Builds and coordinates 3D models for a specific construction project.
You model ductwork in Revit, export files for clash checks, and update drawings when a ceiling height changes.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. 2- or 4-year degree in drafting, architecture, or construction tech.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Drafting & Design Technology, Architecture, Construction Management.
Growing faster than average. Steady demand on medium and large projects.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI auto-models and clears routine clashes, cutting entry modeling roles; coordinating trades and hard conflicts stays human.
Classes: CAD or drafting CTE, Geometry, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3011.
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