Anyone here if Regional Construction are going to be laying off specialists? Just heard today that starting in September, CMO will be doing all Admin tasks (Construction Activation, As-Built, FIR, Etc.) on all Residential jobs (SDU/MDU) and Specialist will be doing all admin tasks for Commercial jobs. Concerning as we have many people that are 100% Resi and now if they do 0 admin work what are they going to be doing or needed for?
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@3p1 you are absolutely correct. I have mentioned several times that you cannot successfully build projects from behind a desk without field experience. Some NPMs can manage both administrative and field tasks effectively, while others struggle and complain about not having enough time. I believe that the CMO positions were created for this reason, as tasks are not progressing as quickly as anticipated, and there's a reason for this, which you have provided examples to illustrate.
Regarding potential layoffs, I anticipate that the organization may let go of struggling employees, especially those who are eligible for retirement, while retaining those with potential, seasoned employees (even those eligible for retirement) who make managing both administrative and field tasks seem effortless
Again, it's just my opinion
You heard correctly. However, let’s look at the practical reality of the situation.
Can a CMO effectively manage a project solely from behind a desk without the support and field expertise of NPMs, Specialists, Construction Technicians, or other field personnel? Successful project management depends on more than reports and workflow systems. While a task may appear as “Ready for Approval” or indicate that it’s prepared for the next phase on paper, field conditions often tell a different story.
There are numerous factors that can delay progress that aren’t reflected in a report—such as undeveloped property, underground cable that has not yet been installed, permitting issues, or other unforeseen site conditions. Without input from personnel in the field, decision-makers lack the real-time visibility needed to accurately manage projects.
In addition, field personnel play an important role in reviewing contractor estimates to help ensure Comcast is not being overcharged and that work is being performed as scoped.
As for the possibility of layoffs, at this point, that remains uncertain.
Let’s be honest. With Comcast’s recent track record you know exactly what’s going to happen next…