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 4 of 4 for Construction & Real Estate.
174 careers in Construction & Real Estate, page 4 of 4
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Less than High School · $47,510
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
Sales Representative, Building Materials
High School Diploma or GED · $65,000
Sales Representatives in Building Materials sell building materials, such as lumber, insulation, roofing, and flooring,…
Segmental Pavers
High School Diploma · $72,120
Lay out, cut, and place segmental paving units. Includes installers of bedding and restraining materials for the paving…
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
High School Diploma · $49,140
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain…
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
High School Diploma · $57,980
Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other…
Settlement Officer / Conveyancer
Bachelor's in Law or Paralegal Studies; conveyancing license/certification required · $62,000
Manages the legal transfer of property ownership, preparing and reviewing conveyancing documents, conducting title…
Sheet Metal Workers
High School Diploma · $60,850
Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes,…
Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Property Manager
No formal degree required; hospitality or business background helpful; local STR permits knowledge essential · $55,000
Manages short-term vacation rental properties across platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, optimizing pricing,…
Solar Energy Installation Managers
High School Diploma · $78,690
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $51,860
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site…
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
High School Diploma · $62,350
Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential,…
Stonemasons
High School Diploma · $51,990
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for…
Strata / Body Corporate Manager
Bachelor's in Business or Property; strata management certificate/license required · $65,000
Manages the common property and governance of strata-titled buildings and communities, administering owners'…
Strategic Consultant
Master's Degree · $130,000
Advise organizations on high-level decisions to enhance overall performance by analyzing market trends, competitive…
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
High School Diploma · $62,700
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or…
Tapers
High School Diploma · $64,700
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Tenant Representative / Tenant Advisor
Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or Real Estate; real estate license required · $88,000
Exclusively represents commercial tenants in lease negotiations, site selection, and workplace strategy, ensuring…
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher
High school diploma or equivalent · $45,000
Apply and finish a mixture of cement, sand, pigments, and marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet tops to…
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
High School Diploma · $57,260
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable…
Tile and Stone Setters
High School Diploma · $52,240
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
Urban and Regional Planners
Master's Degree · $83,720
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns,…
Virtual Staging Specialist / 3D Tour Creator
Certificate or Associate's in 3D Design, Interior Design, or Digital Media · $55,000
Creates virtual staging, 3D property tours, and digital renderings for real estate listings, using software to furnish…
Weatherization Installers and Technicians
High School Diploma · $72,120
Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing…