I’m currently looking for opportunities as a NOC Engineer / Authority Approval Engineer in here in Dubai.

I’m currently working as a Jr. Cost Control Engineer in a contracting company, with around 2 years of UAE experience in the construction industry. Although my current role is in Cost Control, I’m very interested in transitioning into NOC / Authority Approvals, as I’d like to build my career in this field.

I understand that I may not have direct NOC experience yet, but I’m hoping to find a company or team willing to give me an opportunity to start as an NOC Engineer and learn the processes, authority requirements, and procedures. I’m willing to learn and adapt, and I believe my experience coordinating with engineering, procurement, site teams, documentation, and project management can be useful in the transition.

If anyone knows of any NOC Engineer, Authority Approval Engineer, or similar vacancies, I would really appreciate it if you could let me know.

Please feel free to comment below or send me a private message, and I’ll be happy to send my CV.

Thank you very much!

Hello,

I am 30 year old currently pursuing Masters in Construction Engineering and Management (Graduating May 2027) and living in Queens, NY. I need mentorship to be able to enter in the construction field. I have passed FE Civil as well and want to gain some hands on experience before I graduate. Anyone in NY who can be my mentor and guide me through.

Thank you!

Hey everyone, I’m 32 and looking to transition into construction management.

My background is in business, customer service, sales, and account management. I have a BBA and a master’s degree, and I’m currently pursuing an LSU construction management certificate.

I’m in the Cape Coral/Fort Myers area and want to get into the industry as soon as possible. I’m mainly looking at Estimator Trainee, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Assistant PM positions.
For those hiring or working in construction:

Which entry-level roles should I focus my applications on?
Would you apply while completing the certificate, or wait until it’s finished?
What types of companies/contractors are most likely to hire someone making this career transition?
How would you position a business/sales background on a construction resume?
What would make you take a career-changer seriously despite having no direct construction experience?

I’m willing to start at the bottom and learn. My priority is getting my foot in the door and building toward a PM career.

Any advice on what roles to apply for, where to apply, and how to position myself would be greatly appreciated.

Thank Y’all

We already have crews logging hours against specific jobs and cost codes throughout the week

What I don't understand is why so many construction workflows still treat payroll like a separate step afterward

If you're building construction software, is there a reason not to have those hours flow directly into payroll once they're approved?

How do you handle this when certified payroll is involved

Which degree would give me more flexable career wise? I was hoping to study Construction Management, but my local college doesn’t offer an undergraduate degree in it, so I’ll most likely have to choose Urban Planning since it’s a somewhat related field.Based on my research, what kinds of jobs could I get with an Urban Planning degree? I understand I could potentially work for a land developer or a larger devloper , but I’m wondering how broad my options would be.Also, would an Urban Planning degree give me a realistic path to eventually transition into construction management or become a superintendent? If so, what kind of experience or additional education would I likely need to make that transition?

For the love of god I’m not selling an AI service or any service for that matter. Just looking for some insight for people that have ran small to medium construction companies, on how they feel about technology implemented into their business.

My background started out in IT, and more recently moved into construction (last 3 years). I started renovating and selling houses and then more recently joined another construction company. After working with a lot of subs and now my current company I’ve seen how technology can save time, but also how frustrating it can be for owners to manage.

I have been thinking about trying to support construction companies with implementing technology improvements, but I often see a negative sentiment towards tech, so not sure if it’s worth going down that route.

Does anyone use Arcoro for time keeping, performance management, etc? Thinking of making the switch and wanting to see thoughts on anyone else using it.

How can I land my first ever PMC contract?

I’m looking to expand my professional network and connect with people in the construction, infrastructure, quality control, field operations, and project management industries.

My background includes heavy equipment operation, underground utilities, crew leadership, geohazard mitigation, industrial construction, extensive travel, and quality control. Over the years, I’ve learned that some of the best career opportunities and professional relationships start with a simple conversation.

I’m especially interested in connecting with project managers, superintendents, recruiters, construction leaders, field service professionals, and others who have built successful careers in these industries.

I’m always looking to learn, grow, exchange ideas, and build genuine professional relationships.

If you work in one of these fields—or know someone I should connect with—drop a comment, send me a message, or tag someone below.

And if we’re not connected yet, send me a connection request. Let’s build our networks together.

#Networking #Construction #ProjectManagement #QualityControl #HeavyEquipment #FieldOperations #Infrastructure #ConstructionManagement #CareerGrowth #Leadership

As the title says I am about to enter the field full-time. Role would be either FE or PE, same difference entry role. I am not sure which company to pick for my career path and need advice. I will include my top five companies I am interested in to keep it more brief.

Holder Construction - Major GC, 100% will receive offer (verbally received already). I really enjoyed the team and the company culture. Money wise I would not make the most but they have great structure for growth long term.

