Careers in construction and real estate
One hundred and twenty-three careers across construction trades, project management, surveying, architecture-adjacent roles, property management, brokerage, and the work that designs and runs the built environment. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 2 of 3 for Construction & Real Estate.
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Real Estate Brokerage CEO / Managing Broker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Leads a real estate brokerage firm, overseeing agent recruitment, transaction management, market strategy, compliance,…
Real Estate Coach / Trainer
No Formal Education Needed · $69,280
Provides coaching, training, and mentorship to real estate agents and teams, teaching sales techniques, lead…
Real Estate Consultant / Advisory
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Provides strategic advisory services to real estate investors, developers, and corporations on market strategy,…
Real Estate Debt / Capital Markets Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Arranges debt financing for real estate transactions, analyzing loan structures, preparing loan packages, and matching…
Real Estate Developer / Property Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Conceives, finances, and manages real estate development projects from land acquisition through construction to sale or…
Real Estate Fund Manager / REIT Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages real estate investment funds or REITs, making acquisition and disposition decisions, overseeing portfolio…
Real Estate Investment Sales Broker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Specializes in the sale of income-producing investment properties including apartment buildings, office towers, and…
Real Estate Market Research Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Conducts market research and analysis for real estate firms, tracking supply/demand dynamics, rental trends, vacancy…
Real Estate Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes marketing strategies for real estate agencies, developers, and property portfolios, managing…
Real Estate Portfolio Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Manages a portfolio of real estate assets for institutional investors, pension funds, or family offices, optimizing…
Real Estate Private Equity Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $81,100
Conducts investment analysis for real estate private equity firms, evaluating acquisition targets, building complex…
Real Estate Team Leader / Rainmaker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Leads a high-performing real estate sales team, generating leads, mentoring agents, managing team operations, and…
Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $58,650
Manages the administrative and compliance aspects of real estate transactions from contract to closing, coordinating…
Real Estate Underwriter
Bachelor's Degree · $76,690
Evaluates the risk and financial viability of real estate loan applications for banks, insurance companies, or mortgage…
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $58,970
Rebar workers place and fasten steel reinforcement into concrete forms on bridges, high-rises, and highway projects.…
Relocation Specialist / Corporate Relocation Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Manages employee relocation programs for corporations, coordinating home sales, destination services, temporary…
Renewable Energy Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Renewable energy project managers guide clean power developments from contract signing to grid connection, coordinating…
Residential Property Manager
High School Diploma · $69,990
Manages residential rental properties on behalf of owners, handling tenant screening, lease administration, rent…
Retail Leasing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Specializes in leasing retail spaces within shopping centers, high streets, and mixed-use developments, curating tenant…
Rock Splitters, Quarry
No Formal Education Needed · $48,740
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Roof Bolters, Mining
High School Diploma · $78,540
Roof bolters drill into underground mine tunnel ceilings and walls, then install steel or resin-anchored bolts to stop…
Sales Representative, Building Materials
High School Diploma · $72,080
Sales Representatives in Building Materials sell building materials, such as lumber, insulation, roofing, and flooring,…
Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Property Manager
No Formal Education Needed · $69,990
Manages short-term vacation rental properties across platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, optimizing pricing,…
Solar Energy Installation Manager
High School Diploma · $79,920
Solar energy installation managers coordinate electricians, roofers, and laborers across residential and commercial…
Strata / Body Corporate Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $69,990
Manages the common property and governance of strata-titled buildings and communities, administering owners'…
Tenant Representative / Tenant Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Exclusively represents commercial tenants in lease negotiations, site selection, and workplace strategy, ensuring…
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
Decorative Painter and Faux Finisher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,400
Apply specialist decorative paint finishes to interior surfaces including marbling, wood graining, trompe l'oeil,…
Bridal Retail Consultant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,280
Guide brides and wedding parties through the selection and purchase of wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and bridal…
Parquet Floor Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Install, sand, and finish solid and engineered parquet, herringbone, and bespoke hardwood floor patterns in…
Acoustic Specialist and Sound Insulation Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,690
Design and install acoustic insulation and sound control systems in residential, commercial, and entertainment venues,…
Dry Lining Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,930
Install metal stud partitioning, plasterboard linings, suspended ceilings, and specialist acoustic and fire-rated dry…
Stonemason
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,390
Cut, shape, and lay natural and reconstituted stone for new construction, restoration, and heritage conservation…
Groundworker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Carry out the below-ground and ground-level civil engineering works that form the foundation of every construction…
Kitchen and Bathroom Fitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Supply and install complete kitchen and bathroom suites, including cabinetry, worktops, tiling, plumbing connections,…
Narrow Boat Builder and Canal Boat Fitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Build, fit out, and restore narrow boats and canal boats, combining steel fabrication, joinery, plumbing, and…
Plaster Moulder and Ornamental Plasterer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,660
Design and produce ornamental plasterwork including cornices, ceiling roses, columns, and decorative panels for…
Concrete Repair Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,020
Diagnose, specify, and carry out structural concrete repairs on bridges, car parks, buildings, and marine structures…
Resin Flooring Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $56,460
Install epoxy, polyurethane, and methyl methacrylate (MMA) resin flooring systems in industrial, commercial, and…
Damp Proofing Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Diagnose and remediate rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation problems in residential and commercial buildings…
Boatbuilder
High School Diploma · $60,580
Constructs and repairs boats, ranging from small recreational vessels to larger commercial ships.
Demolition Operative
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Safely demolish structures from residential buildings to industrial plants using hand tools, mechanical plant, and…
Tiler
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,690
Install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and mosaic tiles on floors, walls, and specialist surfaces in residential,…
Bricklayer and Stonemason
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,120
Lay bricks, blocks, and stone to construct walls, foundations, and structural elements of buildings, combining…
Shopfitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Install and fit out the interior of retail shops, restaurants, hotels, and commercial premises, combining carpentry,…
Acoustic Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, specify, and install acoustic treatment systems in commercial, residential, and entertainment venues to control…
Asbestos Removal Operative
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,450
Safely remove and dispose of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from buildings under controlled conditions to protect…
Building Inspector (Private Sector)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
Carry out building control inspections on behalf of approved inspectors or local authorities to ensure compliance with…
Chimney Sweep and Flue Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $36,840
Clean, inspect, and maintain chimneys, flues, and solid fuel appliances to ensure safe and efficient operation,…
Chimney Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $36,840
Inspect, sweep, repair, and reline domestic and commercial chimneys and flue systems to ensure safe and efficient…