Has anyone here transitioned from construction management to architecture? My undergrad degree is in Const. Mgmt and I have done a lot of work in this area (8 years) but want to move more into design. Any thoughts or insights into this potential transition?
what is starting pay of a new architect out of grad school WITH 7 years experience in construction and insternships during their grad work in an architects office?
I graduated with a BA in architecture last year, working in construction management for a year now. Currently, I am looking to get back into architecture. During my last interview I was asked how much I got paid as a project coordinator. In which my interviewer replied with: "that's what some one in our firm makes with 5 years experience." I'm sure you are familiar with a Project Coordinator's salary-- not alot.
Anyway I think after architecture school you would be much more fit being a Project Architect/Job Captain compared to someone without your heavy construction experience. Initially I recommend going to a firm who is in the construction phase for their projects. They would grab you right up.
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Const. Mgmt to Architecture
Hello all:
Has anyone here transitioned from construction management to architecture? My undergrad degree is in Const. Mgmt and I have done a lot of work in this area (8 years) but want to move more into design. Any thoughts or insights into this potential transition?
MACattack
I thought about doing that, but all those elitist pencils and sketchbooks turned me off to it.
:.p
Come on, for the love of Frank G., come on . . .
MACattack :-)
My undergrad is Construction-been working in it for 7 years and am starting a MArch this summer. What do you want to know?
are you willing to take about a 15 to 20k pay cut?
what is starting pay of a new architect out of grad school WITH 7 years experience in construction and insternships during their grad work in an architects office?
I graduated with a BA in architecture last year, working in construction management for a year now. Currently, I am looking to get back into architecture. During my last interview I was asked how much I got paid as a project coordinator. In which my interviewer replied with: "that's what some one in our firm makes with 5 years experience." I'm sure you are familiar with a Project Coordinator's salary-- not alot.
Anyway I think after architecture school you would be much more fit being a Project Architect/Job Captain compared to someone without your heavy construction experience. Initially I recommend going to a firm who is in the construction phase for their projects. They would grab you right up.
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