Project Managers & Cost Managers, is there a shortage?
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Morning all, not sure if this is the right section so feel free to move.
The company I work for are really struggling to find Project Manager and Cost Managers. The company is a Property/Construction consultancy working across all sectors but we are really struggling to find good people at all levels. The department I work in are constantly interviewing but the people being interviewed have either very high expectations (probably fishing) or are not as good as their CV's make them out to be. I don't know if this is a sign of the industry picking up, or if any other companies are having the same issues. It really does seem as if there is a shortage.
What are other people in this industries experiences? Oh and feel free to send me your CV if you’re looking and I will pass it on![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
The company I work for are really struggling to find Project Manager and Cost Managers. The company is a Property/Construction consultancy working across all sectors but we are really struggling to find good people at all levels. The department I work in are constantly interviewing but the people being interviewed have either very high expectations (probably fishing) or are not as good as their CV's make them out to be. I don't know if this is a sign of the industry picking up, or if any other companies are having the same issues. It really does seem as if there is a shortage.
What are other people in this industries experiences? Oh and feel free to send me your CV if you’re looking and I will pass it on
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GT03ROB said:
If you are looking for good ones, there wil be a shortage. Always seemed to have been one to be honest. Looking for good project managers, cost or planning guys has been hard for a long time. I am a project manager for reference.
There just seems to be fewer than there were a few years ago, which is why I thought it might be down to an improving market and more competition for new recruits. Ultimately an improving market is a great thing but just means I am mega busy now as we need more staff, fancy a new job ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
GT03ROB said:
To be honest from what I've seen it's been a case of not enough new blood coming into the industry to replace the retiring generation. The business is very cyclical & seems to bring in new blood in fits & starts, there's no conveyor belt of talent coming through.
What do you pay?![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
You are probably right, we have had some really good grads the last couple of years but not as many as we could have taken on. From a pay point of view I believe we are competative, but I will be honest what people are paid is above may payscale. What do you pay?
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Super Slo Mo said:
Off topic somewhat, so apologies, but out of mild interest, what qualifications/experience would someone need to even consider a move into Project or Cost management? I'm thinking someone early 40's with a business management/logistics/engineering background, hypothetically of course
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With the right experience and skills moving into a specialist area of PMing would certainly be possible as a lot of companies are getting consultancies to pick up ever more specialist roles. Cost management would possibly require you to gain a degree in surveying and go the RICS route, although this is not always required.![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
Burba said:
Matt
I'm a PM and ex-cost manager - happy to discuss opportunities for the right move.
Looking at long term moves abroad, but challenges are always attractive!
Hi Burba, I see you are London based. The company has loads of opportunities in London and I know a few guy who have made the move over to the states recently as we have several global offices. What sector are you working in? Feel free to pm me.I'm a PM and ex-cost manager - happy to discuss opportunities for the right move.
Looking at long term moves abroad, but challenges are always attractive!
Ver.4 said:
Of topic so I apologize but what would be the best way to get into such a role? I am studying PRINCE2 foundation in my own time whilst working. I understand that it isn't welcomed by everyone but I am just trying to be practical with my self study time.
Are there entry level positions? Even as an assistant to be trained and shadow/learn skills of a retiring PM? I only come across jobs that are requiring 5 years experience before being considered.
What is your background and what sort of experince/qualifications do you have?Are there entry level positions? Even as an assistant to be trained and shadow/learn skills of a retiring PM? I only come across jobs that are requiring 5 years experience before being considered.
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