Buildings erected in the past 10 years alone are equal in value to all those built since our nation was founded. By dollar volume, the construction industry is by far the largest in the country, and it's growing. Highway Construction Highways and related projects such as bridges, grade separations, culverts, paving, earth-moving, traffic control and landscaping. Heavy Construction Tunnels, airports, dams, missile bases, railroads and flood control projects. Utilities Construction Pipeline installations, sanitation projects, water works and other utility needs of the country, city or community.
Countless opportunities exist in construction.
Each job has advantages and rewards for the person who can fill it. Your salary will depend on your abilities, efforts, initiative and dedication. Job Superintendent Directs all construction functions on small or medium-size projects, or on specific phases of large projects. Responsible for scheduling, budget methods and procedures. Office Manager Performs or supervises a variety of services for the smooth operation of the construction business, such as keeping books, making payroll, billing clients, handling mail.