Construction and Architecture Job Search

Why pursue a career in construction? There are lot of reasons why a career in construction might be the perfect career path for you. Consider the following.

There are jobs.

Even though the demand for construction is tied to the economy, current and future economic forecasts suggest strong demand for skilled workers. Right now there are employment opportunities in just about every sector of construction from carpentry to masonry to project management to general labor. The key to qualifying for the best positions and ensuring future job stability is to (1) select the right trade and (2) become skilled in your trade.

If you're really interested in a career in construction, but want to find the most stable construction job you can, we invite you to read The Top 10 Most Stable Construction Jobs. This article will help you identify which construction job might be the best fit for you.

You can make good money.

Construction workers earn more than the average for all other occupations in the United States. Construction workers can make anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 a year. The following are the most common construction trades and salary estimates.

Boilermaker	$39,954-$92,990 per year ($16-$36/hr)
Carpenter	$27,600-$70,200 per year ($13-31/hr)
Carpet Installer	$21,000-$71,000 per year ($10-$30/hr)
Cost estimator	$35,800-$84,000 per year
Construction Manager	$45,300-$126,300 per year
Dredge Operator	$25,500-$55,900 per year ($12-$34/hr)
Electrician	$29,500-$80,400 per year ($14-$35/hr)
Elevator Mechanic	$40,700-$110,200 per year ($19-$48/hr)
Glazier	$26,800-$66,700 per year ($12-$30/hr)
Heavy Equipment Operator	$28,500-$70,200 per year ($13-$28/hr)
Insulation Installer	$21,400-$48,900 per year ($31/hr)
Structural Iron and Steelworker	$32,300-$85,800 per year ($14-$36/hr)
Construction Laborer	$20,700-$55,800 per year ($10-$24/hr)
Landscaper	$18,500-$37,600 per year ($9-16/hr)
Brickmason and Blockmason	$29,500-$66,200 per year ($14-$29/hr)
Cement mason and concrete finisher	$27,200-$84,900 per year ($13-$37/hr)
Millwright	$35,900-$80,500 per year ($15-$31/hr)
Painter	$21,600-$51,200 per year ($10-$25/hr)
Pile driver	$28,500-$91,200 per year ($14-$44/hr)
Plasterer	$28,700-$75,300 per year ($13-$35/hr)
Plumber	$29,300-$76,600 per year ($13-$33/hr)
Pipefitter	$31,600-$90,800 per year ($15-$38/hr)
Sheet Metal Worker	$25,900-$84,300 per year ($12-$40/hr)
Safety Manager	$41,000-$98,000 per year
Welder	$26,000-$62,700 per year ($12-$25/hr)

You can start getting a paycheck right away.

Most careers require a degree or formal education before you can start earning money. With a career in contruction you can start earning right away–as long as you have a high school diploma or GED. Even skilled trades such as Electrician and Carpenter offer apprenticeship positions where you learn the trade while still bringing home a paycheck. Once you've completed your apprenticeship, you'll earn even more.

There are lifelong career opportunities.

Construction offers lifelong career opportunities. While you won't exactly climb the corporate ladder, you will be offered various career advancement opportunities. With enough time, experience and connections you can move into management positions – such as construction manager, project manager, foreman, or even superintendent –, move into new construction fields, such as engineering, or launch your own construction business. The opportunities are endless.

Another plus about construction is that many of the skills are transferrable. If you find you don't like your current position, you can always try your hand at a different construction career.

A career in construction is fun and fulfilling.

Would you rather sit in a stuffy office answering phone calls and pushing paper around all day, or do you want to be outside, using your body and mind to create homes, commercial buildings, skyscrapers, bridges, roads, and other structures that define our society? If you prefer the later, then you'll love a career in construction. In construction you create something tangible that didn't exist before, something people with use for many years to come, and something you can be proud of.

You can travel.

There are a lot of construction careers that will allow you to stay in one place. There are also many that allow you to re-locate from time to time, or travel and see the world.

It's anything but boring.

A career in construction is anything but boring.

Most construction jobs provide a diversity of responsibility and tasks.
Each day is different, challenging and exciting.
You're learning somethhing new and improving your skills every day.
Construction is constantly evolving. You'll learn new technologies, techniques and construction processes and they emerge.

You'll build a career working with people just like you.

The construction field is full of awesome people who love working with other people and love what they do. In just about any field of construction, you'll bump into, rub shoulders with and work side by side other aspiring professionals just like you.

Construction Job Search Resources

AEjob.com - contains career information for engineers, architects, and environmental consultants.

AEC Job Bank - this site is designed for those seeking jobs in construction, architectural, and engineering related fields. Users can upload resumes, browse for jobs, and utilize other helpful career resources. Users must register to take advantage of these services, but there is no fee charged.

Claremont Brannon -CBI Group, Inc. - this job search service is designed for executives who specialize in architecture services and consulting engineering.

Careers in Construction - this site contains information about construction, architecture, surveying, and building services related jobs. Users may also upload their CVs. Although this site is located in the UK, various international job postings can be found on the site. There is no charge to use this site.

ConstructionExecutive.com - this site is designed for executives seeking new opportunities in engineering and construction related services. Searches can be narrowed by region, salary level, and keywords. Users can upload resumes, and there is no charge to use this site.

ConstructionJobs.com - this site allows users to search through available job listings and upload their resumes. Registration is required to use these services, but there is no charge.

Contract Employment Weekly Online - an online publication intended for engineering and technical specialists filling temporary positions. There are more than 3,000 job postings listed on this site.

EngineeringJobs.com - site contains information about available engineering jobs.

Engineering Job Source - engineers and technical specialists can browse through rapidly loading job postings. Users can search for jobs throughout the entire country.

Graduating Engineer and Computer Careers - this site contains useful information for engineering and computer science majors seeking future career opportunities. There are many resources on this site to prepare students for future careers, find jobs after graduation, or learn more about graduate school. There is no fee to use this site.

iHireConstruction.com - this site contains helpful career information for construction specialists. Users can upload resumes and narrow job searches. It is free to use this site.

Jobs4Construction - this site is a great resource to find construction jobs. Job searches can be narrowed by state and specialty. Links providing more resources and information can also be found on this free site.

job-e-job.com - this site permits users to search for interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and other related jobs. Users can upload resumes without a fee.

Jobs4Eng.com - a site designed to assist engineers seeking jobs. Searches can be narrowed by state, specialty, and keywords. Resumes can be uploaded, in addition to other useful resources.

JobsinMFG.com - this site is designed for people seeking manufacturing related jobs. Searches can be narrowed by specialty, region, and salary level. There is no fee to use this site.

JobSite.com - users can find jobs in real estate, mortgage services, and construction on this site. Users can search for current openings and post resumes.

JustEngineers.net - users can browse through this UK-based site for engineering and railroad jobs. Job searches can be narrowed by location, specialty, and keywords. Users can sign up to receive updates on job openings by e-mail and upload resumes after registering. There is no fee to use this site.

LightBoard.net - this site enables users to narrow job searches by region, specialty, and qualifications in the lighting industry. Users can also upload their resumes and find industry news on this site. There is no fee to use this site.

ManufacturingJobs.com - this site is designed for people seeking manufacturing related jobs. Searches can be narrowed by region, specialty, and keywords. Users can request a job agent and receive updates about current openings via e-mail. There is no fee to use this site.

Referwork construction jobs - this site contains information about construction jobs. There is no fee to use this site.