33 min

General Contractor Talk with Tania Bosch The Job Talk Podcast

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General Contractor Talk with Tania Bosch
With over 20 years of experience combined in both the land development and construction industry, Tania brings a variety of experience in high end residential and commercial projects, attention to detail, passion for the industry, and a strong desire to ensure clients have an exceptional experience.
Construction is easy, people are complicated. It’s this appreciation for the relationship component of a project that helps Bouwen Construction yield success.
Outside of work, Tania is mom to a 15 yr old son, a 2 yr old dashound, and enjoys staying active and travelling.
Description
General Contractors, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by construction departments of companies outside the construction industry. They can also be self employed.
Job Forecast
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
Employment Requirements
A university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology is usually required.
A master’s degree in project management may be required.
Several years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent, are usually required.
Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements.
Professional engineering status or construction trade certification may be required by some employers.
Stressed about work? Check out our Career Crisis Interview Series: https://thejobtalk.com/help

General Contractor Talk with Tania Bosch
With over 20 years of experience combined in both the land development and construction industry, Tania brings a variety of experience in high end residential and commercial projects, attention to detail, passion for the industry, and a strong desire to ensure clients have an exceptional experience.
Construction is easy, people are complicated. It’s this appreciation for the relationship component of a project that helps Bouwen Construction yield success.
Outside of work, Tania is mom to a 15 yr old son, a 2 yr old dashound, and enjoys staying active and travelling.
Description
General Contractors, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by construction departments of companies outside the construction industry. They can also be self employed.
Job Forecast
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
Employment Requirements
A university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology is usually required.
A master’s degree in project management may be required.
Several years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent, are usually required.
Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements.
Professional engineering status or construction trade certification may be required by some employers.
Stressed about work? Check out our Career Crisis Interview Series: https://thejobtalk.com/help

33 min