I've never thought of managing clients. Yes, I have a Civil Eng. degree. And yes, you don't need a degree for managing road projects or estimating. I realize that in a way, estimating is a waste of a degree.
If the only way of getting into a consulting firm is by bringing over clients, well...
Question for Civil Engineers involved in public works.
I've been a road construction contract administrator with a consulting firm, for 6 months. Got laid off due to shortage of work, now I'm considering working for a paving contractor doing estimating/project coordination.
I would like to...