| Most people think that construction jobs are grunt | | | | get blamed if something doesn't go properly. They will |
| work and you really don't have to know anything to do | | | | have to come up with a solution to remedy the |
| it. It is mainly seen as manual labor. However, there are | | | | problem. |
| different types of jobs in construction which require | | | | Lastly you cannot do any work without a plan or |
| training. In most cases these jobs require a college | | | | design. That is the same as trying to put together |
| degree. They are stereotyped on television | | | | anything without instructions. You will be completely lost |
| commercials with the hard hat and lunch pail and | | | | and nothing will work or fit. Most of the jobs in this area |
| always sitting around taking breaks. This is the image | | | | are engineers or architects. They are the ones that |
| that is conveyed but not in the least bit accurate. | | | | come up with the layout for your house or building. Or |
| The lowest or entry level point in construction is as a | | | | if you need renovation done and you are trying to |
| tradesman or operator. These people are the ones | | | | oversee the project yourself without a contractor you |
| that you might see working on new housing | | | | will want to get the advice of a designer who can give |
| construction in various phases. You might have a | | | | you tips and ideas on how to improve your concept. |
| painter on one day; the drywall installed another day, | | | | All architects must have a college degree and then |
| and plumbing or cabinet work on yet another. To do | | | | pass a certification test to perform any work. They will |
| these jobs they have to first get training via | | | | sometimes be required to work directly at the |
| apprenticeship or at a trade school. | | | | construction site. |
| The next level of jobs is the superintendent position. | | | | If you are interested in a job in the construction |
| They normally are the ones that are overseeing the | | | | industry and don't have any experience you should |
| tradesmen. They would already have experience to | | | | check out the local trade schools and apprenticeship |
| be able to supervise and they too will work on site | | | | programs in your area. It might take you a few years |
| whether it is a residential, commercial or government | | | | to complete. If you want a middle level position (and |
| job. They might also be employed by a subcontractor. | | | | who don't they make more money) you might be able |
| The project manager is responsible for making sure | | | | to tack on a few additional courses or training if you |
| that qualified people are hired and job is completed on | | | | already have your college degree. You can also |
| time and on budget. It is very rare that this position is | | | | contact your local recruitment agency who will tell you |
| obtained without a college degree. They are also | | | | what you might need to do to be qualified enough to |
| responsible for subcontractors as well. They usually | | | | land a job. |