Construction Design and Management: Contracting

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Career Information

Earning potential
Salaries for contracting specialists vary widely by experience, education, and employer size. Cost estimators earned median annual salaries of $49,940 in 2004, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Employment opportunities
Related job openings exist in personnel, computer technology, purchasing, and accounting. Because construction contract-related skills are easy transferable, you will also have ample opportunities in other regions if you are willing to relocate.  

Job outlook
The forecast should remain steady over the next decade. Despite an unstable economy, population growth has spurred an increase in new housing and a strong market in renovation and remodeling.

Career choices with your degree:
• Building materials purchasing agent
• Cost estimator
• Outside salesperson

With experience and/or further education you may go on to:
• Contractor
• Project manager