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Construction Safety Management
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Road construction management involves oversight and completion of both heavy civil and highway/roadway projects. Occupations under this pathway include construction workers, supervisors, and managers.
Senior Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
A combination of education and work experience is generally acceptedA Bachelor's or Master's degree may be required for some senior positionsRoad Construction Manager
Job Description: A Construction Manager for heavy civil and highway/roadway projects is responsible for the overall completion and management of construction projects.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $91,370
Minimum Years Experience Required: 5
Education & Work Experience:
More- A combination of education and work experience is generally accepted
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree may be required for some senior positions
Mid Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction EngineeringRoad Construction Supervisor
Job Description: Road Construction Supervisor oversee the done at a road construction site, including managing construction crews, inspecting ongoing work, ensuring adherence to state and local codes, arranging for necessary equipment, and keeping construction project costs at or, if possible, under budget.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $64,070 - $84,770
Minimum Years Experience Required: 4-10
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering
Entry Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
On-the-job training & experience, Apprenticeship, or Technical College Coursework (Certificate or Associate's degree)Road Construction Worker
Job Description: Road Construction Workers have duties ranging from installing the cones, signs and barricades that warn drivers and control the flow of traffic, acting as flagmen to stop or direct traffic, clearing debris from the work site, using jackhammers to break up existing pavement and tending equipment such as cement mixers or asphalt heaters.
Hiring Demand: High
Typical Salary: $34,530 - $47,040
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0.5-2
Education & Work Experience:
More- On-the-job training & experience, Apprenticeship, or Technical College Coursework (Certificate or Associate's degree)