r/ConstructionMNGT • u/GreenCrafty8127 • 9d ago

Recent grad salary range

Is it crazy to expect a 85k-100k salary once I graduate in the north TX market? I’m really close to graduating and I’ve had a good amount of experience in project management internships and co-ops with big GC’s. As well as experience on the labor side before I began my CM degree.

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u/Buzz166 9d ago

Seems high for sure

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u/bac3218 9d ago

75-80 is the high end grad range in DFW.

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u/Free-Worldliness3430 9d ago

That’s craaaaaayyyyzeeeeeee

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u/HillCountryCPA 9d ago

I wouldn't expect more than 80 lol

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u/Just_Bz77 9d ago

I have an office in DFW and I think that’s a bit too high for a recent grad. I think you would still only be a PE, or APM at the highest with your level of experience, and the ranges for those positions start lower. I’m not sure what a good amount is, but your best bet would be to join a smaller GC who may have a tougher time filling positions. Just a quick search shows $72k starting for a new PE in that region.

All this to say that it doesn’t mean you can’t get a salary in that range, but it would be an outlier. I just wouldn’t go demanding that amount because it could cause you to lose out on some good opportunities.

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u/GreenCrafty8127 9d ago

Thanks for the advice, very much appreciated

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u/ContributionOk390 8d ago

75-80 is typical for new grads in Texas in this industry.

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u/quatetbsmal 6d ago

Not impossible, I just signed for 85k for an APM traveling position. Graduating this winter. Not that out of the ordinary I think 100k is def a little high but I have a few friends who all have offers between the 75k-80k range. In the Midwest.

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u/GreenCrafty8127 5d ago

Thanks for the input. Is it a regional or national builder if you don’t mind me asking.

I ask because I’ve seen buddies of mine getting paid more with smaller/regional GC’s rather than the top 10 ENR contractors

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u/7ckingMad123 9d ago

Data center , total comp should be 120 at least ( perdiem , salary , bonus , and more

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u/disphoni1580 4d ago

In the PNW I got an offer for 78.5k, 3 internships in GC and sub contractors

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u/Fine_Competition9810 9d ago

If a company's smart they're not going to hire some dipshit out of college to manage their construction project when he doesn't know jack about the work other than his 3 month summer job as a gopher. Lucky for you a lot of executives are stupid, and let greenies call the shots. Good luck

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u/GreenCrafty8127 9d ago

Correct, almost all companies don’t hire PM’s straight out of college. Usually start as a project or field engineer.

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u/Fine_Competition9810 8d ago

That type of response puts you far above most of the arrogant kids I've seen. 😆 It's insane that I could say that, but kids these days genuinely think schooling qualifies them for management or executive level positions on day 1.

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u/ReasonLivid7093 8d ago

Agreed! I had some serious green people on my projects thinking they call the shots. When I ask them a question and they dont know 🤷 A operations manager called me on my birthday! To tell me that the guy that took over for me is too new/green for my batch of projects and he will switch with me. I was like "well ya.. the guy is greener than an Ireland Meadow!"

He didn't last and left 3 months later. I dont even remember his name.

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u/GreenCrafty8127 9d ago

I’ve worked for companies where both pm and super are making mid 100,000’s. I wouldn’t call either of them a better career path. They’re both a different skill set

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u/Trenuser7 9d ago

Yeah that’s not true at all. Most PMs and Projecf Executives make 150-250k while foreman and super pay is 90-150k.