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a team player. I’m not a follower. I do not believe in team bonding exercises. I do not believe that we have to be all jolly good pals to get a job done. I’ll leave all that bunkum to the public service.”
The CEO looked somewhat bemused as he stared at me for a few moments before saying. “Salary. What would be your salary expectations?”
I was a little surprised that he was continuing the conversation and decided that there was nothing to lose. “Since the project is ultimately the responsibility of two people, the Project Manager and the Construction Manager, I believe that the Construction Manager should be paid the same as the Project Manager.”
The fair haired man snorted derisively. “What makes you think that?”
I stared at him for a few moments, quietly assessing him. I guessed that he was the Project Manager and had a different view of the world to me. But, there was no point in me seeking a job by pretending that I was someone that I was not. I would explain my viewpoint and accept the consequences. “The Project Manager would be responsible for dealing with the client and managing the design and selection of equipment and reporting on overall performance to Gibson Construction. He, or she, would also be responsible for calling of the tenders for the major subcontracts and participate with the Construction Manager in the selection of the successful tenderers. The Construction Manager would be responsible for everything else required to get the job done. Everything else! That’s why I believe that they should be paid the same. They make an equal contribution.”
Nobody spoke when I completed my explanation. They just sat there staring at me, probably wondering if I was serious. But since no one said anything I decided to continue speaking. “Think about the film industry. They have a Producer, the Project Manager, and the Director, the Construction Manager. The two management situations are parallel. The success of a movie will be determined by the Director, not the Producer. The same goes for a construction project. The success of a project will ultimately depend on the Construction Manager not the Project Manager.”
The CEO glanced around at the others before saying. “Thanks for coming here this morning. Would you mind returning at three o’clock this afternoon with the others. We want to finalise this matter today and hope that we can advise all applicants of our decision this afternoon.”
***
I was the first applicant to be called in to the afternoon meeting. I thought that being the first one to be called was a good sign, and I was right. As soon as I entered I sensed that they had indeed made a decision. Judging by the smiles and nods directed towards me it seemed likely that they had decided that I was the man for the job. The CEO confirmed my suspicions moments later by pushing several type-written pages across the table towards me and saying. “We have decided to offer you the position of Construction Manager. This is the letter of offer, the employment conditions and job description are attached. Do you want time to consider it?”
Suppressing a surge of elation I said in what I hoped was a cool, steady voice. “Thank you. If I could just peruse these documents for a few minutes I should be able to give you my answer then.”
The CEO smiled and replied, “Certainly. Take your time.”
It took me just a few minutes to scan the letter and job description. I was being offered an unbelievable opportunity and the salary was way beyond my expectations. If the Project Manager got paid more than me then he was very well paid indeed. I looked up and smiled. “I accept.”
The CEO then stood up and leaned across the table with an extended right hand. “Congratulations Adam. The job is yours!”
Glancing around the table, and smiling at the others, I acknowledged their confidence in me. They all continued to smile and nod in return except for the fair haired man who was noticeably
The CEO looked somewhat bemused as he stared at me for a few moments before saying. “Salary. What would be your salary expectations?”
I was a little surprised that he was continuing the conversation and decided that there was nothing to lose. “Since the project is ultimately the responsibility of two people, the Project Manager and the Construction Manager, I believe that the Construction Manager should be paid the same as the Project Manager.”
The fair haired man snorted derisively. “What makes you think that?”
I stared at him for a few moments, quietly assessing him. I guessed that he was the Project Manager and had a different view of the world to me. But, there was no point in me seeking a job by pretending that I was someone that I was not. I would explain my viewpoint and accept the consequences. “The Project Manager would be responsible for dealing with the client and managing the design and selection of equipment and reporting on overall performance to Gibson Construction. He, or she, would also be responsible for calling of the tenders for the major subcontracts and participate with the Construction Manager in the selection of the successful tenderers. The Construction Manager would be responsible for everything else required to get the job done. Everything else! That’s why I believe that they should be paid the same. They make an equal contribution.”
Nobody spoke when I completed my explanation. They just sat there staring at me, probably wondering if I was serious. But since no one said anything I decided to continue speaking. “Think about the film industry. They have a Producer, the Project Manager, and the Director, the Construction Manager. The two management situations are parallel. The success of a movie will be determined by the Director, not the Producer. The same goes for a construction project. The success of a project will ultimately depend on the Construction Manager not the Project Manager.”
The CEO glanced around at the others before saying. “Thanks for coming here this morning. Would you mind returning at three o’clock this afternoon with the others. We want to finalise this matter today and hope that we can advise all applicants of our decision this afternoon.”
***
I was the first applicant to be called in to the afternoon meeting. I thought that being the first one to be called was a good sign, and I was right. As soon as I entered I sensed that they had indeed made a decision. Judging by the smiles and nods directed towards me it seemed likely that they had decided that I was the man for the job. The CEO confirmed my suspicions moments later by pushing several type-written pages across the table towards me and saying. “We have decided to offer you the position of Construction Manager. This is the letter of offer, the employment conditions and job description are attached. Do you want time to consider it?”
Suppressing a surge of elation I said in what I hoped was a cool, steady voice. “Thank you. If I could just peruse these documents for a few minutes I should be able to give you my answer then.”
The CEO smiled and replied, “Certainly. Take your time.”
It took me just a few minutes to scan the letter and job description. I was being offered an unbelievable opportunity and the salary was way beyond my expectations. If the Project Manager got paid more than me then he was very well paid indeed. I looked up and smiled. “I accept.”
The CEO then stood up and leaned across the table with an extended right hand. “Congratulations Adam. The job is yours!”
Glancing around the table, and smiling at the others, I acknowledged their confidence in me. They all continued to smile and nod in return except for the fair haired man who was noticeably
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