What are the main disadvantages of site manager training?

After training as a construction manager, you will be able to manage and implement construction projects. You will organize, coordinate and monitor the work of the companies involved, be responsible for the budget and ensure that deadlines and quality are met. You can specialize in building construction or civil engineering.

The main disadvantages of site manager training are:

1. As site manager training usually takes place over two to three years alongside work, good time management is required. It is also combined with a management role, which further restricts the time budget.
2. The degree is still little known when applying to foreign employers, which can be a disadvantage in the application process. This is because university degrees are preferred there. However, the training is provided by ten professional associations and is therefore very well recognized in Switzerland. It is also possible to become self-employed.
3. Site managers must be flexible, as depending on the project, they may also be required to work after hours or at weekends. As they are responsible for several construction sites at the same time, depending on the size of the project, and are usually under deadline pressure, organizational skills are an important prerequisite for the job.
4. The pressure to pass the annual federal final exams is high. However, during the site manager training course, you are prepared for these exams in detail and there are pre-examination checks.

After training as a construction manager, graduates work in planning offices or general contractors. Employment is also possible in engineering and architectural offices, in specialized construction management offices or in a general contractor. Many construction managers become self-employed and set up their own company.

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