I had to check the work of subcontractors and problem shoot. The economy was so strong that we had particular problems getting electricians. We also had problems finding people to put in sprinklers. The most important skill Jamie learned on that assignment was how to supervise other workers. It takes your best abilities to take on a job like that, she stated, especially in a field as diverse as construction.
Construction is like no other career.
You just have to get in the pool and start paddling. His supervisor took him to the local Wal-Mart to quickly buy an acceptable pair of working boots. Also, smoking is very hazardous on a construction site. Jamie recalls that enforcing the smoking policy was a difficult part of the job. Maybe it was a combination of being a new employee, being young, being 'green,' and, maybe, even a female.