Career Profiles

Detailed information about 30 careers in the construction industry has been compiled for guidance counselors, teachers and students.

With the help of regional periodicals and input from BX members - experts working directly in the industry - information regarding salary, benefits, required education and information regarding the outlook for the career in Central Ohio has been compiled.

The Career Profiles are grouped as follows:

Professional Careers

• Accountant
• Architect
• Banker
• Engineer
• Lawyer
• Marketing Director

Skilled Trades

• Carpenter
• Drywall Installer
• Electrician
• Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator
• Glazier
• Ironworker
• Laborer
• Landscape Contractor
• Mason
• Mechanical Contractor
• Painter
• Plumber
• Roofer
• Surveyor

Skilled Professions

• Administrative Professional
• Architectural Sales Representative
• Computer Programmer
• Estimator
• Field Superintendent
• Inspector
• Interior Designer
• Project Manager
• Safety Director
• Sales Representative

Salary information provided by US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition (http://www.bls.gov/oco).

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Updated 2/7/2011