I am currently a Project Manager with a masters degree in CiviEngineering and a focus on construction project management. Have worked for a large GC for the last 6-7 years and was wondering if anyone has ever made a transition into real estate development? Was it worth it? Was compensation better?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I am in Comm’l real estate now and have a master in Civil. I came out of an internal role as PM for a technology company and managed expansion of their data centers. Comm’l real estate is fast paced and lucrative. You should negotiate an annual bonus of 15-25%. With your experience you should get $115k-$130k in northeast U.S.
Projects vary in size and scope. The brokers are ‘king of the hill’ and is where you will get leads. The one challenge is you are also expected to generate leads and add to the overall revenue of the office. That is the primary part of the job I hate…business development….anymore all professional jobs have a sales component…even doctors!

helpfullike

Development is very enticing. I’ve worked for one in the past. I would recommend using your network to find out what kinda of people they are. A lot of these folks are jerks. They expect to make a lot of money and not pay their designers or contractors fairly. Some are great. The only way to find out what they are like is to find out who worked on the last job and have a conversation. In the right firm, it’s a dream job. In the wrong one, it’s a roller coaster of having to be the agent for shady folks and it feels very ugly.

Related Posts

Hello All,

I am currently working as Talend ETL Developer. Company which I am working currently doesn't have projects for this skillset. Need some suggestions. Which technology is good now in current market similar to the skills which I am having. So I will be upskilling me in that technology.

Is Longmont CO a good home base? too far from the airport?

like

I have been working as a product support engineer in Bangalore for the last 2 years, I'm getting 6lk per annum and searching for a job with a decent salary,over all YOE 10 please suggest to me if there any openings in your circle.

Thanks

like

Hi, I'm working with the EY UK in finance transformation consulting. Wanted to ask, how feasible is it to get a gig with the US firm? Since consulting has many opportunities across the pond, wanted to gain US experience as well.

like

Rotational analyst at 1832 asset management comp?

What’s a rough comp range for Manager at Strategy& in Canada?

like

Fishes, can someone help with the Sr Analyst range at Novartis? Is 22 a reasonable ask?

funnylike

Can anyone share a salary range for a Privacy Manager role in the private sector for someone with a JD and several years of experience?

how much harder is banking then valuation?

likefunny

Hi all, do we have atleast some say in the projects we are assigned to as a new joinee in IBM? Any reason we can give since I've been working in banking domain for 6.8yrs and want to join another? Will it be considered?

IBM

helpful

How to get into IBM ISL from GBS

like
like
like

Any thoughts or opinions on IBM or SAP projects
Work culture, Pay, Experiance

like
like

What’s fair pay at a big NYC agency as a new AD?

Is there any band at each level? If yes what is the starting band for Manager level and min salary package?

like

What is one small action that you would recommend ladies in tech do once a week to help their career move forward?

I keep seeing posts that associates at mid-size/biglaw firms don’t get given the opportunity to go to court. Is this true across most larger firms, even if you lateral with some experience?

like

More Posts

Does anyone ever feel morally or ethically conflicted working in this space? Serious question.

like

I have an offer in hand from 1 org and negotiating with another for a better pay.
However the other organisation is asking to share the offer letter.
Should I share?

like

PwC, are you butthurt because you weren't a paratrooper?

like

Which advisory group has the least travel out of AAS, FDD/TAS, and risk advisory? Or is it all dependent on the client and team nowadays? And is the travel schedule comparable to consulting? (ex. M-Th on a plane)

Any new referrals for customer Service Manager in banking domain?

like

Has Deloitte University in Toronto resumed for new grads?

Hi guys,
I have got offer letter from pwc sdc (bangalore) my joining date is 6 th june.
I have not recieved any confirmation regarding laptop delivery,Wfh or wfo.
I have asked from my HR so ge mentioned please be ready,You MAY need to work from office as per business requirements.
And my colleagues who have been hired through same process have got mail already regarding laptop delivery and wfh.
I am confused 😕

like

I joined my company as a BI- Analyst and now they are teaching us SAP HANA (DATA MIGRATION). Is it good start for a fresher??

like

I'm going to Machu Picchu next month with my brother and hiking the Inca trail. Any recommendations on what I absolutely need to bring for the hike? Anyone who hiked the Inca trail take like a battery pack or something with them for their camera?

Also, I'm considering bringing my drone even tho I know I can't take it into any of the sacred places like Machu picchu. I also have to register it with customs when I get into the country. Is it still worth taking? I can use it around Cusco and Lima

likehelpfulfunny

Is it pandemic or burnout? Paralegals or admin staff are all trying to push work or bad attitude (FYI in transactions) more and more. Any similar experience?

like

Hi fishes,

1.What level/ band does the principal consultant role at infosys map to? Is it equivalent to Director or Sr Mgr level?
2. How are the projects and opportunities with lifesciences practice? Are there any on-site opportunities?

Thanks in advance

What will be the work from home benefit’s in IQVIA?

Anyone have any good audit jokes or one liners?

like

BakerTilly people, what application do you use to prepare your financial statements? Do you use word/excel?

likefunny

Vis entering the lake monster’s lair…

Post Photo

Can anyone here answer my questions regarding relocation to SLC for Goldman Sachs? Please DM me.

like

Hi, i recently joined jio in march and my payslip wasn't generated for march and cannot i raised the concern to HR asking the same and there was no response from them, now even for april i cannot see the payslip can you guys please confirm when is payslip gets generated for new joinee

Any advice on networking to find a new role? I've worked in the same place for so long and I'm not sure how to get started.

like

Desperately looking for an L4 role in APJ or AMER can anyone help?

like

I teach in a third and fourth grade school. What criteria do other schools use for determining when students should receive reading support?

like

Additional Posts in Construction Management

I work for a big GC in an entry level role. Most of the work is private, but they have some public projects in their portfolio. I graduated college this year with a civil engineering degree. How safe are CM jobs, especially at the entry level, with a probable recession in the near future?

Does anyone have anything to share about what it was like in this industry in ‘08 or the dot com bust? I’m sure it varies from company to company and from market to market. Any insight would be appreciated.

likesmart

Does anyone know of any good online construction project management courses?

like

My husband wants to get into PM work in construction (Ideally WFH). Currently he’s doing lighting protection but has been very ambitious and deals a lot with multiple contractors on sites. He should be taking his Journeyman certification test early next year. Any advice for how he can make the shift into the PM world? He’s working to get his CAPM early March 2023 and should have his associates in business be the end of 2023. And advice is appreciated :)

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal