Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Include specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Include general superintendents, project managers, and constructors who manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 4,250 | 30.06 | 18.12 | 36.03 | 62,520 | 37,680 | 74,940 |
| Joplin MSA | 100 | 27.38 | 15.37 | 33.39 | 56,950 | 31,970 | 69,440 |
| Columbia MSA | 130 | 23.15 | 19.12 | 25.17 | 48,150 | 39,770 | 52,340 |
| St Joseph MSA | 40 | 29.84 | 20.02 | 34.76 | 62,080 | 41,640 | 72,290 |
| Springfield MSA | 190 | 25.87 | 15.88 | 30.87 | 53,820 | 33,030 | 64,210 |
| St Louis MSA | 2,130 | 33.23 | 22.09 | 38.80 | 69,110 | 45,940 | 80,690 |
| Kansas City* | 1,070 | 29.18 | 18.96 | 34.29 | 60,693 | 39,439 | 71,320 |
| Central Region* | 470 | 20.76 | 12.60 | 24.84 | 43,173 | 26,201 | 51,659 |
| Northeast Region* | 70 | 27.21 | 18.37 | 31.62 | 56,588 | 38,211 | 65,776 |
| Northwest Region* | 50 | 30.43 | 17.12 | 37.09 | 63,304 | 35,619 | 77,146 |
| Ozark Region* | 250 | 24.24 | 15.56 | 28.58 | 50,420 | 32,355 | 59,453 |
| South Central Region* | 30 | 30.61 | 15.23 | 38.29 | 63,660 | 31,681 | 79,650 |
| Southeast Region* | 160 | 36.99 | 17.38 | 46.80 | 76,946 | 36,145 | 97,346 |
| Southwest Region* | 150 | 28.59 | 16.96 | 34.41 | 59,466 | 35,271 | 71,563 |
| St. Charles* | 210 | 32.61 | 20.30 | 38.76 | 67,828 | 42,229 | 80,628 |
| St. Louis City* | 210 | 33.97 | 22.45 | 39.73 | 70,656 | 46,697 | 82,636 |
| St. Louis County* | 1,230 | 34.43 | 22.72 | 40.29 | 71,621 | 47,267 | 83,798 |
| West Central Region* | 150 | 26.06 | 17.75 | 30.22 | 54,214 | 36,925 | 62,859 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 90 | 27.45 | 20.70 | 30.83 | 57,101 | 43,065 | 64,119 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 5,540 | 6,530 | 990 | 17.87 | 188 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 2,320 | 2,760 | 440 | 18.97 | 82 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 2,450 | 2,880 | 430 | 17.55 | 83 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 490 | 560 | 70 | 14.29 | 14 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 180 | 200 | 20 | 11.11 | 6 | Great |
| Northwest Region* | 180 | 200 | 20 | 11.11 | 3 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 570 | 670 | 100 | 17.54 | 19 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 90 | 100 | 10 | 11.11 | 2 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 290 | 330 | 40 | 13.79 | 9 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 200 | 220 | 20 | 10.00 | 5 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 150 | 170 | 20 | 13.33 | 4 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision