Careers in Construction & Real Estate
One hundred and seventy-four careers across construction trades, project management, surveying, architecture-adjacent roles, property management, brokerage, and the work that designs and runs the built environment. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 2 of 4 for Construction & Real Estate.
174 careers in Construction & Real Estate, page 2 of 4
Electricians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $62,350
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with…
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
High School Diploma · $106,580
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Energy Auditors
High School Diploma · $72,120
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of…
Entitlement Specialist / Planning Consultant
Bachelor's in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Real Estate; AICP certification valued · $85,000
Navigates government approval processes for real estate developments, managing zoning applications, environmental…
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
High School Diploma · $52,550
Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose…
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
High School Diploma · $59,110
Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.…
Facilities Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Coordinates and oversees the daily operations and maintenance of facilities, ensuring a safe, efficient, and…
Facilities Manager (Commercial Real Estate)
Bachelor's in Facilities Management, Engineering, or Business; CFM or FMP certification valued · $82,000
Oversees the physical operations and maintenance of commercial buildings, managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing,…
Facility Manager
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Manages and maintains buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for occupants.…
Feasibility Analyst / Development Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Real Estate, or Economics; MRED or MBA advantageous · $78,000
Evaluates the financial viability of proposed real estate developments by building pro forma models, analyzing…
Fence Erectors
High School Diploma · $46,940
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $78,690
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
High School Diploma · $54,340
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Less than High School · $49,150
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of…
Foreman
High School Diploma or GED · $65,000
Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, or other…
General Contractor
Bachelor's Degree · $99,000
Oversees and manages all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Coordinates diverse teams,…
General Laborer
High School Diploma · $38,000
Performs a variety of manual tasks, often requiring physical strength and endurance, to support construction,…
Glaziers
High School Diploma · $55,440
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior…
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Less than High School · $48,490
Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil,…
Heavy Equipment Operator
High School Diploma · $60,000
Operates and maintains heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to move earth, clear land, and…
Heavy Equipment Operator (Construction)
High school diploma or equivalent · $55,000
Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and forklifts to excavate, move, and grade earth, rock, gravel,…
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
High School Diploma · $46,480
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill.…
Helpers--Carpenters
High School Diploma · $41,600
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or…
Helpers--Electricians
High School Diploma · $39,890
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or…
Helpers--Extraction Workers
High School Diploma · $48,400
Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining…
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Less than High School · $38,140
Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include…
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
High School Diploma · $39,270
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include…
Helpers--Roofers
High School Diploma · $40,590
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools,…
Highest & Best Use Analyst
Bachelor's in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or Economics; MAI or CRE designation preferred · $92,000
Determines the most profitable and legally permissible use of a property or land parcel through market analysis, zoning…
Highway Maintenance Workers
High School Diploma · $49,070
Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or…
HVAC Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential,…
HVAC Technicians
Certificate or Vocational Training · $59,810
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and…
Industrial Equipment Operator
High School Diploma or GED · $50,000
Operates heavy machinery and equipment used in construction, manufacturing, mining, and other industrial settings to…
Industrial Real Estate Broker
Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or Real Estate; SIOR designation highly valued · $105,000
Specializes in the sale and lease of industrial properties including warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing…
Innovation Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Innovation Consultants help organizations identify new opportunities, develop innovative strategies, and implement new…
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
High School Diploma · $48,680
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
Insulation Workers, Mechanical
High School Diploma · $57,250
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain…
Ironworker
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $60,000
Assemble, erect, and dismantle structural steel frameworks and other metal parts of buildings, bridges, roads, and…
Journeyman Electrician
High School Diploma or GED; Apprenticeship · $70,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.…
Knowledge Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements strategies for capturing, sharing, and leveraging organizational knowledge to improve…
Land Acquisition Manager
Bachelor's in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or Business; real estate license helpful · $95,000
Identifies, evaluates, and secures land parcels for development, conducting site analysis, negotiating purchase…
Leasing Consultant / Leasing Agent (Residential)
High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred; fair housing training mandatory · $42,000
Markets and leases residential apartments and rental communities, conducting property tours, qualifying applicants,…
Listing Agent / Seller's Agent
Real estate license required; Bachelor's in Marketing or Business preferred · $72,000
Represents property sellers by pricing homes competitively, marketing listings through multiple channels, managing open…
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
High School Diploma · $68,860
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or…
Luxury Real Estate Agent
Real estate license; Bachelor's degree preferred; luxury certifications (CLHMS, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing) · $125,000
Specializes in high-end residential properties, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients with discretion, providing…
Marketing Coordinator (Real Estate)
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote properties, agents, and the real estate brand by creating marketing…
Marketing Specialist (Real Estate)
Associate's or Bachelor's degree · $65,000
Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote residential and commercial properties through digital advertising,…
Mortgage Broker
Bachelor's in Finance or Business; NMLS license required (US); mortgage broker license · $78,000
Acts as an intermediary between borrowers and lenders, helping clients find the best mortgage products, comparing rates…
New Home Sales Consultant
Real estate license; Bachelor's in Business or Marketing preferred · $65,000
Sells newly constructed homes and off-the-plan properties for developers and builders, guiding buyers through design…
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
High School Diploma · $58,710
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors,…