It is important to help high school and
post-secondary students across the nation learn more about career
exploration and planning. Why? To give the students purpose and goals
to set during high school; to emphasize the importance of education in
achieving these goals; and to exposure students to realistic career
possibilities
This section provides a few of the job opportunities available in the
construction industry and gives information on what might be required of
the employer and what academic and/or experience the employee is
expected to bring to the job.
Several positions such as Estimator, Field Manager
and Superintendent have varied levels. Typically the senior positions
require more experience and have greater responsibilities.
When a high school degree is listed as a
requirement, many employers will accept an equivalent such as a GED.
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Builder/Assistant Builder |
Also see Superintendent & Field Manager
If you are required to:
Manage on-site activity
Schedule multiple houses (per day)
Coordinate on-site construction with minimal supervision
Conduct house inspections
Know and understand company and OSHA safety standards
Adjust personnel and equipment resources to problem solve
Maintain progress reports
Interface with various agencies
You will need all or a combination of:
High School degree required
College degree a plus
2 years superintendent experience
3 years assistant superintendent experience
4 years managing subcontractors |
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Closing Coordinator |
If you are required to:
Assist with contract administration and escrow tracking
Prepare presentations and special reports
Compose letter and other correspondence
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree
1 year certificate college or technical school
3 -6 moths related experience required
Equivalent combination of education and experience |
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Construction Operations Administrator |
If you are required to:
Maintain overhead budget and process invoices
Maintain schedule of department manager
Enter necessary data for processing and tracking orders
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree a plus
Construction scheduling experience a plus |
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Construction Schedule Manager |
If you are required to:
Coordinate and develop the construction schedule
Serve as schedule system administrator
Coordinate and train staff/vendors on procedures and use of
scheduling system
Maintain procedural manuals for scheduling system
Develop reporting system
Analyze reports for trends and problems
Manage the permitting process
Review building plans
Assist purchasing in the bid process
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree
College degree or equivalent experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience within
construction
Understanding of different steps of homebuilding preferred |
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Customer Care (Senior) Technician/Customer Care
Technician |
If you are required to:
Meet with homeowners to determine areas of concern
Coordinate repair schedules
Verify accuracy of subcontractor workmanship
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
3 years customer service experience
3-5 years construction experience |
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Design Planner |
If you are required to:
Coordinate the model merchandising design process
Audit all request for model installation
Manage the ordering and delivery of products
Assist in creating themes for models
Research new products and current trends
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
Design degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years design experience
Read and interpret information from blue prints a must |
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Development Coordinator |
If you are required to:
Acquire all building related plan approvals and permits
Expedite building schedules
Request and track changes to building plans/schedules
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
2 years administrative experience
Proficiency in computer applications a must |
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Expeditor/Assistant Expeditor |
If you are required to:
Provide to all involved parties constant communication and
feedback throughout the building process
Update schedules
Analyze reports
Maintain and disburse reports
Attend meetings and training sessions
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
Strong communications skills a must
Proficiency in computer applications a must |
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Field Manager |
Also see Builder & Superintendent
If you are required to:
Manage all functions of the job site home building process
Monitor daily progress
Schedule all construction activity
Manage contractors and inspect their work
Review budgets and monitor construction costs
Maintain time management system
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree a plus or preferred
3-5 years construction management experience |
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Forward Planning Assistant |
If you are required to:
Contract administration
Review internal documents
Prepare check requests for permits and fees
Maintain filing log and track plans
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree 2-year
Technical school 2-year
Equivalent combination of education and experience
6-months to 1 year work experience required |
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Framing Coordinator |
If you are required to:
Track enhancement of plans and specifications
Process repairs
Verify materials purchase order
Create cost budgets
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree
Blue print reading and interpretation |
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Laborers |
If you are required to:
Complete all tasks on time
Work well with others
Conduct punch out activities
Organize materials
Gear workmanship to highest homeowner satisfaction
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
1-3 years related experience |
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Land Acquisition Manager/Land Development Manager |
If you are required to:
Manage the engineering, entitlement and development of lots
Prepare land development feasibility studies
Obtain construction bids
Monitor construction activities for compliance to schedules
Prepare, review and update budgets
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree required (Engineering, Construction Management
or Urban Planning)
5 – 10 years of engineering, construction or development
experience |
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Land Entitlement Project Manager/Assistant Land
Entitlement Project Manager |
If you are required to:
Manage the planning approval (entitlement) process
Coordinate project reviews with specific departments (i.e.
