Im a skilled trades men heading to college to get a BS on construction management! Thank you for the inspiration

We need to build an industry that is attracting the best and brightest and build the value of what we do and the people who do it

Thanks for these videos! I will saying having a past in trades not only gives you some insight and confidence but also garners you some respect with the trade crews working hard every day. Welding has treated me well on the way up but I would recommend any building skill you can learn along the way to go with your degrees, certs, and books! Good combo :)

Thank you

give me more. thanks

Thanks. Kindly give me many more

and does learning costing counts as a skill to be learned as you advised at the start of this informative video?

i want to become a general contractor have any advise,resources or books?

One thing I never got in my apprenticeship was real instruction on reading drawings. It definitely has limited me and has taken a hit on my confidence as a Journeyman. What is your process for reading drawings when starting a new project?

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

Have you seen this?

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

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@rustyshackelford3109

4 ай бұрын

@@jasonwilliamschroeder I just watched it. Do you have anything more in-depth? I am an electrician and I know you deal with more of the GC aspect but I would like to learn more about the MEP side of drawings.

Hi Jason. Absolutely love the videos. I wanted to know the books that would be helpful as an aspiring construction project manager such as how big things get done and 5 dysfunctions of a team. Love from Australia.

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

How big things get done, all of Patrick Lencioni's books, Never Split the Difference, The Goal, and Scrum

JMoney! I love your videos and truly appreciate this one since I am new to the industry from over 10+ yrs in healthcare. Despite not having a solid background in construction, I have continued to do my research on the terminology, construction phases and finding channels like yours, highlighting the skills needed to be successful, like learning to read those drawings! I’m looking to start a Construction Mgt program after obtaining my CAPM certification in project management. I’ve applied to numerous positions since the latter end of 2023, but haven’t been successful with transitioning into the industry. Any advice or tips on getting my foot in the door or roles that don’t require significant experience? I’ve tried applying to administrative/coordinator roles to get my foot in the door but they still require some years of experience in some aspect of construction. Thanks in advance!

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

I’ve thought about this over and over and still don’t have anything. It is hard to get in. Do you have any friends that could refer you? Are there any internships you could take?

@ndd9213

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for responding. Unfortunately no, they’re in healthcare lol but I’m planning to start a Residential Construction Mgt program that will set me up for success. I just prefer not to put all my eggs in one basket. @LeanBuilt

Hello, I decided not to go through trade because I am technologist and got accepted into uni so I will try best to get a degree asap then I can get cm job around 27 years to 28 years old

Going into my first pm role at 23, any advice to hit the ground running?

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

Read all of of Patrick Lencioni's books.

@brianroboredo7593

4 ай бұрын

@@jasonwilliamschroederthanks! Anything for improving knowledge of construction?

@stochastic42

4 ай бұрын

​@@brianroboredo7593Spend at least 1 day a week on site, ask questions until you understand exactly what's happening on site. I did that as a carpenter and eventually learned enough to become.e superintendent. You have to be ok asking stupid questions so you don't end up making stupid mistakes.

Hey Jason, Firstly, I love your videos. Super helpful! Not sure if this question makes sense, but here I go. I am a project manager for a small construction/real estate company. I worked at a restoration company before this and worked my way up. Obviously, a project manager for a residential flipping company is not directly the same as one for a multi million dollar commercial company. With four years of pm experience what would be a good transitional/next step job in your world to take to get to project manager in the commercial world, if even possible. Assistant project manager or some type of field engineer?

@jasonwilliamschroeder

2 ай бұрын

For me, yes. I do not know on an individual company basis. have you tried getting in yet?

@trevorpennington3911

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonwilliamschroeder No I haven’t. I really like the company I work for and don’t plan on leaving. But from what I see on that side of things and from your videos it really intrigues me and looks very satisfying. If something ever happened and I left that company I am at now I would probably jump over to that type of stuff. I just was curious what that would look like coming from residential, managing a couple million dollars a year, to multi-million dollar construction.

@trevorpennington3911

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonwilliamschroeder thanks for the quick reply! Keep up the videos they are super helpful. Hard to find guys out there giving this type of golden information

Hi Jason! I found my love for construction through working for a Home Builder for a while in highschool. I am going into construction management at our state’s big 10 school this upcoming fall. What are some things I can start learning or doing before school starts? I want to be a PM some day

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

I would listen to all Patrick Lencioni books.

Hey Jason, First of all thank you for your wisdom and inspiration. I have a qualification in Logistics & supply chain management and i wanted to pursue construction cost and estimating as i only have a tiny bit of cost and estimation knowledge. with that said, is it advisable to volunteer and learn the costing methods hands on and in time ascend into higher levels and one day become like you? i also will start with learning how to read drawings and blue prints. thank you so much.

@jasonwilliamschroeder

2 ай бұрын

I do think that’s a good plan!

@sagesimelane5456

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonwilliamschroeder Thank You Sir. I text from South Africa.

J-Money, I’m pivoting careers from Finance into Construction Project Management without experience. I’m currently enrolled in an MC3 certification to learn the basics so I can get my foot in the door. Can you send me whatever you have to help me get started?

@jasonwilliamschroeder

3 ай бұрын

Shoot me an email. jasons@elevateconstructionist.com

About to start a job with PCL as project engineer. Non traditional student who worked the trades until the CM degree seemed achievable. Would you have any recommendations for books or series to follow

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

I would read all the Patrick Lencioni books and how to win friends and influence people

Hi Jason, What would you say is the easiest way to enter the construction management field while you’re still in school? I’m currently attending LSU Online I have been trying to get an entry level job for several months with no luck. If you could give me some advice I would really appreciate it. Thank you for your time!

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

Have you applied for internships?

@davidcasillas5624

4 ай бұрын

@@jasonwilliamschroeder I have applied to around 8 internships.

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

@@davidcasillas5624 Oh my. I am so sorry this is happening. Our industry has a major problem. We need good people by recruiters are not hiring or offering the right opportunities.

Hi Jason, I am new to the country in Canada, I am looking to get in the journey of the construction over here, and want to get started with the first job in construction here. Having and experience of 8+ ywars back in my country India, I want to know how can I get my first job here, I am on PR here and completed a 1 year CPM course as well.

@jasonwilliamschroeder

4 ай бұрын

How many applications have you filled out?