Build Your Path Volume 4 (2021)

A Guidebook for Built Environment Careers

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page 21 Construction Manager 6 24 50 Pathways

Drone Pilot Mechanical Engineer

8 28 52 Apprenticeships

Electrician Plumber

12 32 60 Architect

Environmental Engineer

Urban Planner

14 42 62 Carpenter

HVAC Mechanic

Virtual Designer

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Interior Designer

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Pathways No two people and no two career paths are the same. The built environment industry offers many options no matter what path you build for yourself. It may take two years, or it may take ten years to get through your training but understand that the options all build on each other and are often interchangeable. You could start off as a laborer and eventually become a construction manager. You could go to college to become an electrical engineer but decide that you are happier being an electrician. Or you could start off as an apprentice, become a master trade professional, own your own business and go to college along the way.

These pathways are yours to explore and they all lead to rewarding an meaningful careers.

Enroll in aN apprenticeship program while working

Graduate High School or get a GED

Enroll in a community college

Enroll in a university

Specialty Training Certifications

Associates Degree

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.””

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Journeyperson

Work Experience

Master Craftsperson

Continuing Education Advanced Certifications Professional Designations

BACHELORS Degree

Owner

Executive

APPRENTICESHIPS Sometimes called the “other four-year degree,” an apprenticeship includes classroom time and on-the-job training that leads to specific certifications and licenses for each trade. Some of the different trades that are apprenticeship-based include electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, carpenters, and more. Many apprenticeships now include the possibility of earning college credits that can be used at local community colleges.

How long does it take?

A typical apprenticeship program can take anywhere from three to five years to complete, depending on the trade.

Generally, an apprentice will spend 120 hours in class and complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training per year. Once complete, you can take a test to earn a Journeyman’s license.

Are there accelerated programs?

Instead of starting your career at 20 or 22 when you finish a typical college degree program, you could be earning a full-time salary right away. That’s a very different scenario than going right into debt.

Yes! Each situation is different, but curricula taught in high schools are nationally recognized. It is possible for a graduating senior to have completed the first year of class work and enter a program as a Year 2 apprentice.

Are there any requirements?

The minimum requirement to start an apprenticeship is a high school diploma or GED. Most programs require you to be at least 18 years old and have a job in the field you are training in.

Do I get paid?

Yes! A major benefit of being an apprentice is that you are paid while you learn. In order to begin an apprenticeship, you are required to have a job in that field. After each year you complete in the program, wages will increase, and at the end of the three to five years, you could possibly double your salary.

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How do I apply? Are there any fees?

There are fees to enter an apprenticeship program, but many times your employer will pay them for you. Fees and application dates will differ depending on the program.

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Why Consider an Apprenticeship?

Earn While You Learn

Completing an apprenticeship allows you to finish a formal training program without incurring debt.

Maneuverability You can take your training, and certifications, anywhere in the country.

Earnings Potential Many skilled trades have income that’s equal or greater than careers requiring college degrees.

Demand The US needs to fill 430k construction jobs in 2021, many of which require apprenticeships.

“I wanted zero student loan debt so I could purchase my own home and raise a family on a single income.

I knew the construction industry would invest in me.

Becoming a HVAC Technician allowed me to purchase my first home when I was just 25 years-old.

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PROGRAMS The following built environment-related programs are available to middle and high school students across the mid-Atlantic.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a nonprofit organization that provides pre-engineering learning experience for K–12 students and teachers across the United States. PLTW empowers students to develop and apply transportable skills that are in demand. Through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, students learn technical skills, how to solve problems and think critically and creatively.

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SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry leaders working together to ensure a skilled workforce. They serve middle school, high school, and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations.

They provide educational programs and statewide events as well as national competitions. For more, visit www.skillsusa.org or contact your local director: • Charles Wallace, Maryland SkillsUSA State Director • Tanya Mackall, DC SkillsUSA State Director • Carmen Strollo, Delaware SkillsUSA State Director • Joyce Price, Virginia SkillsUSA State Director

ACE Mentor is a nationwide, high school mentorship program that helps inspire students to explore careers in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering.

The National Center for Contruction Education and Research (NCCER) was developed by the construction industry to provide relevant training at the high school, college, and apprenticeship levels.

Under certain circumstances, high school students completing the four course NCCER curriculum known as Core and Level 1 and Level 2 will have completed their first year apprenticeship training. Visit www.nccer.org to learn more.

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Teams of students from area schools are mentored by industry professionals, many of them ACE alumni. This is a project-based program that simulates genuine industry situations. Projects are based on real world examples from the local communities.

