Works for the building's owner, like a university or tech company, to keep the contractor and architect honest.
You review the contractor's monthly bill line by line, question a $50,000 charge, and walk the site to make sure work matches the drawings. You report straight to the client's leadership.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 12 years after high school. Construction or engineering degree plus 10+ years on the contractor side.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture.
Growing faster than average. Growing as universities, hospitals, and tech companies build more.
Low risk for 10 years. AI reviews pay applications and schedules; negotiating with contractors and protecting the owner stays human.
Classes: Business, Construction CTE, English composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9021.
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