How To Become A Construction Project Manager Without A Degree

Do you have dreams of becoming a project manager in construction someday? You can definitely turn this dream into reality even if you didn't go to college for it! Learn more about how to become a construction project manager without a degree in this video!

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Jason Schroeder

Key Moments In This Episode
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00:00 Intro & Summary
00:33 Important Qualities To Become A Construction Project Manager
01:11 My Journey Working In Construction
03:29 How To Find Out If Construction Is For You
03:51 How To Get Started In Construction
04:11 How To Make Progress & Get Promoted In Construction
05:15 Importance Of Learning Each Position In Construction
05:41 How To Understand The System In Construction
05:53 How To Showcase Your Skills
06:31 Helpful Resources For Learning About Construction
07:29 Tips For Building A Career In Construction
09:21 Learn More With These Resources

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Learn More About Jason
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Jason Schroeder is the owner and lead consultant at Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level.

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[OnlyTruths]

As a former multifamily PM, be aware of burnout. It is very possible in the construction industry. I have had to work plenty of late nights and weekends due to a high workload. You can easily work 60+ hours on a 40 hour salary and your employers wont stop you, therefore, if you actually run the numbers, you aren't being paid nearly as much as you think. PTO was another issue that I constantly faced. I had plenty of it but could not take any due to having to run 4-5 projects at a time. Your projects are like your babies, no one but YOU will be willing to take care of them. Other PMs will turn a blind eye when you need time off as YOUR project is YOUR baby. The video talks about the good, I'm here to mention the "possible" bad.

[observantone]

He’s right it happened for me field operations supervisor just out of experience

[alancastellon]

Excellent videos! Found you yesterday and subscribed to your Channel right away. Studying some project management courses now through coursera. Then construction project management. Then going to get my CAPM through PMI. I’m very excited to try a new career and I feel i have what it takes. Your videos are excellent and give solid advice. Keep ‘em coming!

[luisv]

Great video I myself completed a four year apprenticeship as a cement mason I am now a journeyman. I also completed another four year apprenticeship as an Ironworker . I want to work my way up to a superintendent business owner.👍

[JD-xmmg]

This is experience all for a large general contractor near Nashville Tn


At 20 i was a concrete laborer
At 23 became form carpenter
At 27 became crew leader
At 29 im a assistant supervisor

I am currently running a 3 million dollar parking lot project
Lots of storm drainage and structures

Now 2 weeks ago we got a p.o for a 15 million dollar expansion
These projects are right next to each other. Im in the meetings im involved in saftey plans and communicating with customers.

I’ve worked extremely hard
I failed at times and learned.
Im always LEARNING almost obsessive about it but i love construction

[juelz]

Great video; my best investment was my degree in construction management.

[chazlyle]

Finishing degree but watching to help find an apprenticeship or job experience in the interim, thanks!

[sigmachef-youtubetravler]

Hey Jason! Subscribed right away!

I have very basic construction knowledge but a lot of management experience and now have an opportunity to become a PM for a small construction company, your videos have given me a TON of confidence, thank you!

I saw on an earlier video that you were going to make a daily planner for project managers and put it on Amazon - do you have a link to that?

(I already have the Canva doc, I want the full doc!)

[asianthegreat]

Amazing video, I switched my major and start my construction management classes next semester thanks to you👍🏽

[izzyc.]

LOVE IT THATS WHAT IM DOING NOW AS A FIELD LABOR WORKING FOR. A G.C AND USING PROCORE ONLY THING IS I HAVE TATTOOS ON MY FACE AND NECK AS I HAVE A PAST SO CHANGES I NEED TO MAKE 👏

[demarcjackson]

Hey Jason live your videos watch the all the time.
But you make a lot of videos on people who are in higher positions but I’m a laborer for Holder construction for 3 months so far I love it and of course one day down the road want to become a superintendent and all that other cool stuff. But how do I show the company that I really want to improve myself to grow in the company and so they can sometime pull me to the side and give me some tips and or walk me through the process

[kenshiro]

I’m a CM for a national residential builder, but I’m interested in getting into commercial, any tips on how to get in?

[r.cmartinvickers]

What book or books do you recommend reading to learn about the various positions and duties in construction? Specifically luxury construction if there's any distinction...

[sigmachef-youtubetravler]

Also, the graphic is just a link to a book 📖 n this video?

[christianmartinez-oxqh]

Hi Jason! Thank you for your help. I'm an electrician and I hold an economics degree. Do you think I need another degree in CM? Or am I good to apply for PM positions?

[stephentonui]

Hi Jason.
I have been a construction manager in kenya for r several years. I recently immigrated to the US and am finding it hard to secure a PM job because I don't have a particular degree or diploma in project management.
How should i go about securing employment, even at lower level so that I may have an opportunity to showcase my experience?.

[andrew]

I’ve been a residential carpenter for about 7 years. I’m currently in school for construction management. Do you think it’s worth getting my bachelors degree or is an associates enough with my experience?

[joannamantilla]

What if you are looking to switch career paths towards the construction industry? Would you say this advice is the same?

[gillchesterton]

Hey Jason, Do you see any Black women in construction PM positions?

[tracyefulfordmpmpsp]

The U.S. Army has the best project Management program around.