What Attracts You To A Career In The Construction Industry?

The construction industry plays an important role in the development of a country, both in its culture and in the economic sphere.

Since, through construction, the infrastructure needs of most economic and social activities. There are some jobs in the construction industry that attract you to do. You can make your career in these sectors.

Construction or Project Manager

It is the very first career that attracts you to a career in construction. The construction manager has to perform various responsibilities like:

  • Coordination of the execution of the works
  • Counterpart against regulatory entities and constituents
  • Conduct assessment of construction-related service providers
  • Control, approval of progress and quality control of works according to standards and requirements
  • Control of budgets, invoices, and payment statements
  • Validate constructive feasibility in the implementation of solutions not foreseen in the project
  • Lead the development of the works as planned and manage the construction teams
  • Maintain an updated and accurate status of the works
  • Evaluate the contractual scope of the work to be performed as planned
  • Manage risks and establish contingency plans according to deviations of the work
  • Ensure documentary control according to contractual specifications
  • The present report of its management regarding the works to the General Manager

Requirements

  • Civil Engineer or Certified Civil Constructor
  • Experience in the position of manager of at least 5 years in construction and/or real estate
  • Experience at least 15 years in execution of works in the housing sector

Electrician

The electricians install and maintain electrical services, such as lighting, electricity, and heating. Electricians work in houses, factories, buildings, power plants, and many other buildings.  Some electricians repair failures in home and business installations.

types of jobs in construction industry

Responsibilities

Electricians install and repair cables, wiring, meters, switching devices, metal conduits (cables), electrical installations and equipment in both new and old buildings.

The job requires significant physical activity, as it also includes lifting planks and drilling holes. Electricians also need to make sure to order the relevant materials and equipment before beginning their work.

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Plumbers

Plumbers can diagnose, repair and install the pipes of air, gas, and water in buildings.

Plumbers generally work independently or independently, however, they can also work for Contractors or for the maintenance area of buildings and other establishments.

Responsibilities

  • Read, interpret, and create sketches, plans, and diagrams to determine the arrangement of piping systems, as well as drainage and waste systems, in addition to the water supply network:
  • Perform on-site diagnostics of failures and estimate repair costs.
  • Install, maintain and repair residential, commercial and industrial systems and connections, as well as any other equipment necessary for the distribution, supply or disposal of clean or residual water.
  • Inspect and test pipes using pressurized water and air to identify the presence of faults or leaks.
  • Educate customers on proper care and maintenance of pipes.

Elevator Installers And Repairers

Elevators installers and repairers job include:

  • Study plans to determine the installation of the structure and foundations.
  • Cuts precast sections on the frame, cross members, and other components to specified sizes.
  • Prepare reports on the maintenance service given to the elevator to verify compliance with the established standards.
  • Locate flaws in brakes, motor, switches, as well as control and signaling systems, using test equipment.
  • Inspects cable connections, control board connection systems, door installation, as well as alignment and clearance of the lift box.
  • It operates elevators to determine power demand and checks power consumption for overload factors.
  • Lubricates bearings and other parts to reduce friction.
  • Adjust security controls, counterweights, and door mechanisms.
  • Connect electrical wiring for control boards and electric motors.
  • Installs security and control systems, cables, drag mechanisms, crossbars, motors, and elevator boxes.

Glaziers:

It is another option that really attracts you. It is an interesting work.

Responsibilities:

  • Use measuring instruments
  • Transporting construction materials
  • Polishing glass surface
  • Interpreting 2D plans
  • Cut glass
  • Interpret 3D plans
  • Respect health and safety procedures in the construction
  • Browse construction materials
  • Polishing glass edges
  • Work ergonomically
  • Install building profiles
  • Handle glass
  • Inspect glass plates
  • Wash glass
  • Manipulate broken glass plates
  • Use wedges
  • Modify the thickness of the glass plates
  • Using safety equipment on construction sites

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Solar Photovoltaic Installers and repairers

The Technician in Photovoltaic and Thermal Installations will be able, to a greater extent with the progressive exercise of his profession, to carry out activities of assembly, installation and maintenance of solar systems in works under construction, residential, industrial, equipment installations for public use and buildings in general, in accordance with technical specifications, project requirements and current regulations.

On the other hand, they also develop electricity generation projects based on non-conventional renewable energy sources of the residential or industrial type, in accordance with current regulations and requirements.

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Masons

Mason is able to use Concrete blocks, bricks and natural stones to make buildings structures, walkways, fences, and walls. It requires hard work. If you think you can do it or you might be attracted to this work. Just make your career bright in this field.

Insulation Contractors

It is also one of the attractive opportunities to bright your career in construction. You can work as insulation Contractors if you are interested. Following tasks are performed by them:

  • Determine the amount and type of insulation needed.
  • Remove old insulation and dispose of it properly
  • Measure and cut the insulation to fit into walls and around pipes
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.

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