I work as a junior project manager, junior estimator, and IT support for a construction company, and I'm nearing the end of my second year here. I was hired by the owner, a family friend, to help modernize our systems, and I felt like I was making progress for the first year and a half. However, things have taken a turn for the worse since the owner passed away after battling cancer. His absence has left a significant void, and the company is struggling to adapt. I've been managing our longest project, which is not in the red but is only projected to yield a 5% profit at best. I've noticed a shift in the atmosphere around the office; former senior staff members have become dismissive and rude towards me, especially after I was given an office that belonged to one of them. Just yesterday, during a project accounting review, I offered my assistance with my project details, but I was waved away rudely. I'm starting to feel paranoid about my position. I wonder if I'm being set up to fail or if this is just the growing pains of a company in turmoil. Should I start looking for a new job, or is this just a rough patch? I joke with my colleagues that they won't fire me because of the complexity of my project, but I can't shake the feeling that once we reach the final stages, I might be let go.
Job title: junior project manager
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