Mentors conduct lectures, lead tours of offices and job sites, and guide students through the design and building process. For more about ACE and how to get involved in your local chapter, visit www.acementor.org.

WHAT CAREER IS BEST FOR ME? Carpenter

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Civil Engineer

Construction

Environmental

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Landscape Architect

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ARCHITECT Quick Facts $74k-$92k 5 Year Degree

Math Skills Analytical Skills Technical Skills Visionary Skills

Click on each career name to explore on byp.org! may work as part of a team of other architects and engineers. This is a job that may be done from home, depending on the company policy.

Becoming an Architect The three steps:

Architects design buildings

including houses and commercial structures. They can work on a range of projects including renovations, additions, designing a single room, or designing a complex of buildings.

What Do Architects Do? Architecture is a highly technical profession requiring vast knowledge of building materials and engineering principles. At the same time, it is also a highly creative career.

1. Earn a degree in architecture 2. Gain experience from an internship 3. Pass licensing exams To become an architect in the US, a degree is required. A typical bachelor’s degree in architecture takes five years to earn. Many can earn their master’s degrees after that, which often takes another one to five years. Many states require an architecture degree from an accredited school. For more, visit the NAAB and the NCARB websites.

Architects meet with clients to discuss objectives, requirements, and the budget. To obtain an accurate budget estimate, they may determine the required materials, time frame, labor, and equipment costs. Once plans have been approved and construction begins, architects may visit the construction site to make sure that the project is following the finalized design.

Work Environment Architects do the majority of their work from an office where they will meet with clients to develop projects. However, jobsite visits are often required during both the planning and construction phases. On larger projects, architects

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CARPENTER Types of Carpenters Residential carpenters build and set forms for footings, walls, and floor slabs; frame and finish exterior walls, roofs, and decks; frame interior walls, build stairs, install drywall; and install crown molding, doors, and millwork.

Carpenters build and repair

Commercial carpenters build and remodel commercial office buildings, hospitals, hotels, schools, and shopping malls. They can specialize in working with concrete forming systems and finishing interior and exterior walls, partitions, and ceilings.

Industrial carpenters work on civil engineering projects, building scaffolding and setting forms for pouring concrete.

Some industrial carpenters build tunnel bracing or partitions in underground passageways and mines to control the circulation of air to worksites.

frameworks and structures with wood or steel framing, stairways, doorways, and more! They may also build and install cabinets or hang drywall. Carpenters may Finish carpenters provide finishing also become specialized in millwork or touches after the primary building of a room finishing. structure is done. This includes installing baseboards, molding, stairs, doors, windows, cabinets, and hardwood floors.

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Work Environment Depending on the job, carpenters may work indoors, as well as outdoors.

Becoming a Carpenter What Do Carpenters Do? Carpenters install windows, and doors, and have to be able to measure and cut materials accurately. Carpenters are trained to properly construct structures.

They may rely on large equipment when constructing building frameworks.

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An apprenticeship is the typical pathway for a career in carpentry. However, some aspiring carpenters may begin as assistants without any formal training.

Either way, a high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Many carpenters go on to become independent contractors or construction superintendents.

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CIVIL ENGINEER

Civil engineers design, maintain,

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Types of Civil Engineers Construction engineers manage construction projects, ensuring that they are scheduled and built in accordance with the plans.

Geotechnical engineers make sure that foundations are structurally solid.

They focus on structures built by civil engineers, such as buildings and tunnels, that interact with the earth.

Structural engineers design and assess major projects such as buildings, bridges, or dams in order to ensure their strength and durability.

Transportation engineers plan, design, operate, and maintain everyday transportation systems such as streets and highways, but also plan projects like mass transit systems.

Work Environment Most civil engineers work in an office setting, yet periodically they need to visit construction sites in order to review their progress. Some civil engineers travel to other countries in order to work on larger projects.

Becoming a Civil Engineer The starting point for any career in civil engineering is to earn a bachelor’s degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited school in civil engineering or a related field. After graduating, an engineer can pursue licensing, or even continue on to earn a master or doctorate degree.

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Analytical Skills Business Skills Leadership Skills Time-management

Work Environment Most construction managers work from a field office on a construction site. Working at the site allows the construction manager to oversee the entire project and make decisions quickly. Depending on where the projects are, or how many projects they oversee at a time, this job requires some, or a lot, of travel.

Becoming a Construction Manager Construction management is a unique field, because many work their way up from trade or engineering positions, while others have earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.

