At the end of the day, if you like to step back and really see what you’ve done you may be perfect for a career in construction. Whether you are outdoors building the skyline, or inside adding the finishing touches to a project, a career in construction provides an opportunity to create, rejuvenate and develop new buildings and infrastructure.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
| Job | Average Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Paving, Surfacing, Tamping Equipment Operator | $17.90 |
| Installation, Maintenance, Repair Worker | $19.04 |
| Excavation and Loading Machine, Dragline Operator | $20.52 |
NEXT
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | $22.83 |
| A.C., Heating, Refrigeration Installer and Mechanic | $25.46 |
| Electrician | $25.64 |
| First-Line Construction Supervisor, Extracation Worker | $34.38 |
LATER
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $50.48 |
| Health and Safety Engineer (Except Mining) | $51.27 |
| Civil Engineer | $53.58 |
TRAINING PATHWAYS
FIRST
Middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| Building Construction Academy | Jay High School |
| Construction Academy | Navarre High School |
| Engineering Academy | Navarre High School |
| AC, Refrigeration & Heating Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Electricity | Locklin Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Locklin Technical College |
NEXT
Certifications, technical programs or 2-year degree programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| A.S. Architectural Design and Construction Technology | Pensacola State College |
| Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 1 | Locklin Technical College |
| Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 2 | Locklin Technical College |
| Apprenticeship - Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Automotive Service Technology 1 | Locklin Technical College |
| Automotive Service Technology 2 | Pensacola State College |
| Carpentry Certification | Pensacola State College |
| Electrician | Locklin Technical College |
| Electricity | Locklin Technical College |
| Electricity Certification | Pensacola State College |
| HVAC Certification | Pensacola State College |
| Maintenance & Light Repair | Locklin Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Locklin Technical College |
LATER
Bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| B.S. Electrical Engineering | Pensacola State College |
| B.S. Engineering Technology - Building Construction | Pensacola State College |