Tracks waste recycling, materials, and green requirements on construction sites.
You walk the job site checking that dumpsters are sorted for metal and wood, photograph erosion barriers, and log documents for the LEED submission.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in construction, environmental science, or sustainability.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Construction Management, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Science.
Growing faster than average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Apps and AI automate waste tracking and green paperwork; site walks and coaching crews remain, but fewer coordinators are needed.
Classes: AP Environmental Science, Construction CTE, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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