Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Project Managers
Lauren, a Project Manager at JDI LLC & Vigil Family Wines, suggests that entry-level positions in the field are highly dependent on the specific area of interest, noting that "there is kind of an entry level position for every business sector of the construction industry," with examples including marketing coordinators, inside sales roles, project management coordinators, and entry-level accounting positions. Size and type of company dictates what opportunities are available.
Entry-Level, Project Management, Construction Industry, Marketing, Sales
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Undergrad
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Lauren Vigil
Project Manager
Current Companies: JDI LLC & Vigil Family Wines - Former Company: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Legal & Policy, Business Management & Admin, Marketing
Architecture, Construction & Design, Food, Beverages & Alcohol
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Marketing Coordinator positions exist within larger construction companies, offering an entry point into the field.
2. Inside Sales is a good starting point for those interested in the sales side of the construction industry.
3. Some companies offer Project Management Coordinator roles as an entry-level option for aspiring project managers.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergrad or a grad student might consider?
I think it really depends on what kind of piece of the business you want to go into. Depending on that, I would say marketing coordinators. A lot of the bigger construction companies have a marketing coordinator.
If you want to go into the sales side, I think inside sales is often a great place to start. In terms of project management, some companies do have project management coordinators, so you can kind of enter that way.
And then, obviously, there are kind of entry-level coordinating accounting roles and things like that. So it really just depends on how big or small the company you're looking at, and what kind of opportunities they offer. But really, there is kind of an entry-level position for every business sector of the construction industry.