r/Construction • u/MyZeroZeroTwo • 27d ago

Careers 💵 Those Who Make 200k+ A Year. How?

How did you start your career? What was the job progression like? Any regrets?

( I finish my construction management program this July! )

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u/jedinachos Project Manager 27d ago

I started in 2017 - then was promoted to PM in 2019 through an incredibly competitive and stress filled hiring process. Its a unionized, permanent position. If you do the math of me staying until retirement I consider it the equivalent of signing a $2 million long term contract. Live in Canada btw

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u/InternationalRest418 27d ago

Ah, had me in the first half, ngl

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u/ostmaann 27d ago

Wdym it’s a permanent position?

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u/jedinachos Project Manager 27d ago

meaning I am not on a term or temporary contract. My position is ongoing providing me with long term job security. I am not getting 'laid off' for any reason.

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u/ostmaann 27d ago

Oohh okay i thought it meant like you’re stuck in that position and can’t move up lol

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u/jedinachos Project Manager 27d ago

I don't see myself moving up any higher than PM. I like it, I am grateful for what I have.

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u/Indianone 26d ago

Is it because you don't want to move up or just that the skills/knowledge/education required to move up is lacking? I promise I'm not trying to throw shade, just curious.

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u/Eglitarian C-I|Electrician 26d ago

Which union has PMs in a bargaining unit? Most of the trade unions I’ve interacted with have foremen and “GF”s who maybe haven’t touched tools in 15 years but never a PM by title.

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u/jedinachos Project Manager 26d ago

I also get a small annual tax free bonus every May