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CRANE OPERATOR

Crane operators use their

knowledge of load calculations and crane operations to hoist heavy materials off the ground and to significant heights.

Quick Facts $50k-$66k Apprenticeship

Balance Math Skills Manual Dexterity Technical Skills

What Do Crane Operators Do? Crane operators use machinery to move building supplies, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites and mines. They operate equipment that clears and grades land to prepare it for construction of structures and transportation systems.

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Work Environment Crane operators work even in all kinds of weather, although rain or extreme cold can stop some types of construction.

Many operators sit in cabs at extreme heights. Some operators work in remote locations on large construction projects, such as highways and dams, or in factories or mines.

Becoming a Crane Operator Workers may learn equipment operation on the job after earning a high school diploma or equivalent, through an apprenticeship, or by attending vocational schools.

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DRONE PILOT Drone pilots use drone

technology to inspect job sites, capture images, and ensure safety for workers.

What Do Drone Pilots Do? Drone pilots use cloud-based software to help determine their flight, allowing them to upload their images and data to the web platform, which offers a range of products. This enables the pilot to easily analyze the data and create the report for the client.

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Adventurous Tech Lover Creative Technical Skills

Work Environment Depending on the specific job duties, drone piloting involves both fieldwork and office work. Fieldwork involves working outdoors in all types of weather, walking long distances, and standing for extended periods.

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Types of Drone Pilots Roof and building inspectors gather a lot of data very quickly and safely. The pilot will first check the airspace to ensure it is safe to fly. They will then fly to the location, download the photos and use software to create the inspection reports.

Infrastructure drone pilots do checks on power lines, wind turbines, and cell towers quickly, efficiently and safely. This job is in high demand.

These pilots perform both routine maintenance checks, as well as after storms.

Cleaning and disenfectant workers clean and disinfect large areas in a safe manner. Using drones is a safer way to clean tall buildings, bridges or windows. Drones are even being used to disinfect indoor and outdoor stadiums and arenas.

Thermal imaging inspectors find where water damage or powerline damage has occurred using thermal imaging. Thermal imaging is a highly technical tool which requires the pilot to be experienced. A thermography certification is required, in addition to the pilot’s license.

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ELECTRICIAN Electricians install electrical systems including lighting and control systems for public and private clients.

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What Do Electricians Do? Any system that involves electrical wiring is usually installed and maintained by an electrician. Installing these systems while buildings are being constructed is usually easier and less complicated than updating or renovating an existing building.

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Residential electricians are the most “common” type of electricians. They work to install and maintain anything from lights to a complete wiring system of our home. Depending on experience, a residential electrician may instruct a team of workers and plan and draw electrical projects.

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Industrial electricians work in giant power plants, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities and other types of large-scale building. These facilities require a lot of heavy machinery and equipment and more electrical work and power than residential or regular commercial buildings. Industrial electricians frequently have to move from one job site to another and need to get certified as an experienced industrial electrician, either during their apprenticeship or journeyman status.

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Commercial installation electricians work in much larger projects than our homes, like offices and malls. The power systems in these establishments require a lot of electrical power as compared to residences.

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Low Voltage Electrician Although these electricians have much of the same tasks as residential and commercial electricians, they do it while working on systems with low voltage, usually not more than 49 volts. This includes installing, diagnosing issues, repairing and maintaining internet systems, land-line telephone systems, closed circuit television systems, home entertainment system, fiber optics network, LAN and WAN networks, cable television and fire and security alarms. Some electricians also specialize in electronics for ships, planes, trucks, and trains.

Work Environment The work environment for electricians varies widely. Some electricians work outdoors almost all of the time, while others work mostly indoors. Their work is jobsite-based rather than office-based. About 9% of electricians are self-employed. Because electrical systems are generally situated in confined areas, electricians may need to be able to work in small spaces or at strange angles.

Becoming an Electrician Being an electrician is considered a trade career that generally requires an apprenticeship in order to become licensed. Although the primary requirement to become an apprentice electrician is a high school diploma, many aspiring electricians attend technical school.

Apprenticeships typically last four years, after which an apprentice can take examinations to advance to licensed journeyman status. Many go on to become master electricians; this requires additional education and professional experience.

ELEVATOR MECHANIC Elevator mechanics work to

install, repair, and maintain elevator, escalator, moving walkway, and lift systems.

