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See & Touch what you helped To build

Being able to see the work of your hands is an excellent feeling! Few things are as rewarding as knowing how your project, bridge, port, plant or other, directly benefits a community with new jobs and with a physical solution that brings value to the area.

"We will build more things in the next 30 years than what we have built in the last 2,000 years."
- Dr. Bill Badger, Professor Emeritus and Author of The DNA of Leadership

High pay, high impact jobs RigHT OUT of college

Starting salaries in the construction field can pay between $80,000 ($40 /hr) to $135,000 ($67.50 /hr) right out of college! There are many careers where you have the opportunity to travel around the country and/or the world as you work in various sectors. In some cases you will help solve world issues like access to clean water, electrification of transportation, sustainable buildings and more.

"College students who are interested in a hands-on career that involves problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork should consider pursuing a degree in construction."
- Michael Bellaman, President & CEO of the Associated Builders and Constructors

Change roles and gain different market experience

From construction contractor to project engineer to program manager, there are many opportunities that can allow you a life-long career with continued advancement and with the freedom to continue to learn and grow as an individual.

"The construction industry offers a wide range of opportunities for young professionals."
- Jay Timoons, President & CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers

Discover how you can change the world with a career in the construction industry!

The construction industry is one of the most world-changing and professionally rewarding industries! And what’s most exciting is that there are lots of opportunities for many types of professions at many types of companies where you can work and build a high-impact and high-paying career.

In this brief guide, you will learn what most people take years to realize about the construction industry, and it will answer key questions you might have as a student:

What is the construction industry about and is it the right industry for me?
What are the types of companies where I could work?
What are the opportunities in the areas of engineering, construction, business, marketing, communications, technology, and supply chain?

PRINT LENGTH: 80 pages

DIMENSIONS: 4.13 x 0.19 x 6.75 inches

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About the Author

Noé H. Saenz has been in the construction industry since 1998 and has held multiple roles. He has worked in multiple sectors such as electric transmission and distribution, oil, gas, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing mainly in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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