General Contractor
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Primary Duty- responsible for oversight of
construction sites and to manage vendors and trades.
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Secondary Duty- communication of information to
involved parties throughout a building project.
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Produce- the material, labor, equipment/tools,
and services necessary for construction projects.
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Other professionals- they hire subcontractors to
perform the construction work. Their responsibilities include applying for
permits, securing the property disposing of construction waste and monitor
schedules and cash flows.
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They work
at the job sight that they are overseeing.
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Work about 45 hours a week but can vary
depending on how much work is needed.
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If they have less than one year of experience
then they make $49,380
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If they have 20 years of experience they earn
$83,856
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Middle of their career they earn $63,000
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Benefits include medical insurance, life
insurance, dental plans, paid holidays and paid vacations.
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Should have a degree in architecture, surveying
or construction science.
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They should have experience working with blue
prints
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They require a criminal background check.
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They need liability insurance and a license and
permit.
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Take classes in construction technology, computer
drafting, estimating
Three of the top schools in the U.S. for general contractors include:
Arizona State University (Construction
engineering)
University of Washington-Seattle campus (Engineering)
Brigham Young University (Engineering)
