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I have AEE’s CBCP cert which is similar tor ASHRAE’s.  There are a handful of nationally recognized commissioning certifications and the BCxP is one of them. Not sure how they all rank.  Its helpful if you are a CxA or CxC and want to work on federal or state projects because sometimes (like...

Rita's book is all you need to pass. Run through it twice. 

I recommend buying all the NCEES required design references. You will hate yourself if you don't bring one book and there is a simple "look up" type question for that manual!

I like that it lets you know immediately if somebody cares enough about their career to spend time getting the cert. But I have met plenty of people who are certified and are worthless. It certainly isn't an end all be all. 

I don't think the PMP has much value in the construction industry (especially private contractors). I have had my PMP for two years and it has not helped at all  when applying to jobs/getting offers from what I can tell. 

I don't think it is worth your money. Experience in construction is king. 

Thanks! I figure I can work for another 10 or so years hopefully end up at GS-14/15 level and then look to make a move over to a Project Executive/VP type role. 

Steeda Mustang police cruiser?!

All three companies were not willing to negotiate PTO/vacation. I think only VP-level executives have the ability to negotiate PTO in the construction contracting industry.

Decided to stay in the Fed with the promotion to Resident Engineer. The prospect of being "the man" on the project and working on a $500MM program in the next year or two was the deciding factor. Its definitely a tough to leave $30k after-tax on the table but the job security in the Fed is...

Wow some really good insight in this thread. Losing my almost 4 weeks vacation per year is gonna be tough (plus unlimited sick. I have to give both Tishman and Skanska an answer tomorrow so i got some thinking to do tonight.

FERS (current Fed pension) is 1% per year of service of your top-3. So if I never leave and retire at 62 I will get 40% of my top-3 or $38,000/yr pension based on my current salary.  The Fed 401k program is pretty good with match up to 5%. Problem is I am leaving $30,000/yr salary on the table...

Right now I am employed by the Federal Government (GS-12 level) and work on construction projects as a Project Engineer. I have recently been offered multiple jobs in the private sector at top contractors (ENR Top 10) for about a 30% pay raise after-taxes. Also, I have been told that I will have...

You know you have studied too much when you freak out about the pencil

Source: http://gothamist.com/2016/05/26/engineer_lied_baby_died.php I assume he will get slaughtered in civil court and i can see his insurance company denying coverage. 

Essayons!

Just wait to get your number. 

Now you gotta wait two years to get to use PE... that can't be fun. But congrats anyway! (Sorry to be a party pooper)

I thought the School of PE (classroom) was excellent.

April examinees have it so much easier than October... has it even been 6 weeks?