians or plumbers if they tell me they can't do the task without emminities I'm saying you can get a good job but learn a trade don't be a I'm your boss and my boss says you have 3 hours to complete this and the book I read on your trade says you can do it this way , also if an irojwprker says he needs a stronger impact and you don't supply it to him if he says he needs something company supplied and you tell him not according to your bullshit book expect to get that ass whooped
Great video. Had me laughing. I didn't know construction hours were so rough. I know they start early, but I usually see them cruising in the parking lot before work eating breakfast plates. lol (To all da construction workas, you know I stay kiddin'. No come my house, k?)
Hahahaha da boys always grinding before work. The workers too sometimes need to work overtime. Thanks for watching man!
@@KienenKoga I would love to see a "Stereotypes of Hawaii Construction Workers" video someday. lol
Hi, awesome videos! Quick question. Is construction engineering and project engineering the same? Which one are you?
Every point applies here too in india. Really complicated sometimes.
Unless you want to spend 80hrs a week for 15+ years in HOPES you will be offered stock in the firm.... I suggest you go into something else.
What other career fields give this much bread tho
80 hours a week… ya but we pay well…
No no proportionally the pay sucks
@@joevella644 Sad but true.
@@joevella644 your actually hourly rate is something like $22 an hour lol
What is ur opinion of people who are not Engineers planning to start a construction company?plis reply
I cant decide whether I'll pick construction engineering or structural engineering as my specialization.
Kienen, could I please get your advice as someone in the industry? I'm graduating this semester with a degree in Bus Admin and I'm interested in real estate development and I would like to evenutally build real estate that I own. I'm considering getting a masters in Construction Management and I am not sure if it is worth the money and time.
What I need is passive, income, Freedom
Nice
Working a construction salary position you leave too much money on the table, especially when you’re required to be the first and last employee on the job site
I left to sell homes. I have ZERO regrets.
It's nice to see/hear this in a different perspective of things.
Awesome! I appreciate it!
College graduate. Going into construction but going into the trades.
Loved your video my son just graduated with Bs in construction management engineering after 2 years of mechanical engineering at U Maine - he is now living in Hawaii - just starting to look for job/ internship - any advise? Thanks
Awesome! Just apply and visit the company too to introduce himself. Its a tight knit community out here, so putting your name out there is key. Best of luck to him!
Thanks Kienen appreciate the response. Your videos are great and very informative - love the “investing for beginners” I am going to forward to all my sons.
hi! I'm watching from the Philippines and I learned so much from your videos. I will be in senior high and civil engineering is my first choice in college. I'm a woman and you mentioned that most of the people I will be working with are men, I'm a little nervous and at the same time sad. Any advice? thank you!
Thanks so much for watching! I can definitely see how it can be a little intimidating at first, but honestly at least where I work, as long as you put in the effort and provide value, you’ll be just fine. I see some women that try to do and prove too much and it ends up working against them. The ones that just show up, work hard and help out the team end up being very successful in this industry. And, its actually the same formula for men as well! Haha
thank you so much!! don't stop uploading videos on youtube because you help a lot, especially for students like me@@KienenKoga
Do you reckon it’s a good idea to work in a entry level position after doing multiple internships? FYI: I am in my final year of uni and not planning to do graduate programs..
Do you think construction Engineering management can design like a structural Engr ?
the only design we do is potentially formwork design but for the most part we defer design to the structural since that's not our main focus
@@KienenKoga thankyou so much . How to be Construction Engt in hawai?
I'm just at beginning of my career and I'm affected to the site... actually my expectations vs realities are very different... I really need a help
Feel like we worked for the same company based on your comments in the mobility section... @4:30
Do Buffet Cancer Center and Metro Community College ring any bells to you?? Lol
Great content btw!
Hahaha yeah! Thanks appreciate it 🤙
Kienen,
First off thank you for a great video, as generic as that sounds. I don't have instagram, otherwise I would have simply contacted you via a DM or something. I'm applying for my first construction management position. I went to school for Economics and have been working the field side of work for the last 8 years. What is the best way to bridge the gap between being a foreman (nat. gas pipeline, general construction, plant work) and becoming a construction manager? I did my best to convey my technical skills I have regarding different software programs and financial reports, with my people skills and my history of independent of the moment decisions, safely and lucratively. Anyhow, any words of wisdom would be appreciated greatly. I would leave an email address but doubt leaving it on the comment board is my best avenue. I hope everything continues to go well for you brother.
Best Regards
Just curious im gonna graduate with an information systems degree this semester and is it possible if I could still work in this industry besides going for another degree?
So what’s a career path for civil engineer if they don’t like dealing with people
Itll be really tough. You could maybe do drafting but you’ll still have to deal with people at minimum through email. This is an industry of collaboration
The enviroment is tough, Hot, dangerous. Disgusting.
You need phsicial conditions to be 14+ hours working on site.
How many people didn’t know what they were doing going into construction?
Hello I am thinking to become project manager after high school do you recommend this pathway?
After highschool, I did a carpentry apprenticeship and worked in the field for a few years. Over the latter half of that time, I did my CM prerequisites (freshman and sophomore years of undergrad) in the evening at my local community college. After that it’s two more years at a university to pick up a bachelor’s degree, and there were ample project engineer positions to choose from after graduation. From there, depending on the size of the GC you’re 3-10 years away from the PM role.
Having some field experience after high school isn’t required, but those of us who went that route got WAY more out of the CM program vs the guys who came straight out of high school.
So you got a civic engineering masters degree but your a construction manager?
I'm a Design Engineer... For some reason UA-cam showed me your video and I've been watching... Construction just seems like stress 😂😂
hahahha it can be at times for sure.....fun to build though!