Quick Facts $74k-$93k Apprenticeship

Attention to detail Computer Skills Mechanical Skills Technical Skills

Types of Elevator Mechanics What Do Elevator Mechanics Do? Elevator mechanics may install control panels and electric motors by using testing equipment to diagnose electrical problems. Mechanics also need to adjust safety controls, and door mechanisms once repairs and installations are complete.

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Installation mechanics install systems for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.

Maintenance mechanics repair exisiting systems, often specializing in the same systems and manufacturers.

Adjusters focus on fine-tuning all equipment after installation and ensure that the system works properly. Adjusters need thorough knowledge of electronics, electricity, and computers to ensure that newly installed elevators operate properly.

Assistant mechanic must complete four years of their five year apprenticeships. Until they are fully trained, they will work with someone who has completed the apprenticeship and earned a journeyman’s license.

Work Environment Mechanics normally work inside buildings. For maintenance and troubleshooting, they may work alone, whereas teamwork is required for major repairs and new installations.

Protective clothing must be worn, and all safety procedures must be followed.

Becoming an Elevator Mechanic A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an elevator mechanic. High school coursework that includes mathematics, mechanic drawing, and the industrial arts may help applicants prepare for apprenticeship positions. Being an elevator mechanic is considered a trade career that generally requires an apprenticeship. Elevator apprenticeships are unique and last five years before a journeyman’s license is earned. However, elevator mechanics are some of the highest paid tradespeople, and many elevator mechanics go on to become master certified, which requires continued education and professional experience. Ongoing training is important for elevator installers and repairers in order to keep apprised of new technology.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER environmental engineers study ways to minimize the effects of acid rain, climate change, automobile emissions, and ozone depletion. They may also address environmental sustainability.

Types of Environmental Engineers There are numerous career paths that environmental engineers can specialize in. These include: • Air pollution control engineers • Environmental remediation engineers • Pollution control engineers • Soil engineers • Wastewater treatment engineers • Water treatment plant engineers

Environmental engineers

design systems that reduce the negative impacts of building on the natural environment. They are involved in waste disposal, reducing water and air pollution, and improving public health.

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Work Environment When working with other engineers and with urban and regional planners, environmental engineers are likely to perform their duties in offices, however when working with hazardous-waste technicians and environmental scientists, environmental engineers work at specific sites outdoors.

Becoming an Environmental Engineer In order to become an environmental engineer, a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field is required. Internships or college credit cooperatives are recommended.

Many colleges and universities also offer a five-year program in which a student can receive both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Quick Facts $86k-$117k 4 Year Degree

Organized Critical Thinking People Skills Think Outside the Box

Facilities managers oversee

buildings, grounds, equipment, and supplies. Their responsibilities cover several categories, including operations, maintenance, and planning.

What Do Facilities Managers Do? Facilities managers may oversee renovation projects to improve efficiency or to meet regulations and environmental, health, and security standards. For example, they may recommend energy-saving alternatives or efficiencies that reduce waste. In addition, they continually monitor facilities to ensure that the premises are safe, secure, and well maintained. Facilities managers also direct staff, including grounds maintenance workers, janitors and building cleaners, and general maintenance and repair workers.

Becoming a Facilities Manager Facilities managers usually need a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. However, some people enter the occupation with a high school diploma. Facilities managers must have related work experience that reflects managerial and leadership abilities. Facilities managers should have experience in business operations, project management, and building maintenance, such as from having worked as a general maintenance and repair worker or a cost estimator.

Records and information managers should have administrative or business operations experience involving recordkeeping. Records and information managers in the legal field often must have experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.

Work Environment Facilities managers spend much of their day in an office. They may observe workers throughout the building, go outdoors to supervise groundskeeping activities, or visit other facilities they direct.

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FRAMER Framers useuse drawings to laytoout Framers drawings layand out

construct the frame of a structure. and construct the frame of a structure.

Quick Facts $39k-$52k Apprenticeship

Precision Critical Thinking People Skills Technical Skills

What Do Framers Do? Framers are responsible for assembling wall, ceiling and floor frames, and preparing them to be covered by drywall, brick, stone, and wood panels. Their role is essential, and they are constantly coordinating with other professionals working on a project.

Framers need to be able to: • Read a tape measure.

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Framers work indoors and outdoors depending on the type of project.

Framers build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms; scaffolds; tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports; and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.

Framers may work in cramped spaces and frequently alternate between lifting, standing, and kneeling.

Becoming a Framer An apprenticeship is the typical pathway for a career for framers.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Types of Equipment Operators

Heavy equipment technicians drive or control the

heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures.

