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Careers in Construction
What Do We Do?
We BuildProjects
Founding Principal:To be a great builder who delivers
extreme customer satisfaction by doing it right the first time
To be a great builder, we need great workers
Hot Markets in our Region
Healthcare Education Power and Energy
Petrochemical Public / Government
• Time• Money• Specialization
What is right for you?
Build with your hands or on the computer?
Jeans vs. dress pants? Clean or dirty shoes?
Work with people or by yourself?
Safe or adventurous?Move around or sit all day?
Spend your day inside or outside?
Math or English?
Your education needs are influenced by your choices
Work in the field
Work with equipment
Manage the project
Support the project
Apprentice / TradesTechnical School
College / University
• Three to four years of training
• Multiple trades to choose from
• Night classes• Tuition-free programs
Apprenticeship Training
Trades
• Boilermaker
• Bricklayer
• Cement Mason
• Commercial Carpenter
• Drywall Finisher
• Electrician
• Elevator Constructor
• Floor Coverer
• Heavy Highway Carpenter
• Glazier
• Insulator
• Ironworker
• Laborer
• Mill Cabinet Worker
• Millwright
• Operating Engineer
• Painter
• Pile Driver
• Plasterer
• Plumber
• Roofer
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Sprinkler Fitter
• Steamfitter
• One to two years• May start in high
school• Multiple career paths• Tuition costs
associated with some programs
Community College / Technical School
• Four year degree
• Options: engineering, architecture, construction management, business, marketing
• Tuition costs for coursework
College / University
There are multiple career paths you can choose in construction
High School or Career Technical Education
Construction Trades C.C. / Tech. School College/University
• Skilled Trades• Journeyperson• Master Craftsman• Crew Leader• Foreman• Superintendent
• Administrative• Tech Support• Draftsperson• Office Manager• Safety• Testing & Inspection
• Construction Manager• Civil Engineer• Design and Engineering• Architect• Accountant• Business/Sales/Marketing
• Estimator• Project Manager• Senior Management• Vice President
College/University
CFO, COO, CEO, Ownercourtesy of ibuildamerica.com
Your FutureBe part of the most exciting
industry - construction
You need:• Passion for the
industry• High school diploma• Be drug-free• Ability to get to work• Active driver’s
license
Basic skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and production
• Strong work ethic• Reliability• Desire to keep
learning• Team player
What employers look for:
• Family-sustaining base salary
• Subsidized health insurance
• Retirement plans • Vacation / sick time
What you can expect:
Pride in the physical sense of
accomplishment
Additional information about construction, with links to websites, is provided in the slide downs (About, Learn, Resources) on our Career in Construction page.