I’m currently in architecture. I’ve been trying to switch over to construction management like position such as project, engineer or field engineer in order to grow my skills elsewhere. I really hate design-y crap and non-real projects and I’ve had several interviews, I’ve put out dozens of applications, several phone screenings, and personal referrals from people I know, and yet I still can’t land any job. I’m thinking about going to school part-time for construction management at this point..?

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I went through the same experience back in the 90s; all jobs available in construction would have represented a pay cut, which is hard to swallow. Mainly because it would have been starting again with no experience.
Regrettably, I didn’t, instead I obtained a contractor license and started by building a small house for spec.
If I had to do it again I would have sought a job as assistant PM at a large construction company, earning little money.
Two years of this with your architecture background will totally transform you.
You can then decide what you want to do. (With a substantial pay increase)

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Much appreciated. 🦺

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