Build structures and a better you with a career in construction
October is Careers in Construction Month and it’s a perfect time to learn about the endless opportunities in sectors like renewable energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and beyond.
Find a career that will change your life with great pay and unmatched growth opportunities. Mortenson believes that partnership and collaborative ingenuity are the keys to unlocking potential – whether we're called to a jobsite or a boardroom.
See below for the top five reasons Mortenson team members love the industry and why you should choose a Career in Construction.
212,000
NEW CONSTRUCTION JOBS EVERY YEAR
4.8%
ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
7.8M
WORKERS IN CONSTRUCTION
5 Reasons to Choose a Career in Construction
1. Demand is High
Construction jobs have steadily increased over the last decade — even during economic downturns.
Industry veterans are retiring and the need for smart, skilled workers continues to grow. The construction industry has a faster than average pace of projected growth at 4.82% over the next 5 years, with over 212,000 new jobs already created in 2023. (bls.gov).
2. Create Your Future
Build a meaningful career with any level of education.
With internships, mentorship programs, and leadership tracks, you can choose multiple paths for your career in construction. Mortenson works with the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program, and NCCR for apprenticeship programs where you get to develop skills and experience construction first-hand. We also created LeadBLU, a leadership and inclusion program to inspire lifelong learning.
I started as an ICC with Mortenson but after three years transitioned from that role to field management and worked my way from project engineer to my current role as a project manager. What is most fulfilling about construction management is being able to evaluate and influence design, then ultimately plan and manage the construction process to bring a design to life.
3. Next-level Job Satisfaction
It's not a 9-5 desk job — any background or talent has a place in the construction industry.
Whether you have a certificate or a degree in engineering or communications, Mortenson has fulfilling and meaningful opportunities for you. Earn above the national average salary and apply your experience and talent in ways you never thought possible. We've been voted "Best Place to Work" 40+ times regionally over the past decade because we redefine what's possible.
4. Life-changing Opportunities
Meet people and go places you've only dreamt of.
Different states, new heights, and new perspectives are always on the horizon with Mortenson. We're always on the forefront of the latest industry technology and innovations, and have construction careers popping up in locations all over the U.S.
5. Make an Impact
Wind turbines, solar panel installation, and Zero Net Carbon buildings that change skylines are all projects to be a part of.
Knowing what you are building is improving the environment and humanity is empowering. With the renewable energy sector growing at unprecedented rates, join a team that's Building for the Greater Good. Mortenson is consistently rated a top construction company in the U.S., which means we need people like you to continue the legacy of building what's next.
Not only have I become financially independent, but mentally I'm just so much stronger. I am able to chase after my goals. I'm doing a project management course right now and looking to expand my skills. I have discovered a passion for the industry and making it more accessible to women and people of color. The possibilities are endless in this industry and you can make it what you want it to be.
We focus on solutions, drive value through innovative thinking, and cultivate lasting partnerships to bring our customers’ dreams into reality. Check out our projects.
We consider the long-term health and vitality of all stakeholders, including our planet, in all we do and strive to make a positive impact today, and for generations to come.
We believe that we were all born to be leaders and offer endless opportunities for team members to grow and develop to reach their full potential.
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