5 Common Myths About Careers in Construction

The first myth is that construction careers cap out low. Executive-level compensation in commercial and heavy civil construction competes with corporate management roles in most regions we work, particularly once bonus structures are included.

“The second is that advancement requires a four-year degree. Plenty of the project executives we place came up through the field, not through a construction management program, and clients care more about track record than transcript.”

The third myth is that the work is unstable. Backlog visibility on most commercial and infrastructure projects runs well over a year out, which is longer job security than a lot of white-collar roles offer right now.

The fourth and fifth — that it is a young person's industry, and that women and career-changers do not have a path in — are both outdated. The candidate pool we place from looks nothing like it did even ten years ago.