Chapter 5 Types of Careers
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Pathways and Career Options
Design and
Pre-Construction
Architect • Drafter • Regional & Urban Planner • Designer • Industrial Engineer
• Materials Engineer • Environmental Designer • Civil Engineer • Programmer
• Mechanical Engineer • Electrical Engineer • Preservationist • Environmental
Engineer • Surveyor • Fire Prevention & Protection Engineer • Cost Estimator •
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician
Construction
General Contractor & Builder • Construction Foreman • Estimator • Project
Inspector • Sales & Marketing Manager • Education & Training Director • Safety
Director • Construction Inspector • Subcontractor • Field Supervisor • Mason •
Iron & Metalworker • Carpenter • Electrician • Boilermaker • Electronic Systems
Technician • Sheetmetal Worker • Painter
Maintenance and
Operations
General Maintenance Contractor • Construction Engineer • Construction Manager
• Estimator • Facilities Engineer • Environmental Engineer • Demolition Engineer
• Project Inspector • Manufacturer’s Representative • Equipment & Material
Manager • Maintenance Estimator • Security Controls Manager • Preservationist •
Remodeler • Safety Director • Construction Inspector
Architecture and Construction