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How can you become a construction manager?

To become a construction manager you need to do 2 year college or technical training, 4 year college.

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Pankaj’s Answer

Your career path largely hinges on your level of skill and the lifestyle you envision after landing your desired role. If your goal is to work for a local company, technical training or a two-year degree might just do the trick. However, if you're aiming to build a long-term career with top-tier construction management companies, a four-year college degree is a must. Some individuals even pursue a two-year master's degree afterwards to gain specialized knowledge. So, keep pushing forward and aim high, because your future is in your hands!
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Lyn’s Answer

Hi Aaron,

You might want to check out any construction field apprentice opportunities in your area (you may need to be 18).

This would be a good way to see if you feel this is the right career field for you.

Best of luck!
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Aaron’s Answer

If you would like to build homes, apply for a position with a residential construction company. Try starting in the warranty department. Alternatively, many home builders have a new builder program where your start as an assistant or trainee and after a short time you are on your own building homes. Basically, any foot in the door will usually segue into construction management.
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Carmen’s Answer

I've worked with many construction managers that have worked their way up the ladder with no college experience working first as a laborer/apprentice and then as a superintendent running the day-to-day of the project and then eventually transitioning into a PM role.

I've worked with other CM's and they have a 4-year college background and basically surpass these first entry levels mentioned above and go directly working as a project engineer or project/construction manager. It depends on what you prefer and how much time you want to spend in school. Some community colleges offer construction management courses to get a better feel for construction and this might be a good start for you if you're unsure what path to take. You can also explore trade schools which are more specific to different areas within construction. From my experience in the field/industry, electricians, mechanical and plumbing trades make very good incomes.
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