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Lead the Build

Manage projects, budgets, and inspections. Big builds need managers, estimators, and inspectors.

5 careers

Construction managers

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$106,980/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade) Above Average

Cost estimators

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$73,400/yrBachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business | Professional c… Limited Growth

Construction and building inspectors

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$72,120/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade) Declining

Elevator Inspector

Elevator Inspectors examine elevators, escalators, and other vertical transportation systems to ensure they meet safety…

$72,000/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade) Steady

Home Inspector

Home Inspectors examine residential properties to assess their condition and identify potential problems before purchas…

$62,000/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade) Steady