acquisitions), land planner and/or outside consultants
Coordinate hiring of consultants
Coordinate preparation of budgets, checklists, and project
schedules
Oversee appropriate entities to ensure timely progression of
entitlement process
Ensure timely payment of fees and an accurate project budget
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree required
Project administration and planning experience preferred
Knowledge of municipal codes and regulations a plus |
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New Homes Counselor/Assistant New Homes Counselor |
If you are required to:
Follow policies, procedures and directives of the company for
selling homes
Develop competitive information
Keep active referral lists
Set up closings for sale of homes
Ensure display homes are in best possible showing condition
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree
Knowledge of real estate preferred
Sales experience a must
3-5 years new home sales experience preferred
Strong verbal communication skills |
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Project Coordinator |
If you are required to:
Manage project related documentation, contracts and
correspondence
Manage flow of paperwork between contractors and field offices
Prepare and update budget reports
Manage project files
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree 2-year
Technical school 2-year
Equivalent combination of education and experience
6-months to 1 year work experience required |
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Punchout/Finish Technician/Pre-Title Technician |
If you are required to:
Prepare homes for pre-walk, buyer walk and move in on time and
within budget
Lists items for repair
Identify completed activities
You will need all or a combination of:
Carpentry experience a must
New home construction experience a must
Vehicle, valid driver’s license and own tools a must |
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Purchasing Assistant |
If you are required to:
Process purchase orders
Interact with subcontractors and suppliers
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree
Strong computer skills a must |
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Purchasing Manager |
If you are required to:
Direct and manage purchasing activity
Develop cost estimates for home construction
Maintain a future cost projection system
Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance and workload
Negotiate the purchase of labor and materials
Manage contract documents
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree a plus (Business, Construction Management,
Engineering)
2 years construction experience a must
2 years purchasing experience a must
Proficiency in computer applications |
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Roofing Inspector |
If you are required to:
Schedule roof inspections
Sigh-off on roof prior to payment approval
Communicate with trade contractors and manage their
performance
Inspect work of trade contractors
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree (Construction Management or related degree)
Journeyman level Tradesman a must without college degree
3 years experience in the roofing industry |
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Safety Officer |
If you are required to:
Understand and manage all aspect of a company’s safety
program, OSHA’s and State’s requirements
Ensure construction personnel understand safety programs and
are properly trained
Establish a reporting and documentation system
Write reports and schedule follow-up meetings
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree
5 years construction management experience
30 classroom hours of official OSHA standards training
OSHA 500 preferred |
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Schedule Builder Coordinator |
If you are required to:
Update, generate and distribute reports
Maintain database
Order construction materials
Coordinate schedules of subcontractors
Troubleshoot software and computer technical issues
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College 2-years
2- years project management experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience |
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Service Data Coordinator |
If you are required to:
Input accurate information into data systems
Effectively handle a high volume of information
Ensure compliance with customer tracking systems
Maintain accurate reporting processes
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
Data reporting experience a must
Proficiency in computer applications a must |
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Superintendent |
Also see Builder & Field Manager
If you are required to:
Interface with government agencies, subcontractors and
customers
Establish and maintain contact for appropriate officials and
inspectors
Schedule all on- and off-site contractors
Complete homes on schedule meeting all contract obligations
Confirm all approved plans
Enforce safe work habits and safety requirements
Conduct detailed inspections
Verify work has passed necessary city inspections
Authorize payment of work completed
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree or related expedience
Equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years homebuilding experience |
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VP of Construction |
If you are required to:
Manage and administer field activities
Set goals and objectives for staff supervisors
Supervise, direct and coach staff
Coordinate schedules
Ensure staff training if received when required
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree preferred
10 years in construction with strong background in supervision
and personnel management
Extensive knowledge of on- and off-site construction
procedures |
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Walk Thru Representative |
If you are required to:
Perform walk-thru orientations
Maintain customer service satisfaction at the highest level
Facilitate completion of all customer warranty requests
Schedule subcontractors to make repairs
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree required
College degree 2-year
Technical school 2-year
Equivalent combination of education and experience
6-months to 1 year work experience required |
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Warranty Coordinator |
If you are required to:
Manage customer service process
Ensure warranty issues are addressed and handled in accordance
with policy and standards
Schedule trade contractors
Identify and analyze warranty issues
Inspect completed work of contractors
Review budgets and monitor costs
You will need all or a combination of:
High school degree
1 year customer service experience
Construction and/or supervisory experience helpful |
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Window Treatment Designer |
If you are required to:
Assist with all facets of design and installation
Select and purchase fabrics, hardware and accessories
Communicate designs and related request to installers
You will need all or a combination of:
Understanding of drapery fabrication process a must
Measure windows & estimate fabric yardage a must |
