Description
Builders (BU) build and repair wood, metal, concrete and masonry structures; perform rough and finished carpentry; install interior and exterior finishes, perform paint and preservation; build and place forms; mix, place, and finish concrete; operate and maintain carpentry shops; build and repair airfields and waterfront structures; demolish existing structures; erect pre-engineered structures; plan and estimate material and labor in order to execute and manage construction projects; individual combat readiness; and perform tasks required in combat and Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Recovery (HADR) operations.
Core Skills
- Construction project planning and estimation
- Site supervision and crew leadership
- Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
- Safety and compliance management
- Material and logistics coordination
- Quality control and inspection
- Documentation and reporting
- Scheduling and resource allocation
- Training and mentoring junior personnel
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- NCCER Carpentry Certification
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- AWS Certified Welder
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lead Abatement Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.