The man
Construction career is a bad choice. Here are some pieces of advice from a high profile senior construction engineer/manager with master projects on international basis: Construction engineering WAS a great career in 20th century.
But there are BETTER career paths these days. Reasons:
1-Scalability. Example: Software engineering/entrepreneur with an online product reaching instantly to billions of people as potential customers beats the hell out of the largest construction companies on ENR list, when it comes to profitability and specifically effort/income ratio. Even a UA-camr doing travel vlogging earns more money and much more recognition than the guy who designed or constructed the tallest building or largest dam in the world.
2- AI: Specifications, Design and Scheduling are already being taken over by AI.
3- Risky and stressful. Enough said.
4- Competition is for losers: Most construction projects are bid among several companies. Experience says you win one out of 10 bids; and you are guaranteed to lose money on the one that you won; because you probably missed something.
5-Design & Construction subs: Most construction projects include a design firm and a construction firm. The construction contractor is responsible to build what the design firm designs… and many designs are inherently costly because designers don’t always understand how to keep costs down in their designs. Unfortunately, for the construction contractor, they don’t usually find this out until after they have bid the job.
CONCLUSION: Unless you have a very special reason such as family construction business, or pathetically obsessed with construction industry, or etc. switch your career vision to some more scalable business such as software engineering. Write Apps and publish them from the comfort of your desk rather than going to field and deal with some unpleasant folks and incidents for mehh money.
Construction career was good in 20th century. Move on. Do more high tech stuff.
You must love your job so much to persevere through these cons! And to make UA-cam videos after all of that (cue sad music).
I really do!
Going in as a field engineer during the last semester of classes before graduation (18 hour credit load, mostly general education courses) do you think this is manageable if you spend time in the early morning and late at night devoted to academic obligations?
If the classes are easy for you and dont require a lot of time and your GPA isnt close to being on the brink of getting your employment offer revoked, then I would say go for it. You’ll get a much better ROI on your time at work than anything in your general education classes. And you’ll be way ahead of anyone just starting out after college. Just make sure you get that degree and maintain your employment man but you’ll be way better off if you get after working
studying concrete industry management, what's your thoughts on that?
Very interesting! Never heard of that. Im sure you learn great skills in the program that can translate to CM work. You’ll probably easily funnel into a concrete engineer for the contracting team with your degree. And we wont stop pouring concrete any time soon lol
I just finished my masters in construction management course in UK and construction jobs are not that much right now. Can you recommend me any countries I should apply for jobs?
Hm sorry never really applied outside of the US!
In the UK experience will always outweigh qualifications I would try to get any low level construction management position so you can at least gain some hands on experience. You need to know what your doing before you get paid for what you know, until then you get paid for what you do.
Did you know anything about construction before you joined
Great question. Nope nothing at all. Pretty much everything on the job
Lol should work in the trades . 8 for 8. Union jobs comes with union wages and benefits .
Those union benefits are actually really good!
i couldn't find your instagram. did you change it?
Nope! Kikoga
Hello Kienen, kindly asking if I could reach you on email as I have some questions I’d like to ask you (considering entering construction).
Well maybe I shouldn’t join the reserves then.
Do you think these hours are sustainable for your career? Or are you hoping to pivot to something with less hours?
Probably not lol but for now I’m just enjoying the fun!
I should’ve watched your videos before accepting this job 😂
Helooo engineer, can someone who have acquired construction management bachelors works as a project manager as well?
Absolutely!
@@KienenKoga thank you for your response
I wouldnt advise anyone to get into construction industry it's a joke. From Civil Eng.
I 100% back this unless you intend to be a lifeless corporate drone destined for upper management. All the guys I watched get promoted to VP are the most boring, soulless, yes-men I have ever seen. Mortgages up the @#$, wifey that demands the Escalade, "oh but my stock options bro!" Just a horrible slave life in my opinion.
Thanks bc it was on my list
1. You will be standing for 10 hours and only 2 hours of sitting during rest. You will have leg day everyday.
2. Who says you can back on 6. As far as theres something you can work on it will continues until 10-11 P.M. and then u sleep and then another leg day.
Holyshit no one tell me that. My leg is so in pain for few days. If you think can stand all day for 2 months straight then this job is for you. If you have leg problem pls dont try this job.
It's true
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I’m starting my masters in construction management in USA. Is jobs available??
Somewhere in the US, there’s definitely jobs out there. Just have to find the right state. Most major companies are in multiple states so they may hire you in say, colorado, but send you to nebraska because the market is hotter there and the need is greater.
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Thanks!
kienen wants me to negotiate getting 2 million dollars for the job, while i couldn't convince my dad to buy me a PC
Lol!
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In your opinion sir... Which is better?... BSc in construction or Btech in construction?
Whichever program gives you the most skills not just knowledge but value you can bring. BSc i’m guessing you’re not in the US?
@@itzjusbrian im in cape town... I just don't know which degree is better and which one is more internationally noticed
Sorry Dailyn, never heard of a Btech before; I would imagine if you’re trying to work in the US a Bsc would be preferred. But from just a quick google search it seems like either way would be fine as long as you can substantiate what you learned in it. Sorry wish I could be more helpful on this
@@itzjusbrian thanks for commenting and helping out Brian!
@@KienenKoga
Haha no problem the question was just pretty interesting. I just knew BSc is just a BS equivalent awarded by Commonwealth colleges.
Dude even IT engineers and managers work for sometimes more than 14 hours a day. So stop discouraging people. Working isnt bad if you love it. I can paint whole day widout worrying about even pain....HIGH STRESS? Dude ask managers of top FMCG companies how stressful it is ..... My friend is manager at amazon... He fainted a lot during work.... Had medicall issues.... In construction industry at least you have slow paced working comparatively.... COMMUNICATION SKILLS is d only way to thrive in construction industry...
Ok boomer