Runs giant infrastructure jobs like highway interchanges, bridges, and water plants.
You start in a site trailer reviewing how many cubic yards of dirt moved yesterday, then meet state DOT inspectors about a bridge deck pour. You sign off on a $2 million equipment rental before lunch.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 10 years after high school. Civil engineering or construction management degree plus 10+ years on highway, bridge, or utility jobs.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Civil Engineering, Construction Management.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Infrastructure funding keeps demand high.
Low risk for 10 years. AI speeds schedules and quantity tracking; managing crews, agencies and risk on giant jobs stays human.
Classes: Physics, AP Calculus, Construction CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9021.
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