Featured Position: Roofer
As temperatures continue to plummet across the state, we at I Build America - Ohio are feeling especially grateful for our skilled tradesmen and women who create strong structures that shield us from the elements. Today’s featured position is all the more appreciated...
Featured Position: Apprentice
Featured Position: Apprenticeships No matter what featured position in the construction industry has caught your eye, every person can greatly benefit from starting his or her career with an apprenticeship program. An apprenticeship sets all positions up for...
Featured Position: Pipefitter
Every day, Ohioans rely on pipes to bring everything from natural gas to oil into our homes, schools, offices, and stores. Most of us may never give it a second thought, but these pipes - and the liquids and gases that flow inside - are some of the most important...
Featured Position: Scheduler
Construction projects require intentional planning. While every job takes an “all hands on deck” approach, today’s featured position is the backbone of keeping projects on-time and on-budget. It sounds simple, but with the many moving parts that go into a...
Featured Position: CEO
Over the past year, we’ve covered a range of positions, everything from on the jobsite roles to in the office. We hope that it’s helped you see the breadth of opportunities available to you in the construction industry. But there is one position that encompasses them...
Featured Position: Tile Setter
Do you pay much attention to the floors beneath your feet? Or do you walk along without giving it much thought? More often than not, most of us only notice flooring when it’s uneven or uncomfortable. But for all the other times you enjoy a smooth, even surface to walk...
Featured Position: Estimator
Estimators plan an essential role in any construction company, as it is up to them to have the analytical foresight to assess all costs associated with each project, ranging from material to labor. Without them, a construction company would fail, thanks to unexpected...
Featured Position: Accountant
We at I Build America-Ohio are often told that most people believe a career in construction requires people to work outside all day every day, only handling heavy-duty machinery to build impressive structures. But there are so many more positions that impact each...
Featured Position: Surveyor
The construction industry is filled with positions that range from desk-bound to hands-on. But this week’s featured position, surveyor, includes both types of work. A surveyor’s day-to-day tasks typically include a mix of fieldwork and office work, making it an ideal...
Featured Position: Purchasing Agent/Expeditor
The construction industry is made up of an array of trades beyond the stereotypical on-the-job site roles. Today, we’re moving back into the office for our Featured Position: Purchasing Agent/Expeditor. This is technically an “office job,” but you won’t be...
Featured Position: Truck Driver
This week’s Friday Feature is dedicated to one of the most powerful positions on every job site: truck driver. When most people first hear of that job title, they picture long hours covering countless miles cross-country. But when it comes to the construction...
Featured Position: Elevator Installer
The construction industry is full of careers that create the amenities and everyday conveniences the average person takes for granted. As long as it’s usable and functioning well, we don’t typically give the behind-the-scenes work much thought. That’s why today’s...
Featured Position: Insulation Worker
In our last Featured Position post, we spotlighted the very important position of HVAC Specialist. As we discussed, they play a crucial role in temperature control. But this week’s feature is equally as important in maintaining indoor comfort: the Insulation Worker. ...
Featured Position: HVAC Specialist
We at I Build America - Ohio value all our skilled tradesmen and women, but this time of year, we’re especially grateful for this week’s featured position: HVAC specialist. HVAC stands for: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC specialists keep us...
Featured Position: Information Systems Specialist
In our most recent “Featured Position” posts, we have focused on skilled trade careers that come with manual labor. And while we love that hands-on aspect of this industry, there’s so much more to it than just that. Our industry offers opportunities for all...
Featured Position: Painter
We continue our Friday Feature with the creative trade of Painter. As you can probably guess, a painter’s daily tasks center around applying many types of coatings to specific materials such as: Paint on wood Lacquer on metal Sealant on masonry building material But...
Featured Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator This week, we’re highlighting one of the most powerful positions in a construction zone. A Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and repairing large machinery with expert hands-on care. The sizable equipment...