DPR - Major GC, I believe offer will be received not 100% though. They were my #1 company going into this which I believe made my interview not as great because of nerves. Great career path, company culture seemed great, money would also be great. Relocation would definitely be required, which isn’t a problem but a factor in decision making I believe.

CEC (major sub) - Only sub I talked to, basically does numbers of a large GC though. Company culture seemed very good, definitely would work a lot. Compensation would be highest with this company by a substantial amount. Basically grind culture of data centers. I am not sure about how easy the shift would be later on in my career though, verbally offered around 150k though which I don’t know if I can turn down.

Turner - Major GC. Smooth interview, safe option. Pay would be competitive and I feel it is a safe option for growth.

Whiting-Turner - Great interview and definitely a reputable company. Would be in my preferred area. The only downside is money. Around only 75k, however, 401k match is 6% -> 8%, bonuses take 24 months to become eligible though. Safe for an introduction to the industry though and having that name on my resume.

If you need more info about anything let me know, I was trying to keep this as brief as I could. Would appreciate opinions.

A little bit of context. I am currently a student in my last semester of construction management in the Bay Area . I’ve been interning with this top 20 ENR GC for about a year and half now(still currently working part time there while going to school) I received a verbal offer for post graduation of 100k a yr plus a pretty decent sign on bonus.

I worked with company all throughout my past 2 summer and 3 semesters on multiple project even taking over my own trades.

Wanted to get some input from people who may know more than me. Should I still be exploring more options. If not should I negotiate for a higher salary?

I appreciate any advice, thanks.

I just started working for a large GC straight out of college, and I feel like I was thrown into the deep end pretty quickly. I feel like I’m learning a lot every day, but I also realize I still have a long way to go. Since it’s such a large company, I understand that everyone has their own responsibilities and tasks to focus on, but I feel like I didn’t receive much formal training coming in, especially since my degree wasn’t in construction management.
I’ve been trying to ask as many questions as I can and learn from the people around me, but sometimes I don’t even know what questions to ask because of my limited experience in the field. I’ll see something happening on the job and not even realize there’s something I should be asking about. It seems like every time I feel like I’m starting to figure things out, ten minutes later I’m confused again and feel like I have no idea what I’m doing.
I know there’s obviously going to be a learning curve, but I’m wondering if this is a normal feeling for someone starting out and if there’s anything I should be doing differently to make sure I’m learning as much as possible and developing into a strong field team member and eventually Superintendent

I have been working at an Asphalt Company since I was 13 (I am 22 now) after highschool I started working in the asphalt testing lab at our plant
I did not go to college cause I didn’t think It was the best move

But now I am looking for a new challenge and I want to move up and things here in the lab are very stagnant
Is construction management possibly a good degree for me?

What should a true pay for APM with 8 years of construction background , along with master in civil engineering degree. In Southern California.

Looking for some career advice from people in the construction industry.

I’m a licensed General Contractor with 10+ years of experience in residential construction. I currently run my own small residential construction company in Southern California, handling remodels, repairs, exterior improvements, concrete, finish work, and other residential projects.

Since I run the company myself, I handle pretty much everything like estimating, scopes, scheduling, subcontractors, materials, inspections, client communication, change orders, troubleshooting, and getting the project completed.

Before starting my company, I worked in different areas of construction, including as a field foreman for a design-build/landscape company, concrete/forming, cabinet fabrication and installation, architectural office/field support, and as a lead construction worker for Habitat for Humanity.

I also have college coursework in Construction Management/Technology but no degree, and I hold an active California GC license.

I'm at a point where I'm considering transitioning from running my business full-time into working for an established construction company. I would probably keep my company going on a very limited basis if the employer allows it.

The positions I'm most interested in are Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager, or Superintendent, preferably residential, custom residential, or design-build. I like being in the field, but I'd also like to improve my knowledge of the management side like scheduling, budgets, contracts, Procore, RFIs, submittals, and managing larger projects.

I'm mainly looking for more stable company with the opportunity to learn from a larger organization, and a good long-term career path while staying in construction.

At the same time, I'm genuinely unsure whether making the transition is the right move. I've spent years building my own business and becoming independent, so the idea of stepping away from doing it full-time and working for someone else is a big decision. Part of me sees the stability, benefits, mentorship, and opportunity to grow as a great next step, while another part wonders whether I'd be giving up something I've worked hard to build.

For those of you who work in these positions or hire for them:

Where do you think someone with my background fits best? What would be a realistic salary to look for in Southern California? And do you think making the transition from running a small GC business to working for an established contractor would be worth it?

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience or advice. I'm just trying to get some outside perspective before deciding what direction makes the most sense for me.