My route into construction … Jack Norkett, senior project manager at RED Construction

2025-01-28T07:00:00

The industry includes an impressive range and variety of roles – but unless you are on the inside it can be hard to know how to break in, let alone progress to the top. In this series, we talk to professionals about their often surprising career twists and turns

How long have you been working and what is your current job?

I have been working in construction for 16 years now, having started when I was 16 and straight out of school. I did a carpentry apprenticeship and worked for a main contractor, who let me work with carpentry sub-contractors wherever possible, and I always jumped at the chance.

Now, I am a senior project manager. My responsibilities include advising clients, managing project teams, resolving challenges, leading communications and managing project finances. The seniority of the role has given me the opportunity to work on some of RED Construction’s biggest projects.

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