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Industries

Architecture and Construction

Careers in this field don’t stop at hammering nails. Other essential roles include design, project planning and resource management — designing buildings, ensuring their construction happens at the right place and time, and organizing enough materials for the job.

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Career Pathways

  • Construction
  • Design and Preconstruction
  • Maintenance and Operations

Common Majors To Study

  • Drafting and Design Technology
  • Architectural Engineering Technology
  • Masonry
  • Carpentry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Construction Engineering Technology
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
  • Surveying Engineering
  • Plumbing Technology

In-Demand Jobs in This Industry

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Architecture and Construction

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

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Median Salary

48,800

Job Outlook

+48%
Architecture and Construction

Millwrights

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

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Median Salary

62,980

Job Outlook

+15%
Architecture and Construction

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

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Median Salary

61,590

Job Outlook

+11%
Architecture and Construction

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

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Median Salary

104,900

Job Outlook

+9%
Architecture and Construction

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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Median Salary

57,300

Job Outlook

+9%
Architecture and Construction

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

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Median Salary

93,310

Job Outlook

+8%
Architecture and Construction

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

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Median Salary

85,420

Job Outlook

+8%
Architecture and Construction

Construction Laborers

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

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Median Salary

45,300

Job Outlook

+7%
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Military Jobs in Action

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Hilary Lemelin
Petty Officer 1st Class | Navy
Builder
An assignment to the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship that’s still afloat, is an honorable one for Navy sailors like Hilary. It also provided a chance to test her woodworking chops: She was once asked to construct a historical desk for the nation’s vice president using materials from the ship.
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Military Jobs in This Industry

In many ways, finding and excelling at a job in the Military is the same as finding one anywhere else. Here you can explore those opportunities in greater detail.

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Architecture and Construction

Military Building Electricians

Building electricians install, support, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems. They ensure that electrically operated equipment and services are maintained in top running condition and in compliance with safety standards.

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Median Salary

84,056

Workforce Count

23,573
Architecture and Construction

Military Construction Managers

Construction managers provide construction, survey and design, and electrical engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of construction operations in a variety of units. They coordinate and plan the development and support of military construction programs and maintain technical liaison with systems commands and fleet commands on facilities logistic problems.

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Median Salary

85,829

Workforce Count

27,364
Architecture and Construction

Military Heating and Cooling Mechanics

Heating and cooling mechanics are responsible for providing the Military with technical and mechanical services regarding heating, cooling, and related systems. They install, operate, and perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on malfunctioning systems. They perform maintenance and quality control functions, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. They supervise and provide guidance to subordinates and they provide recommendations regarding installation and repair of HVAC/R and related systems.

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Median Salary

78,765

Workforce Count

29,176
Architecture and Construction

Military Construction Specialists

Construction specialists perform and manage the construction of buildings, bridges, foundations, utility systems, dams, and bunkers. They manage, construct, repair, and modify structural systems and wooden, masonry, metal, and concrete buildings. They also oversee bridge building, rafting, and river crossing operations to coordinate the building of structures during combat. Construction specialists must have a working knowledge of carpentry and masonry.

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Median Salary

73,335

Workforce Count

67,019
Architecture and Construction

Military Civil Engineers

Civil engineers plan, design, and oversee infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. They execute construction, operation, and repair of structures and facilities. Responsibilities of a civil engineer also include clearing and emplacing obstacles such as minefields. There are a variety of civil engineering disciplines, all of which play a rewarding role in military operations.

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Median Salary

83,101

Workforce Count

38,133
Architecture and Construction

Military Plumbers and Pipefitters

Plumbers and pipefitters assemble, install, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems.

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Median Salary

80,210

Workforce Count

27,024
Architecture and Construction

Military Surveying, Mapping, and Drafting Technicians

Surveying, mapping, and drafting technicians help determine, describe, and record geographic areas or features. They conduct land surveys, take measurements, make maps, and prepare detailed plans and drawings for construction projects. They are sometimes called upon to provide maps and surveys that locate military targets and help plot troop movements. These technicians play key roles in the collection and analysis of geospatial information.

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Median Salary

77,519

Workforce Count

18,516
Architecture and Construction

Military Construction Equipment Operators

Construction equipment operators control or manage the use of bulldozers, cranes, graders, drilling rigs, and other heavy equipment in military construction. They manage daily activities devoted to the construction and maintenance of runways, aircraft parking aprons, roads, and wooden, metal, and concrete buildings. They coordinate the efforts of crews using earth moving, quarrying, well digging, mixing, asphalt batching, and paving equipment. They also oversee demolition efforts and ensure adherence to environmental regulations.

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Median Salary

58,891

Workforce Count

24,074
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