You hit the nail on the head with construction being an Day Care for adults or a work release program.

Yes, getting practical experience in construction would be a major plus for you. It could be through just working for awhile in construction and not going to school, summer jobs and or an internship all would be great experience as well as giving you an indication whether or not this is a field you want to pursue, as well as giving you practical knowledge for when you do start a Construction Management program and finally to give you respect for what the craftspersons in the field do.

I grew up in construction. My father was an industrial electrical and my uncle was a ironworker. I worked two summers on the construction of a major petrochemical plant. The first summer I was on the fuel truck and the next summer I was an instrument fitter's helper.

The college that I went to required an internship as part of the degree program.

 

That is my plan this summer. Im going to try it out to see if its right for me. I think i would like it because of the nature of the work but thats what i plan on doing.

Also,
Where do you go to get a construction labor job? Ive looked in the paper. Is there a union or something i go to to show im interested in working ?

 

this is also the case with the degree at my university.

Thanks for all the input guys

 

Const. Mngmt. = baby sitting = pita

 

Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Alasak


Might be hard to find some construction work in alasak
Sorry had to point it out with the whole spelling wrong stuff.

 

LMAO. I'm not changing the thread's title... just can't do it now. LOL!

 

Ok i fixed "Alaska" now haha.

 

I'll chime in since no one else from my industry is in here. I work on gas pipelines and terminals. I used to be gung ho go charging in knock anyhting out. Now I have a daughter. While the money has been good now it seems I need to finish my degree. I see it separating me from greener grass. I am a junior attempting a Business Management degree. A degree only says you are capable of being taught. I will have the work experience to stay in the industry if I so choose. That being said, my degree will not limit me to construction so I can move on if the time comes.

 

I earned a Construction Managment degree from UT San Antonio a few years ago. I could not be doing what I am doing right now without the degree. I for a large private homebuilder. Like people have said, there are ups and downs but if you really enjoy it and work hard at it, you can find work. I have been lucky enough to work for a company with management that makes smart, conservative decisions which have kept me employed and busier than ever. In this economy, that is saying something.

As for my job...

There is a lot of freedom. No clock to punch. No direct supervisor watching every move you make. As long as I take care of my homeowners, and my production/budget numbers look good, I can run my subdivision. My boss is their to support and direct when needed, but lets me take ownership of my subdivision as if it were my own little company. In my subdivision, when issues arise, they come to me. I am only 25 years old. It is great to have the responsibility 3-5 million dollars worth of homes. It can be stressfull at times, but I love it. If you have anymore questions, send me a PM.

 

Are there summer jobs in Alaska besides working on fishing boats that are advertised in every college newspaper? Are you close to any military bases or would you be willing to go up to the North Slope?

Your Governor had to go and kill the "Bridge to Nowhere" that could have provided you with a summer job.

I think that there is a company called KUK that does a lot of construction work on military bases in Alaska. I had a good buddy that worked on the North Slope about five years ago. I would have to ask him who the main contractors up there were, but he said that it was pretty brutal outside.

My father wanted to move up to Alaska in the 70's and work on the pipeline but a friend talked him out of it.

Check monster.com, roadtechs, craigslist, read the help wanted ads in newspapers, check with manpower staffing companies and just ask people that you know.

If you get into this business you will learn that it is about networking.

 

I got my degree in Building Construction and its really helped me out. Luckily for me I got hired to work as an assistant project manager. It's a great field to be in.

 

My dad works up on the North Slope occasionally, they do have a few summer jobs up there but dont really wanna do the 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off just yet.
I live next to Fort Wainwright and Eielson AFB but i think im just gonna send a email off to the director of the construction management program to see if he can hook me up with anything

 

Got any power plants, chemcal plants, refineries nearby? Drive by, look for cranes (no, not birds), stop at gate (don't go at 6:00-8:00 AM or 3:00-6:00 PM), be polite, ask guard who the general contractor is, ask if they have phone number ( I give the gate guards our "Employment Hotline" number to give out). The general usually has subs, ask if they have #'s for subs.

Plan B: hang out on main road to gate, at 6:00 AM, make note of names on trucks entering site. Don't take photos, we may never here from you again.

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