Construction

Build a career while building the future of Huntsville.

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Job Stats

Total Jobs

13,000+

Salary Range

$29-62K

Fast Track Jobs

4,000+

10 Year Growth

16%

Total Employers

992

“In construction you can literally see someone’s idea go from their mind to a physical form. And I get to have a hand in that. I’m training now and I’m so excited to grow my career at Turner Construction.”

Omar Norris Turner Construction

On-the-Job Training

Key Careers

Heavy Equipment Operator

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TOTAL JOBS

963

AVERAGE HOURLY PAY

$22.04

While it’s technically work, swinging beams high into the air or moving around dirt can be pretty fun as well as an HEO. Harnessing the power of these machines, you’ll play a critical role in any construction project from residential to large scale commercial and industrial buildings. With on-the-job training or school instruction you could live out that childhood dream of playing with trucks all day.

Career Pathway
Program: Calhoun Community College
Name: Doug Brazier
Phone: 256.306.2938
Email: douglas.brazier@calhoun.edu
Website: calhoun.edu

Electrician

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TOTAL JOBS

1,194

AVERAGE HOURLY PAY

$24.60

Whether it’s wiring a new multi-story commercial building or trouble shooting why the lights won’t come on, the job of an electrician can change every day. Electricians are a critical part of practically any construction project or regular maintenance, and they’re paid well for it. The career opportunities are endless whether that’s working for a construction company or going into business for yourself. The power is in your hands.

Career Pathway
Program: Calhoun Electrical Technology
Name: Collis Sims
Phone: 256.306.2588
Email: collis.sims@calhoun.edu
Website: calhoun.edu

Program: Drake State Electrical Technology
Name: Electrical Department
Phone: 256.551.3157
Email: elt@drakestate.edu
Website: drakestate.edu

Carpenter

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TOTAL JOBS

1,279

AVERAGE HOURLY PAY

$21.79

Few things are as rewarding as stepping back to see the final result of your carpentry work. You can have that feeling every day in Huntsville. Framing and finish carpenters are in demand as the construction industry is showing no signs of slowing down here. If math is your thing and you sweat the details, get your training at an area trade school then start building your career as a carpenter.

Career Pathway
Program: North Alabama Homebuilding Academy
Name: Tommy Davis
Phone: 256.936.1800
Email: info@nahacad.org
Website: gobuildyourfuture.com

Program: Hardhat in Hand
Name: Aja Gower
Phone: 770.988.3278
Email: hardhatinhand@holder.com
Website: drakestate.edu

Pipefitter/Plumber

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TOTAL JOBS

892

AVERAGE HOURLY PAY

$24.95

Being a plumber is so much more than leaky faucets. It’s an incredibly varied profession where two days are rarely ever the same. On the residential and commercial side, you will be installing entire plumbing systems for new builds or figuring out solves for renovations. For industrial, you could use your skills to be a pipefitter, building large-scale, high-pressure systems. Let’s just say you won’t be bored.

Career Pathway
Program: Calhoun Community College
Name: Doug Brazier
Phone: 256.306.2938
Email: douglas.brazier@calhoun.edu
Website: calhoun.edu

Program: North Alabama Craft Training Foundation
Name: Wade Thompson
Phone: 256.355.1168 x304
Email: wade@nactf.org
Website: nactf.org

Fast track your career in Construction

If you’re interested in a smart career in construction, Huntsville has several programs where you can get the training you need to start building the life you’ve dreamed of.