I am currently a builder for a custom home builder in dfw area. I have been at my current position for almost two years now and looking to get out of the residential industry. Class of 21 with a construction management degree. I am a hard worker with a strong desire to learn. Most likely looking at commercial construction but open to other opportunities. If you or anyone you know has a spot they are looking to fill please let me know.
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Wanting to get out of residential construction, DFW
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Check out MYCON, they have some job listings in the area. They're a great company to work for. Aggie-owned and founded.
Look into Facilities Management too. One of the major IFM providers would love to have you... JLL, Sodexo, CBRE, Aramark, ABB, etc.
You might look at Beck construction. Also the two Dallas based airlines American and Southwest. They have not too small construction departments that manage projects around the country.
I work in commercial and multi family construction based in DFW, we have projects in multiple states. We are definitely hiring and I can put you in touch with our in-house recruiter.
DM me if you'd like to send over your resume.
DM me if you'd like to send over your resume.
You most likely can't PM me so post some contact info and I'll reach out. I'm a VP for one of the larger GC's in the country and we have offices in DFW. Can chat about your goals and what you are looking for.
When you say custom, are you talking $500/ft+ or "pick from a catalog" custom?
What is it about residential that you don't like?
What is it about residential that you don't like?
dbwh21 said:
I am currently a builder for a custom home builder in dfw area. I have been at my current position for almost two years now and looking to get out of the residential industry. Class of 21 with a construction management degree. I am a hard worker with a strong desire to learn. Most likely looking at commercial construction but open to other opportunities. If you or anyone you know has a spot they are looking to fill please let me know.
Same degree. Im in a unique commercial related field for over 20 yrs. It's on the consulting side not out in the field. If interested we may be hiring...chapaandy@yahoo.com
Just to play devil's advocate, I came from commercial construction (10 years) to working in residential construction when I bought my company 3 years ago (I build custom swimming pools).
I will say that residential is a whole different animal compared to commercial but depending on what you don't like about residential, you may like commercial even less.
If you like your flexible schedule in residential, you can kiss that goodbye in commercial. Based on your age and level of experience, you will be on a jobsite from 7a-5p or in the office. You might be able to take some time here or there for personal errands, but anything more than that will require taking PTO.
You also will more than likely be driving across the metroplex for different projects as companies tend to chase them all over. Depending on what you negotiate, you may or may not be eating that travel (gas) bill yourself. On top of that, you'll have more vehicle maintenance and wear & tear on your personal vehicle as you're probably not to the point of getting a company truck.
I will say I do miss the days of building complex schedules, making budgets, reviewing plans, walking the jobsite, and coordinating with my superintendent on the next phase of work but I love the flexibility I have in residential construction. I am in better shape physically as I am now able to go to the gym almost daily, cook healthy meals instead of going out to lunch 3-5 times a week, driving across the metroplex, and spend more time with my family on a regular basis.
I will say that residential is a whole different animal compared to commercial but depending on what you don't like about residential, you may like commercial even less.
If you like your flexible schedule in residential, you can kiss that goodbye in commercial. Based on your age and level of experience, you will be on a jobsite from 7a-5p or in the office. You might be able to take some time here or there for personal errands, but anything more than that will require taking PTO.
You also will more than likely be driving across the metroplex for different projects as companies tend to chase them all over. Depending on what you negotiate, you may or may not be eating that travel (gas) bill yourself. On top of that, you'll have more vehicle maintenance and wear & tear on your personal vehicle as you're probably not to the point of getting a company truck.
I will say I do miss the days of building complex schedules, making budgets, reviewing plans, walking the jobsite, and coordinating with my superintendent on the next phase of work but I love the flexibility I have in residential construction. I am in better shape physically as I am now able to go to the gym almost daily, cook healthy meals instead of going out to lunch 3-5 times a week, driving across the metroplex, and spend more time with my family on a regular basis.
Pick from a catalog custom. I mainly do the off-site houses, where the buyer already owns the land, which are closer to actual "custom". Our $/sf on the "off-sites typically run about $300-$400.
What I don't like about residential is the homeowners… Building 10 houses at a time and every homeowner blowing up my phone 7 days a week with issues or concerns. It becoming extremely taxing and mentally I feel drained. It's difficult to separate work & personal life, because I obviously want to turn over a good product, but sometimes it feel like I'm always go to lose the battle. Closing a house is becoming so difficult due to the large (and growing gap) between buyer expectations and quality of trades. Just becomes never ending and it feels like my hands are tied.
There are some aspects of the job that I enjoy but at the end of the day I just don't know if it's a great fit for me.
What I don't like about residential is the homeowners… Building 10 houses at a time and every homeowner blowing up my phone 7 days a week with issues or concerns. It becoming extremely taxing and mentally I feel drained. It's difficult to separate work & personal life, because I obviously want to turn over a good product, but sometimes it feel like I'm always go to lose the battle. Closing a house is becoming so difficult due to the large (and growing gap) between buyer expectations and quality of trades. Just becomes never ending and it feels like my hands are tied.
There are some aspects of the job that I enjoy but at the end of the day I just don't know if it's a great fit for me.
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