What Do Heavy Equipment Technicians Do? Construction equipment operators use machinery to move building supplies, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites and mines. They operate equipment that clears and grades land to prepare it for the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, aircraft runways, dams, and other structures.

Work Environment Construction equipment operators work even in unpleasant weather, although rain or extreme cold can stop some types of construction. Some operators work in remotely on large construction projects, such as highways and dams, or in factories or mines.

Quick Facts $48k-$62k Apprenticeship

Hand-eye Coordination Manual Dexterity Technical Skills

Operating engineers work with one or more types of power construction equipment. They may operate excavation and loading machines that dig sand, gravel, earth, or similar materials. They also operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, and similar equipment.

Paving and surface operators control the machines that spread and level asphalt for roadways or other structures.

Tamping equipment operators use machines that compact earth and other fill materials for roadbeds.

Pile driver operators use large machines to hammer piles into the ground. Piles are long, heavy beams of concrete, wood, or steel driven into the ground to support retaining walls, bridges, piers, or building foundations.

Becoming a Heavy Equipment Technician A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required to become a construction equipment operator.

Vocational training and math courses are useful, and a course in automotive mechanics may be helpful because workers often maintain their equipment.

Apprenticeships can also be pathway option.

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HVAC MECHANIC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanics work on heating,

ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.

Quick Facts $48k-$60k Apprenticeship

Attention to detail Mechanical Skills Problem-solving Technical Skills

What Do HVAC Mechanics Do?

Becoming an HVAC Mechanic

HVAC mechanics must understand how to read construction documents, plans, specifications. Mechanics install or repair systems that, once they are completed, may require a water or fuel supply to be connected, as well as air ducts that make the entire system work.

Given new standards for buildings, HVAC mechanics may also check energy use and suggest ways to improve efficiency.

Being an HVAC mechanic is considered a trade career that generally requires an apprenticeship. The chief requirement to start an apprenticeship is a high school diploma or the equivalent, although many aspiring HVAC mechanics attend a technical school where programs may offer specific certifications and training that counts as credit toward an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship usually lasts three to four years before testing for a journeyman’s license is possible. Advanced licensure would allow a mechanic to work without supervision. Many HVAC mechanics go on to become master certified, which requires continued education and career experience.

Work Environment Many locations are assigned through contracts by which mechanics work in one location for a certain period, sometimes an week or two or up to a year or more. Most HVAC mechanics work in indoor environments, but they may have to go outside to check systems.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER Interior Designers help to make

functional spaces that are safe and beautiful.

Work Environment Roughly 25% of designers are self-employed, which often means working on weekends. Travel may be required to meet clients at jobsites.

Quick Facts $53k-$68k 4 Year Degree

Artistic Ability Attention to detail Creativity Problem-solving

What Do Interior Designers Do? Interior designers and interior architects must understand a client’s goals and develop layouts, collaborating with architects, engineers, and builders to help ensure that everything is correct.

Becoming an Interior Designer Designers usually have a bachelor’s degree, though the degree does not have to be in interior design. Many design-oriented workers end up in the field after working in other careers.

More often than not, CAD, interior design, and drawing classes are recommended.

Types of Interior Designers Sustainable designers use environmentally friendly and sustainable materials.

Universal designers focus on designing spaces that can be used by everyone, including the elderly and those with disabilities.

Corporate designers create designs for professional workspaces from small offices to large buildings.

Healthcare designers plan and renovate healthcare spaces. They design their spaces based on patient comfort and facility functionality.

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IRONWORKER Ironworkers install beams and

columns of structures for buildings, bridges, and any other structures using steel or iron materials.

What Do Ironworkers Do? Ironworkers unload and stack prefabricated steel to be lifted by cranes. They also signal to crane operators when pieces are in position and help with alignment. Once all pieces are in place, ironworkers connect all pieces together by fastening them with bolts and welds. Although most jobs performed by ironworkers involve new buildings, some ironworkers may also disassemble older buildings and bridges either being demolished or repaired.

Types of Ironworkers

Work Environment

Becoming an Ironworker

Some ironworkers may have to work at great heights using harnesses and safety equipment. Ironworkers work in all kinds of weather, though projects may be postponed due to extreme weather or temperature. Some ironworkers may also work inside warehouses or factories. Ironworkers can face risks to accomplish their jobs, as well as the possibility of injury. They must wear protective clothing and follow all safety procedures.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Being an ironworker is considered to be trade career that generally requires an apprenticeship.

