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Pathway: Entrepreneurship
Job: Construction Contractor
Job Description
The construction industry comprises three major types of contractors. General building contractors build residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings. Heavy construction contractors build sewers, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and other projects. Special trade contractors perform specialized activities such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
Necessary Education
Typically apprenticeship programs (and work experience) for basic levels
Helpful High School Courses
Mathematics, English, Business courses, Computer Applications, Industrial Technology
Working Conditions
- Most work full-time, many over 40 hours a week
- May work evenings, weekends, or holidays to meet deadlines
- Frequently requires lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and working in cramped quarters
- May be exposed to a variety of weather conditions
- Often work in potentially dangerous situations with hazardous tools and equipment
- May supervise other workers
Salary Range
- Varies, depending on construction
type
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Career Ladder Information
- Job opportunities are expected to be excellent
- Workers in construction have relatively high hourly earnings, but can be affected by factors such as poor weather and delays by other contractors
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Are in good physical health and have physical stamina
- Are flexible and willing to adopt new techniques
- Are able to get along with people
- Have good leadership qualities
Did you know?
- Construction is one of the economy's largest industries
- Construction offers more opportunities than most other industries for individuals who want to own and run their own business
- The contract construction field, however, is very competitive and the rate of business failure is high
Additional Information
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