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Careers that Build Communities

Careers in construction are extremely valuable to our community and nation.

It takes a variety of jobs to turn blueprints on a page into the physical spaces where we live, work, and play. The impact of construction can be seen everywhere, including our streets, buildings, parks, and neighborhoods.

Innovations within the industry such as 3D printing, biophilic design and wearable technology coupled with proven construction methods create new job opportunities every day. From residential dwellings to commercial buildings to infrastructure, a career in construction can give you opportunities to start, grow, and prosper in Rutherford County, TN.

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Rutherford County Construction Jobs Snapshot

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics

Trade Certificate or Associate’s Degree

440 Current Annual Openings

$41,200

Plumbers & Pipefitters

Trade Certificate or Associate’s Degree

350 Current Annual Openings

$49,127

Civil Engineers

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

290 Current Annual Openings

$78,255

Electrical Power-Line Installers

Bachelors Degree

140 Current Annual Openings

$77,749

Electricians

Trade Certificate or Associate’s Degree

560 Current Annual Openings

$47,975

First-Line Supervisors

Trade Certificate or Associate’s Degree

430

$59,701

Building a Brighter Future through Construction

Creating safe, functional and appealing spaces is a very complex undertaking.

The construction industry offers many career opportunities spanning from hands-on skilled trades jobs to tenured back-office positions. These careers can range from installing electrical wiring behind our walls to creating commercial building architecture to developing city planning projects.

If you want to help construct a better environment that meets our everyday needs, you’ll find an abundance of construction positions in Rutherford County, TN.

The soft and technical skills that will make you attractive to construction companies include communication skills, stamina, problem-solving, mathematical proficiency, graphic literacy and project management. Our high schools, technical, community, and four-year colleges can prepare you with the skills needed to land a high-demand job in these sectors.

Growth In The Community

3.9%

of Rutherford County, TN jobs are in Construction

5274

people are employed in the Construction Industry

791

Construction Companies are located in Rutherford County, TN

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