Although the chief requirement for an apprenticeship is a high school diploma or equivalent, many aspiring ironworkers attend technical school.

Quick Facts $47k-$60k Apprenticeship

Artistic Ability Good Balance Depth Perception Physical Stamina

Structural ironworkers place and join steel girders, columns, and other pieces to form frameworks. They also assemble precut metal buildings and the cranes that move materials and equipment.

Reinforcing ironworkers position and secure steel bars in concrete forms for purposes of reinforcement.

Apprenticeships usually last three to four years before a journeyman’s license is awarded, allowing an ironworker to work without supervision. Many ironworkers go on to become master certified, which requires continued education and experience. Although not required, some ironworkers become certified welders by the American Welding Society.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Landscape architects and designers design attractive and functional parks, gardens, playgrounds, and public spaces.

What Do Landscape Architects Do? Landscape architects plan the locations of buildings, roads, walkways, flowers, shrubs, and trees within these environments. Landscape architects design these areas so that they are not only easy to use but also harmonious with the natural environment.

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Quick Facts $69k-$88k 4 Year Degree

Analytical Skills Problem-solving Technical Skills Visual Skills

Work Environment Landscape architects spend much of their time in offices, where they create plans and designs, prepare models and preliminary cost estimates, and meet with clients and workers involved in designing or planning a project. They spend the rest of their time at jobsites.

Becoming a Landscape Architect A bachelor’s or master’s degree is required to become a landscape architect. There are two undergraduate professional degrees: a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA). These programs usually require four to five years of study. However, those who receive an associate degree or certification can work under the title landscape designer.

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Licenses & Certificartions By meeting national requirements, a landscape architect may obtain certification from the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, which might be useful in getting a license in another state.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Mechanical engineers design and develop mechanical and thermal devices such as turbines, engines, and power plants.

Quick Facts $90k-$109k 4 Year Degree

Math Skills Creativity Listening Skills Problem-solving

What Do Mechanical Engineers Do? Mechanical engineers analyze projects and problems to determine whether a mechanical or thermal design could help to resolve the problem.

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Types of Mechanical Engineers Heating and cooling systems engineers work to create and maintain environmental systems wherever temperatures and humidity must be kept within certain limits. They develop such systems for airplanes, trains, cars, schools, and even computer rooms.

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Robotic engineers plan, build, and maintain robots. These engineers plan how robots will use sensors for detecting things based on light or smell, and they design how these sensors will fit into the designs of the robots.

Work Environment Most of a mechanical engineer’s work is performed in an office. However, engineers may travel to worksites in order to observe how their designs are progressing. Nearly all mechanical engineers work with a team of other engineers and professionals.

Becoming a Mechanical Engineer Mechanical engineers need to obtain a bachelor’s degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved college or university. Some colleges and universities offer five year programs that allow students to obtain both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. Some five year or even six year cooperative plans combine classroom study with practical work, enabling students to gain valuable experience and earn money to finance part of their education.

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PLUMBER Plumbers install and repair piping

that carries liquids or gases in residential, commercial, and industrial locations.

Quick Facts $46k-$61k Apprenticeship

Math Skills Business Skills Mechanical Skills Physical Strength

What Do Plumbers Do? Plumbers must be able to read and understand construction documents, plans, and specifications. They also need to follow state and local regulations, as well as building codes.

Reading plans allows these workers to estimate how much material is needed and the type of equipment necessary for its installation.

Steamfitters install pipe systems that move steam under high pressure. Most steamfitters work on campuses with central steam heating plants and natural-gas power plants where heat and electricity are generated.

Others work in factories using hightemperature steam pipes.

Work Environment Work locations for these occupations vary due to the immense number of piping systems, but the most common locations are homes, factories, and businesses. Since plumbing often occupies confined spaces, plumbers may need to be able to squeeze into tight spaces. Although most plumbers work indoors, some work outside as well, regardless of the weather. Around 11% of plumbers are self-employed, which allows them to set their own schedules.

Becoming a Plumber

Types of Plumbers Gasfitters install pipes that provide natural gas to heating, cooling, industrial, and kitchen systems. They also install pipes that provide clean oxygen to patients in hospitals.

Sprinkler fitters install and repair water/fire-sprinkler systems in businesses, homes, and other buildings.

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Careers in plumbing normally require the completion of an apprenticeship, although some have gained experience as assistants. Others attend technical school to earn a degree, the credits for which can be applied toward an apprenticeship. Technical schools offer courses on pipe system design, safety, and tool use, considered necessary by pipefitter and steamfitter apprenticeship training programs. After the apprenticeship, testing for a journeyman’s license is possible, which allows a plumber to work without supervision.

