Residential Construction
Careers and Earning Potential
Interested in a career in construction? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study. There are many different careers that can be pursued in construction. The fields below are a sampling. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
Plan, direct or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting and implementation. This career field includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of aproduct or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories and other structural property.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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