Also called: Project Superintendent
Runs building projects, from houses to skyscrapers, coordinating contractors, budgets and schedules.
You walk the jobsite at 6:30 a.m. with the superintendent, resolve a clash between the plumbers and electricians, then meet the owner about a change that adds $200,000.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in construction management or engineering; many rise from the trades.
Ways in: 4-year college, Trade school, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Much faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with scheduling and drawings; walking the jobsite and solving crew clashes stays hands-on human work.
Classes: Construction CTE, Geometry, Physics, Drafting or CAD class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9021.
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