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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER Real estate developers deal with purchasing land for residential, commercial, and industrial use.

Position requirements include negotiating land purchases, achieving zoning approval, obtaining permits, and overseeing budgets and sales teams.

Quick Facts $58k-$91k 4 Year Degree

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Analytical Skills Design Skills Marketing Skills People Skills

What Do Real Estate Developers Do? When real estate developers find a property with potential, they must determine its ideal use. Once real estate developers decide to purchase land, they have to find investors and funding in order to pay for development.

Many developers work with architects and engineers to create designs.

Ultimately, developers hire general contractors to build the structures.

Once the land has been developed, developers may work with real estate agents to sell or lease the property.

Work Environment Most real estate developers work out of an office. However, many managers spend much of their time away from their desks. Onsite managers, in particular, may spend a large part of their workday visiting the building engineer, showing apartments, dealing with owners and board members, or fixing problems reported by residents.

Becoming a Real Estate Developer It is common for people with business or engineering degrees to transition into becoming developers. Many postsecondary degrees in real estate development are also available, but mostly this career is learned by practice.

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SAFETY MANAGER Safety managers help field management teams execute projects successfully while mitigating and controlling risk. Safety Managers help their teams manage that risk from project startup through substantial completion. They are a vital team asset that helps ensure the project not only gets completed on time and budget, but completed without injuries.

What Do Safety Managers Do? Safety Managers conduct daily safety inspections on project sites. These audits allow them to compile trends and inspection data to analyze adherence to the corporate safety program. Safety Managers correct all types of hazards, unsafe acts, safety violations or concerns as they walk projects. They effectively address all project safety concerns that exist or develop throughout the course of a project. Lead or facilitate project safety meetings and orientations. Conduct formal safety trainings, including but not limited to FA/CPR/AED, OSHA 10/30, Fall Protection, etc. Lead or coordinate 3rd party safety inspections from entities such as OSHA, MOSH (Maryland OSHA) or insurance agencies. Lead and perform investigations for all project incidents, compile documentation and after-incident review summaries of such investigations. Help to grow and implement a companywide safety culture.

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Quick Facts $51k-$100k 4 Year Degree

Communication Skills Physical Stamina Problem Solver

Types of Safety Managers General contractor safety managers manage the safety of multiple trades across one or multiple projects. These projects can be in one locale or across multiple states.

Subcontractor safety managers manage the safety for one specific trade (e.g. Masonry or Electrical) across one or multiple projects.

3rd party and governmental safety managers Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Government (GSA), OSHA, Maryland OSHA (MOSH), Construction Risk & Insurance Agencies, and Independent Consulting Agencies.

Work Environment The position may involve travel depending on the company’s geographic work region. Other portions of a Safety Manager’s week include administration and office time.

That office time is hybrid and can be completed in a field office trailer, out of the work truck or even in the field itself.

Most salaried work schedules are Monday-Friday, but may sometimes include weekends or off-hours work depending on the hazards involved with the planned work (e.g. electrical shut-downs, critical crane lifts, investigating weekend work incidents).

Becoming a Safety Manager Some Safety Managers can work their way up from field staff and receive in-house training to transition into safety. Some even transition from CM positions. Other direct routes into the field are Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Occupational Safety & Health. Strong analytical and people skills are essential. Safety Managers deal with myriad types of people day in and day out; one must be comfortable with providing construction criticism frequently. No single day as a Safety Manager is ever the same. If you have a love for the built environment and enjoy helping others, construction safety would be a great fit.

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SHEET METAL WORKER Sheet metal workers make or

install products made of metal sheets.

Sheet metal workers may also install nonmetallic materials like fiberglass and plastic board.

What Do Sheet Metal Workers Do? Sheet metal workers select the required type of metal according to the product plans. They will measure and mark all dimensions and reference lines on the metal sheets, then drill holes where fasteners will be placed. If installing on a jobsite, they will fabricate the product there. Once the product is in place, sheet metal workers will fasten the seams and joints by welding, soldering, bolting, or riveting.

Types of Sheet Metal Workers Fabrication sheet metal workers make precision parts for various industries. Most work in a shop or factory and control automated machines. They often use computer aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) systems.

Installation sheet metal workers install heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning ductwork. They also install metal products such as roofs and sidings.

Maintenance sheet metal workers repair and clean ventilation systems so the systems use less energy.

