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Careers in the Preconstruction Phase
People with careers in the Preconstruction phase design and plan our future! They turn a concept into a set of plans. Their plans guide professionals during the Construction phase of the project.[/column]
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Salary: $158100
Education: Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Civil Engineers
perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Salary: $95440
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Transportation Engineers
develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow.
Salary: $95440
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Architects
plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Salary: $89470
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Landscape Architects
plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
Salary: $75440
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Cost Estimators
prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
Salary: $72960
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Surveyors
make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.
Salary: $70260
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Geodetic Surveyors
measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
Salary: $70260
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Interior Designers
plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
Salary: $61400
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Architectural Drafters
prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
Salary: $59120
Education: Bachelor's degree
Civil Drafters
prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, and water and sewerage control systems.
Salary: $59120
Education: Associate's degree
Civil Engineering Technicians
apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Salary: $56590
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Surveying Technicians
adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
Salary: $49770
Education: Associate's degree
Strong job growth
Mapping Technicians
calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
Salary: $49770
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
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Careers in the Construction Phase
People with careers in the Construction phase literally build our future! These are the people who build the houses we live in, the warehouses where we receive our Amazon orders from, the offices we work in, the schools we study at, and the recreational facilities we use. Let’s also not forget infrastructure projects that are less popular such as highways, bridges, airports, power stations, chemical plants, refineries and mills.[/column]
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Construction Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Salary: $107260
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Solar Energy Installation Managers
direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Salary: $72990
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Construction Workers Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Salary: $72990
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Pile-Driver Operators
operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures, such as buildings, bridges, and piers.
Salary: $71880
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Construction and Building Inspectors
inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Salary: $66470
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Crane and Tower Operators
operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
Salary: $64010
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Hoist and Winch Operators
operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
Salary: $62730
Education: No degree required
Tapers
Tapers seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Salary: $62140
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Electricians
install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Salary: $61550
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters
lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.
Salary: $61100
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Plumbers
assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.
Salary: $61100
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.
Salary: $58650
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
Salary: $58420
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
Salary: $56440
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Mechanical Insulation Workers
apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
Salary: $55470
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Sheet Metal Workers
fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; or inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Includes sheet metal duct installers who install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.
Salary: $55320
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Construction Equipment Operators
operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.
Salary: $55280
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.
Salary: $54700
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Construction Carpenters
construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
Salary: $54200
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Rough Carpenters
build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
Salary: $54200
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Dredge Operators
operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
Salary: $53790
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Riggers
set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.
Salary: $53020
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
Salary: $52100
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fire-proofing, or acoustical material.
Salary: $51930
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Earth Drillers
operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap sub-surface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. May use explosives. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.
Salary: $51040
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Glaziers
install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
Salary: $50970
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Paperhangers
cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces such as walls and billboards. May remove old materials or prepare surfaces to be papered.
Salary: $49820
Education: No degree required
Floor Layers
apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Salary: $49740
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
Salary: $49390
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Excavating Machine Operators
operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.
Salary: $48500
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
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Careers in the Maintenance and Operations Phase
People with careers in the Maintenance and Operations phase keep our future intact! These are the people who make sure the house we live, the office we work in, and the roads we drive on are in good shape. They also maintain the smooth operation of industrial buildings such as refineries, power plants, chemical plants, and mills.[/column]
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Elevator Installers and Repairers
assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Salary: $86200
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Electrical Power-Line Technicians
install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
Salary: $74410
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Commercial Divers
work below surface of water, using scuba gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.
Salary: $71850
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Boilermakers
construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
Salary: $67430
Education: No degree required
Control and Valve Technicians
install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Salary: $62400
Education: No degree required
Millwrights
install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Salary: $59080
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Civil Engineering Technicians
apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Salary: $56590
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Refractory Materials Repairers
build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits and ovens, using refractory materials.
Salary: $55080
Education: No degree required
Landscaping Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.
Salary: $54040
Education: Associate's degree
Strong job growth
HVAC Installers
install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.
Salary: $53410
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
HVAC Technicians
install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.
Salary: $53410
Education: Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Solar Hot Water Installers
install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.
Salary: $44180
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Weatherization Technicians
perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.
Salary: $44180
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Septic Tank Servicers
clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.
Salary: $43930
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
Highway Maintenance Workers
maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement, repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along road or plow snow from roadway.
Salary: $43200
Education: No degree required
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
Salary: $33800
Education: No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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One Comment on “Careers in Construction”
As a cement mason with over 25 years of building experiences and I love to build things with my hands. I also have a level 2 certificate in general construction.