Look around you…
Construction is an exciting field with many different career paths and opportunities. Generally, there are three branches of construction: residential (house building, remodeling), commercial (businesses, offices), and heavy industrial (power plants, mills, steel work). Within these three categories are numerous occupations including brick mason, carpenter, equipment operator, inspector, quality control, drywall finisher, painter, electrician, HVAC technician, insulator, estimator, pipefitter/welder, plumber, roofer, sheet metal worker, iron worker, safety, project manager, and more! As you can see from this list, construction is no longer a “dangerous, dirty, disrespected” job, but an educated, respected, and well-paid profession.
What it takes.
- Strong Math, Science, and Time Management Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Follow Directions
- Satisfaction in Teamwork
- Hands-on Work with Tools
Additional Resources
Careers in construction
$80,000
Welder
$90,000
Carpenter
$114,000
Project Manager
Exhibitors.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT: SUPERVISOR
Construction supervisors are responsible for the management and safety of construction projects. They oversee the jobsite from start to finish. They are tasked to plan, organize, and carry out the project. This must be done in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. So, while they not only must ensure their crew is working safely, they also must ensure the crew is producing quality work in a timely manner to meet deadlines for the customer.
Courses to take in high school.
Tuscaloosa City Schools Students
Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy (TCTA)
Building Construction Pathway
NCCER Construction I: Framing
NCCER Construction II: Site Prep
NCCER Construcion III: Finishing
Cabinetmaking I
Senior Pathway Project