Testing and balancing sheet metal specialists adjust sheet metal ductwork to ensure that the system is running properly.

Work Environment It is important to note that sheet metal workers face risks to accomplish their jobs, as well as the possibility of injury. Sheet metal workers must wear protective clothing and follow all safety procedures.

Becoming a Sheet Metal Worker Becoming a sheet metal worker is a trade career that requires an apprenticeship. The chief requirement to become an apprentice is a high school diploma or its equivalent. Many aspiring sheet metal workers attend technical school.

Quick Facts $43k-$58k Apprenticeship

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URBAN PLANNER Urban planners develop land-use plans and programs for an area to help create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize physical facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Quick Facts $71k-$95k Master's Degree

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Analytical Skills Management Skills Well-organized Writing Skills

What Do Urban Planners Do? Urban and regional planners identify the needs of a community and develop solutions for building or revitalization.

For example, they examine proposals for new schools to make sure they account for increased population, or manage the social and economic factors involved in developing a new park. They will also examine ways to make a community more attractive to businesses.

Types of Urban Planners Land use and code enforcement planners are concerned with the way land is used and whether development plans comply with codes.

Transportation planners develop transportation plans and programs.

They identify transportation needs and issues and assess the impact of transportation services or systems.

Environmental and natural resources planners mitigate the harmful effects of development on the environment.

Economic development planners focus on the economic activities of an area. They may work to expand or diversify commercial activity.

Urban design planners focus on city layout and street design. They work to make building architecture, streets, and public spaces look and function in accordance with an area’s development and design goals and land-use codes.

Work Environment Planners work throughout the country, but most work in large metropolitan areas. Urban and regional planners may travel to inspect proposed changes and their impacts on land conditions, the environment, and land use.

Becoming an Urban Planner Most urban and regional planners have a master’s degree from an accredited urban or regional planning program.

Master’s degree programs accept students with a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds. However, many candidates who enter these programs have a bachelor’s degree in economics, geography, political science, or environmental design.

VIRTUAL DESIGNER Virtual designers prepare technical drawings and plans that become templates for constructing a host of buildings and systems.

Quick Facts $59k-$84k 2 Year Degree

Math Skills Critical Thinking Time-management Visual Skills

What Do Designers Do? Designers rely on drafting software to lay out plans. Normally, they receive a rough sketch or hand-drawn layout of a project that they need to convert to a computerized model. Once an initial layout has been created, a designer generates multiple versions of the layout with different requirements for the architects and engineers to review.

Designers also ensure that all dimensions, materials, and procedures for projects are detailed in the plans.

Types of Virtual Designers Architectural designers draw architectural and structural features of buildings for construction projects.

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Civil designers prepare maps used in construction and civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and flood-control projects.

Electrical designers prepare wiring diagrams that other workers use to install and repair electrical equipment.

Electronics designers produce wiring diagrams, assembly diagrams for circuit boards, and layout drawings used in manufacturing and for installing and repairing electronic devices and components.

Mechanical designers prepare layouts that show the details for a wide variety of machinery and mechanical tools and devices, such as medical equipment and HVAC systems.

Work Environment Designers typically spend their time at their desks, although they may occasionally travel to jobsites and to collaborate with architects and engineers.

Becoming a Designer Virtual designers have multiple options for starting their career. They can earn a degree from a two-year college or technical school. Often times, virtual designers have a bachelor’s degree in architecture. Most design programs include courses in drawing, CAD, and 3D modeling, as well as courses in business, materials and processes, and construction methods.

WELDER Quick Facts $40k-$52k Apprenticeship

Dexterity Physical Stamina Spatial Orientation Technical Skills

Welders join metal parts together.

They also fill in holes and seams by using high-heat joint equipment.

Welders commonly work on ships, cars, and building structures.

What Do Welders Do? Welders use construction documents, plans, specifications, and sketches to understand the tasks involved in a project. They calculate the dimensions that they need and inspect structures.

Using high-heat torches, they permanently join metal together, while monitoring equipment eliminates overheating or material malfunction.

Becoming a Welder Welders require special training.

Some welders complete a few weeks of classes, while others complete postsecondary coursework; others may combine training and work experience. Many secondary-level technical schools allow aspiring welders to take certification tests, and further training is available in postsecondary institutions such as vocational–technical institutes, community colleges, and private welding, soldering, and brazing schools.

Although not required, many companies require welders to be certified, which can be done through an apprenticeship or at a technical school.

Work Environment Welders can work both outside and inside buildings. Some specially trained welders even work underwater.

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