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Interviewing for a project management position

Started this discussion. Last reply by henry cohen Oct 2, 2011. 7 Replies

I'm interviewing for a PM position with a high end design build company in Seattle next week.I own a design build company but have never worked for anyone else.What would you ask me?Continue

AutoCAD 2011 LT

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Ray, RLA Mar 9, 2011. 6 Replies

Anyone have experience with buying and using an older version of CAD?  I have an old version that no longer works and 2011 LT is over $1000! Any input? I'd also be willing to use another CAD program…Continue

What is the best format for a cover letter - blank verse or iambic pentameter.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Kingsbury Mar 16, 2011. 14 Replies

Any input on which rhyme scheme is best suited for a cover letter?

Can you suggest a different material?

Started this discussion. Last reply by mark foster Mar 18, 2011. 28 Replies

Hi All, I installed a simple front stair last year made from 6x6 treated timbers and a gravel tread (pictured below).…Continue

 

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Jonathan Smith, RLA replied to Heather Smith's discussion 'Walking in America'
"Although...I wouldn't want kids walking on cow paths along the highway."
Apr 13, 2012
Jonathan Smith, RLA replied to Alexander Smith's discussion 'Reasonable percentage mark up for plant material?'
"If I buy a plant from a wholesale nursery for $10 and sell it for $30, the final price is where I get my labor, overhead and profit? But if I buy the same plant for $20-25 from a retailer, where do I earn my labor, overhead and profit? "
Apr 12, 2012
Jonathan Smith, RLA replied to Alexander Smith's discussion 'Reasonable percentage mark up for plant material?'
"So should you take the wholesale cost and bring it to retail before applying you overhead and profit?  Everything else costs retail.  Seems as though it would be better to purchase materials from a retailer."
Apr 12, 2012
Jonathan Smith, RLA replied to Alexander Smith's discussion 'Reasonable percentage mark up for plant material?'
"Does this 2.5-3 x markup include overhead and profit, labor and amendments?"
Apr 12, 2012
henry cohen replied to Jonathan Smith, RLA's discussion 'Interviewing for a project management position'
"Sounds like a typical D/B PM position to me. Lots of work and responsibility, but can be rewarding. Good luck Jon."
Oct 2, 2011
Jonathan Smith, RLA replied to Justin W. Lee's discussion 'Follow up to Interview'
"Yes, a thank you letter is a good "By Mennen!"   "
Oct 2, 2011
Andrew Garulay, RLA replied to Jonathan Smith, RLA's discussion 'Interviewing for a project management position'
"I'd want to know that you had direct experience in the construction of the types of projects that you would be about to manage. ... mostly to know that the work crews and subs would respect your management.   I'd want to know…"
Oct 2, 2011
Eric Gilbey replied to Jonathan Smith, RLA's discussion 'Interviewing for a project management position'
"How many crew members did you manage as owner? Sounds like you were the sole designer...I also came into a new position about 4 years ago where I had to give up creating real designs that were pulled from the printer/off the desk to be immediately…"
Oct 1, 2011
Jonathan Smith, RLA replied to Jonathan Smith, RLA's discussion 'Interviewing for a project management position'
"Here's the job description:     Project Manager/Construction Manager Job Outline Overview: This position will be responsible for profitably running the construction division of. The construction division consists of two crews (3…"
Oct 1, 2011
Andrew Garulay, RLA replied to Jonathan Smith, RLA's discussion 'Interviewing for a project management position'
"Project Manager is a very general term. Landscape architects generally equate it to meaning "contract administrator", but it is a term that means tons of different things to different people, different professions, and different…"
Oct 1, 2011
Jonathan Smith, RLA replied to Jonathan Smith, RLA's discussion 'Interviewing for a project management position'
"I'll give you my initial response and maybe you can help me formulate a better one.    I'd definitely miss the drive that comes from hard work that results in benefits to my bottom line. I'd miss the flexibility that being…"
Oct 1, 2011
Eric Gilbey replied to Jonathan Smith, RLA's discussion 'Interviewing for a project management position'
"Jonathan, Good to seek feedback on this. I would ask what you would miss most about your role as owner, while transitioning to project manager. For example, do you expect to find it more fulfilling to focus your role on projects (specific sites,…"
Oct 1, 2011
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Interviewing for a project management position

I'm interviewing for a PM position with a high end design build company in Seattle next week.I own a design build company but have never worked for anyone else.What would you ask me?See More
Oct 1, 2011
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Jonathan Smith, RLA commented on Jonathan J. Bob's group 'Design/Build'
"I'm interviewing for a PM position with a high end design build company in Seattle next week. I own a design build company but have never worked for anyone else. What would you ask me?"
Oct 1, 2011

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University of Idaho
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At 3:20pm on September 26, 2011, Lori Molitor said…

Hi John,

 

To answer your question from the plant database thread, I don't contract with anyone.  I'm with a large A/E firm (URS Corporation) and most projects are bid by contractors through the client.  We typically have little, and sometimes no, contact with the contractor.  I've had one client ask for our assistance with construction observation, but that was when I was back in Texas.

At 8:56pm on March 3, 2011, Heather Smith said…
You need to change your Title information!
At 2:24pm on January 22, 2011, henry cohen said…

Thanks for the comment Jonathon, when I first saw the pics, I thought it was a joke(well it is, in a sense), anyone who has to put it on a blog and write about, that's a joke also.

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