Navy
ENGINEERING

Rating

CN

Constructionman

Description

Constructionmen (CN) perform tasks directly related to the seven construction ratings in Occupational Field (OF) 7 during all phases of construction; assist in the preparation and completion of construction projects at the crew member level and support in facilities maintenance and repairs; assist in the setup of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) defensive operations; provide assistance in technical administration and career information; maintain individual expeditionary combat readiness at the fire team level; stand communicator and messenger watches and assist in tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations; and assist as a crewmember on Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) teams.

Core Skills

  • construction site preparation
  • materials handling
  • facility maintenance
  • construction trade assistance
  • airfield damage repair
  • cbrne defense support
  • expeditionary readiness
  • construction safety
  • disaster response operations

Common Certifications

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction
  • NCCER Core Construction
  • EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-700 and IS-800
  • First Aid and CPR Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction
  • NCCER Core Construction
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200

Career Growth

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction
  • NCCER Construction Craft Professional
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  • FEMA Professional Development Series

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.