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General contractor jobs are high paying and represent a job market that is constantly growing. For military veterans, becoming a general contractor is a great way to use their leadership skills. General contractors must be organized, detailed and able to deliver projects on time and up to customer standards.
What does a General Contractor Do?
General contractors plan, direct, and oversee construction and demolition projects. They are responsible for everything that happens on a construction site. General contractors lead a direct their teams to accomplish the stated goal of a project.
Duties of General Contractors
General Contractors will prepare budgets and analyze costs for construction projects of all sizes. They create timetables for construction projects and ensure that the project is finished within the stated time limit.
The job of a general contractor requires them to be knowledgeable in many aspects of the construction process, as they will work with other construction specialists such as architects and engineers.
General Contractors may also be required to evaluate and hire sub-contractors for a project. Sub-contractors are companies who perform a specific task such as an electrical company or a cement company.
General contractor positions are great careers for military veterans who held leadership positions during their service. They will be responsible for seeing that all the workers underneath them are performing their duties to meet the goal
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Work Environment of General Contractors
Being a general contractor requires you to work mostly on the job sites you are overseeing, which can be more than one. When managing multiple projects, some general contractors will be required to travel between job sites.
General contractors, as mentioned above, must be able to work well with other construction professionals, such as engineers, architects and sub-contracting companies.
How to Become a General Contractor
Typically, general contractor positions will require a bachelor’s degree in management or a construction related field. While many large construction firms prefer general contractors to have a bachelor’s degree, it is not the be all end all. Somebody with a high school diploma and years of construction experience may be eligible for the job. There truly is no substitute for experience in the construction industry.
Outlook for General Contractor Jobs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, general contractors earned an average salary of $91,370 as of May 2017. contractor jobs are expected to grow 11% by 2026, which is faster than the average occupation is expected to grow over that same period.
As a result of the large amount of construction that is expected to take place over the next 10 years, there figures to be plenty of work for general contractors. As older structures and buildings continue to age, they will require upgrades, repairs, and in some cases, complete rebuilds.
There is expected to be a large number of aging general contractors who will be retiring in the coming years. As a result of their retiring, there will be an influx of open positions. It’s safe to say general contracting is a great career choice for anyone who is qualified.
Companies Hiring for Construction Management
AECOM: AECOM is built to deliver a better world. They design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries.
SBA Communications: SBA Communications Corporation (SBA) is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure across North, Central and South America.
EATON: Eaton is a power management company with 2017 sales of $20.4 billion. We provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably.
Kaiser Permanente has existed to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We are America’s leading nonprofit integrated health plan and serve nearly 10 million people from 38 hospitals and more than 600 medical office buildings.
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