Building Construction Specialist (6223)
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At a Glance
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This college credit certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the building construction field of study. |
Employment Opportunities |
This program is designed to provide education and skills training for persons previously or currently employed in the building construction field. Construction Supervisors, Estimators, and Inspectors may be some of the potential positions available with appropriate construction experience.
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center; click on Jobs; type in search section: Building Construction Specialist
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Job Outlook |
According to Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center, job opportunities are excellent for all Construction Specialists. This is largely due to the numerous openings arising each year as experienced workers leave the occupation. Also, many prefer to work under less strenuous, more comfortable conditions. Well-trained workers will have especially favorable opportunities.
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center; click on Jobs; type in search section: Building Construction Specialist
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Salary Information |
According to the most recent publication of Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center, the average hourly salary for carpenters was $16.78 in 204. The middle 50 percent earned between $12.91 and $22.62. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.36, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $28.65. Industries employing the largest numbers of carpenters paid, on average, the following hourly wages:
Nonresidential building construction: $18.70
Building finishing contractors: $17.51
Residential building construction: $16.48
Foundation, structure, and building
exterior contractors: $16.40
Employment services: $13.94
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center; click on Jobs; type in search section: Building Construction Specialist
Ferguson’s (user name & password is pbcc)
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Must be decisive and adaptable with excellent organizational skills, ability to analyze and solve problems, visualize completed projects, coordinate many details and work on more than one aspect of construction at the same time. Good leadership skills, ability to communicate effectively with professionals, subcontractors, and other workers. Ability to work under pressure especially when faced with unexpected delays. Requires highly developed work ethic.
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| Career Path Notes |
Credits from this certification program will transfer directly into the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Industrial (Operations) Management Technology. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a professional in the field. The PBCC Career Consultant Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below.
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