Construction careers are not about sitting in a cubicle all day, nor are they only about hard and dirty labor. Today’s construction careers demand problem-solving, use of technology, and people skills.
Construction is a team effort that involves complex systems that must work together to build a house, school, hospital, or stadium. If you enjoy problem solving, using your hands, and being part of a team, the construction industry might be the profession for you.
You can advance as far in the construction industry as your talents, willingness to learn, and abilities can take you. Check out the career paths in the chart below.
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Skilled or Professional Awareness
Skilled or Basic Trade
(2-5 Years)
Wage: $15-$38 hourly
(2 Years) Tuition cost will vary
Southwestern Illinois College Highway Construction Training
Metropolitan Community College
State Fair Community College – Sedalia
Three Rivers Community College
State Fair Community College – Lake of the Ozarks
Ranken Technical College – Perryville
Arcadia Valley Career Technology CenterCarthage Technical Center
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Scott Regional Technology Center
Sikeston Career and Technology Center
Hannibal Career and Technical Center
Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture
University of Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Washington UniversityMissouri State University
South Central Career CenterRolla Technical Center
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Linn County Area Career and Technical Center
State Fair Career and Technology Center
Responsibility for organization tasks, ensuring team safety at boots-on-the-ground level.
Typically assigned simple or lower- level tasks. Orientation with safety protocols and company procedures.
Provides support to the project leadership.
Overall responsibility for project success.
Jared Hamel, McCarthy project manager
Construction-Related Positions and Descriptions
The superintendent has on-site responsibility for scheduling, safety, and budget.
Construction-Related Positions and Descriptions
Positions include Comptroller, Director of Estimating, Business Development Director, VP of Human Resources, VP of Operations.
Top management position or company owner.
