
32. First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trade Workers
Construction has long been a thriving, lucrative field, and there are absolutely no signs of that changing. As a first-line supervisor of construction trade workers, you’ll work on construction sites supervising and coordinating construction employees. This job requires you to be familiar with a construction site’s inner workings. Thus, starting as a construction worker yourself is an ideal way to break into the profession. You will need to understand what the construction workers are doing to manage and evaluate their work, so a general understanding of construction principles is a must.

To break into the industry, it would help if you were comfortable reading blueprints, managing people, and communicating effectively and positively. You should have an eye on resolving conflict well since the construction industry often requires working in hot, irritating conditions that can fray even the gentlest tempers. This position only requires a high school diploma. Experience working on a construction site is a significant plus. The median salary for a first-line supervisor of construction trade workers is $59,700. More than 187,000 jobs are expected to open up in this field with the real estate market booming.