virginia.byf.orgBYF Virginia - Building Your Future in Construction

Close Who We AreContractors Partners Facebook Twitter Explore Careers Trading Cards Career Path Craft Labor Map Career Center BYF National Blog Get Involved Connect With Build Your Future Connection Map Find Training Veterans Portal Events Register Your Event Resources View All Resources Store Posters Bookmarks Request Resource Materials Videos Message Us Name * Email * Phone Message *for: SearchExplore Career Options Wherever you are in your education, there’s a way for you to start training and securing the right credentials now. Learn More Craft Trading Cards Explore a career in the construction industry that fits your interests and personality. Learn More Find Training Locate craft training centers available around the state. Learn More Mission Build Your Future Virginia’s mission is to educate Virginia residents about high paying construction careers, training opportunities and mapping career paths to employment in these high demand occupations. Learn MoreCraft Labor Demand 432,835 FLORIDA 285,395 GEORGIA 105,664 ALABAMA 112,892 KENTUCKY 314,110 LOUISIANA 73,860 MISSISSIPPI 195,532 TENNESSEE 1,060,957 TEXAS 304,077 OHIO 199,724 MICHIGAN 158,788 WISCONSIN 203,112 MINNESOTA 213,309 INDIANA 221,453 ILLINOIS 160,016 IOWA 149,298 MISSOURI 96,832 ARKANSAS 149,125 OKLAHOMA 96,905 KANSAS 175,682 NEBRASKA 39,401 MONTANA 54,685 WYOMING 197,751 COLORADO 64,486 NEW MEXICO 138,080 ARIZONA 126,272 UTAH 37,624 IDAHO 95,518 OREGON 185,777 WASHINGTON 441,162 CALIFORNIA 157,405 NEVADA 30,506 ALASKA 44,208 HAWAII 94,642 SOUTH DAKOTA 121,360 NORTH DAKOTA 280,628 VIRGINIA 46,664 MAINE 471,079 NEW YORK 29,947 VERMONT 91,908 CONNECTICUT 248,678 PENNSYLVANIA 325,648 NORTH CAROLINA 42,167 NEW HAMPSHIRE 149,810 MASSACHUSETTS 153,000 SOUTH CAROLINA 54,445 WEST VIGINIA 37,726 RHODE ISLAND 148,802 NEW JERSEY 37,654 DELAWARE 90,873 MARYLAND View Demand By Career Who We Are Who is BYF Virginia? We are a collaboration of Construction Industry Associations , Contractors, and educational providers working together to RECRUIT, PROMOTE, and EDUCATE the public on what opportunities a career in the construction industry holds. Watch Our Videos Explore Construction Careers Architect Architect $73,090 Do you see beauty in buildings? Do you like to design? Then you may be drawn to architecture. Learn More Close Civil Engineer Civil Engineer $79,340 Do you take joy in designing and executing plans? Then becoming a civil engineer may be for you. Learn More Close Construction Site Safety Technician Construction Site Safety Technician $60,673 Do you like to lead by example? Are you an great communicator who engages well with people? Learn More Close Instrumentation Technician Instrumentation Technician $67,823 Are you a problem solver with a knack for small details? Instrumentation may be the perfect craft profession for you! Learn More Close Mobile Crane Operator Mobile Crane Operator $55,000 If you wished your career involved using a joystick then check out this career. Learn More Close Pipeline Technician Pipeline Technician $53,460 The pipeline industry has a wide range of opportunities waiting for you! Learn More Close Power Line Worker Power Line Worker $70,217 If you are looking for a high-powered career, you’ve found it! Learn More Close Project Manager Project Manager $82,790 Do others seek your guidance to complete group assignments or project-based tasks? Learn More Close Rigger Rigger $51,000 Are you interested in practical physics? Do you love working outdoors? That combination is a good start to becoming a rigger. Learn More Close Scaffold Builder Scaffold Builder $47,166 Do you enjoy team-driven activities that involve strategy, communication and balance? Apply these skills to a career by becoming a scaffold. Learn More Close Site Layout/ Survey Engineer Site Layout/ Survey Engineer $57,050 If math, measuring and engineering is your strength, consider a career in site layout. Learn More Close Solar Photovoltaic Installer Solar Photovoltaic Installer $35,200 Does your dream job involve working under the sun? Learn More Close Sprinkler Fitter Sprinkler Fitter $52,500 Are you a detail-oriented kind of person? Sprinkler fitting may be a good career to consider! Learn More Close Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician $48,800 Are you a rock-climber who loves extreme heights? Would you consider yourself environmentally friendly? Learn More Close Tower Crane Operator Tower Crane Operator $61,000 Looking for a career where you will be given the best seat in the house? Then check out the view as a tower crane operator! Learn More Close Craft Laborer Craft Laborer $27,500 Would you consider yourself a jack of all trades? If so, a construction laborer career might be an option to explore! Learn More Close Boilermaker Boilermaker $65,500 Check out this adventurous career where you can work with flames and an assortment of tools! Learn More Close Painter Painter $42,000 Do you have an eye for different colors, textures and tones? Would you consider yourself artsy? Learn More Close Plumber Plumber $63,250 Are you always tinkering with objects? Do people ask for your help with fixing mechanical things? Look into becoming a plumber! Learn More Close Roofer Roofer $37,000 Take an interest in becoming a roofer and rise above the rest! Learn More Close Insulator Insulator $55,000 Work with your hands in an industry that provides the economy with energy saving options. Learn More Close Glazier Glazier $44,250 If you enjoy adventures, scenic views and have a creative side then try out this profession! Learn More Close Millwright Millwright $49,000 Do you take things apart and put them back together just to see how they work? Learn More Close HVAC Technician HVAC Technician $58,000 Are you interested in model building or have coined yourself Mr. Fix It? Learn More Close Mason Mason $41,750 Do you dream of building a structure with your own two hands or restoring historical buildings? Check out training in masonry! Learn More Close Carpenter Carpenter $44,500 Do you like building, traveling and being outdoors? Why not consider a career that is fun and offers financial freedom. Learn More Close Pipefitter Pipefitter $68,000 Are you a little bit of a perfectionist? Do you enjoy reading plans and making something useful? Consider training to become a pipefitter. Learn More Close Heavy Equipment Operator Heavy Equipment Operator $43,250 Do you have an interest in operating dump trucks, bulldozers or other vehicles classified as heavy machinery? Learn More Close Electrician Electrician $67,650 If you’re into sound systems, robotics or tinkering with wires, you should think about a career as an electrician. Learn More Close Welder Welder $47,250 Do you get a kick out of watching sparks fly on the Fourth of July? Choose a career in welding and watch them fly every day! Learn More Close Sheet Metal Worker Sheet Metal Worker $58,000 Are you a visual person? Do you enjoy mechanics and fitting puzzles together? Learn More Close Ironworker Ironworker $56,500 If you are looking for an exciting career where you can balance from the top of a brand new skyscraper, then ironworking is for you. Learn More Close Explore More Careers Choose Your Career Path A career in construction can take you all the way to CEO. Find your ideal path with Build Your Future’s interactive Career Path. Start Your Career Path All material © 2017 NCCERBYF Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTubeSubscribe to Mailing...