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Veterans excel in the Construction industry due to their experience working in team environments, ability to solve complex problems, and ease with working in different elements. Here, you will find everything you need to know about starting a career in the Construction industry, including testimonials from your fellow veterans, a glimpse into each segment of the industry, typical careers within Construction, and much more.

About the Industry

Commercial Construction

Commercial Construction

Commercial construction is the business of building and leasing or selling spaces in the private sector. These spaces can include but aren't limited to offices, manufacturing plants, medical centers, and retail shopping centers. Commercial construction projects and businesses primarily vary in size and scale.

Smaller scale projects like rebranding and reimaging fall into the scope of commercial construction. These projects refer to interior design updates - taking an outdated space and giving it a new image.

Rebranding and reimaging usually includes fresh paint, new floors, and technology or graphics modernization. Commercial renovation and remodeling are oftentimes mid-size commercial construction projects.

Residential Construction

Residential Construction

Residential construction is the business of building and selling individual and multi-family dwellings. The market fragments into single-unit, manufactured, duplex, quad-plex, and apartments and condominiums. Manufactured housing further divides into mobile homes and pre-built houses. The business varies primarily in the size and scale of the operations.

Typically, a builder buys a piece of land, develops the land by clearing and grading it, then constructs roads, sidewalks, drainage, waste removal, electrical and water supplies.

The builder then offers to build either custom homes or pre-designed homes, or pre-manufactured homes, depending on the market. In certain instances the builder may build one or more homes on speculation or "spec," meaning that the company builds the home without having a ready buyer in the hope that once the house is built, a buyer will appear.


Building Materials

Building Materials

The building materials segment of the construction industry consists of a wide range of companies involved in the mining, quarrying, and processing of raw materials used for both heavy and building construction. Materials such as cement, sand and gravel, clay, concrete, and marble are used in this industry.

Industrial and Equipment Manufacturing

Industrial and Equipment Manufacturing

Those in the industrial construction business design, install and maintain titanic structures including power plants, skyscrapers, warehouses, factories and other larger-than-life projects. The work can be as varied as working on a bridge, a dam or an oil refinery.

Industrial construction is a specific form of building that requires expert training and highly experienced workers who can multitask. Many industrial construction companies are large, multinational firms.

The equipment manufacturing industry produces equipment for residential, nonresidential, highway and other infrastructure construction. Companies in this industry build heavy-duty automobiles, specifically designed for implementing construction tasks, most commonly equipment concerning earthwork operations. Additional equipment includes power cranes, draglines and shovels, tractor shovel loaders, and other construction machinery and equipment.


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JOB LISTINGS

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Drywall Project Manager – Commercial Construction
Job Ref: # 5387316
Date Posted: 4/20/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Euless, TX
Category: Construction
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

Job Description

This is a high-impact role — you’ll work directly with company leadership and the Division Manager, taking ownership of projects and helping drive execution across the business.
 
If you’re someone who wants visibility, responsibility, and the ability to make a real impact, this is that kind of seat.
 
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Manage multiple commercial drywall projects from award through closeout
  • Review drawings, specifications, and scope of work to ensure full understanding of project requirements
  • Coordinate with general contractors, superintendents, foremen, and field teams
  • Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, and job progress
  • Track materials, timelines, and field execution
  • Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety
  • Support budgeting, cost tracking, and job profitability
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
 
What We’re Looking For (Priority)
  • Experience managing commercial construction projects (drywall/interiors strongly preferred)
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings
  • Strong communication and coordination skills across field and office
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Ownership mindset — someone who can step in, take responsibility, and run work
Additional Experience That Helps
  • Background in drywall, metal framing, or acoustic ceilings
  • Experience with estimating or takeoffs
  • Familiarity with construction software (Procore, OST, QuickBid, or similar)
 
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base salary: ~$70,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience)
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Medical coverage options (MEC + upgrade options available)
  • Retirement plan (Simple IRA with company match)
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Access to company fleet vehicles for job site visits
  • Company-sponsored events and industry networking opportunities
 
Why This Role Stands Out
  • Established, respected company with deep roots in DFW
  • Direct exposure to ownership and decision-makers
  • Opportunity to step into a critical role and make an immediate impact
  • Strong team environment with experienced field leadership
  • Long-term growth opportunity as the company continues to expand
 
Bottom Line
This is a role for someone who can step in, communicate well, and take ownership of projects.
 
If you’re looking for an opportunity where your work matters, your voice is heard, and you can grow with a company that values execution and relationships — this is worth a look.

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Senior Project Manager
Job Ref: # 7007895
Date Posted: 4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Portland, Oregon
Category: Construction
Salary: $150,000 - $165,000

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of critical mechanical and process piping construction projects. Leading, coaching and mentoring a team of 3-4 Project Managers, you will have strategic and tactical responsibility for roughly $20M-$60M in projects annually. This role requires the flexibility to pivot from high-level client strategy to granular technical problem-solving in the fast-paced world of high-purity mechanical systems and process piping.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Mentorship: Directly lead and coach a team of 3-4 PMs. You are responsible for their professional growth, the quality of their deliverables, and the overall success of their project portfolios.
  • Strategic Oversight: Manage the full lifecycle of complex mechanical projects (budgeting, scheduling, and execution) predominantly within the electronics manufacturing space. This includes: Preparation of project proposals and estimates; Direction of resources and personnel projects; Contract administration and documentation; Buyout of subcontractors, equipment, and materials; Labor productivity tracking; Schedule development; Project budget tracking and cost projections; Customer relations and business development; Project safety culture leadership.
  • Tactical Execution: Dive into the "weeds" when necessary to resolve technical challenges, labor gaps, or supply chain bottlenecks.
  • Client Advocacy: Build high-trust relationships with major clients, ensuring our team meets the rigorous safety and quality standards required within cleanroom environments.
  • Operational Excellence: Drive project profitability through LEAN construction, proactive risk management, accurate forecasting, and an Extreme Ownership mentality toward project challenges and results.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience with a proven track record in mechanical or MEP construction project management. Experience working in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Specific experience with process piping or high-purity systems is a plus.
  • Education: A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is preferred, and equivalent work experience will be considered.
  • Leadership: Extreme Ownership - you coach, mentor, empower, build trust, solve problems and take absolute responsibility for your team's performance, with humility. Must be highly organized, assertive and action-oriented.
  • Communication: Exceptional oral and written communications with your team, colleagues, customers, vendors and subcontractors. You effectively influence and ensure the highest level of customer service.
  • Decision-making: Adept at handling strategic and tactical problems. Employ sound decision-making when solving complex problems, and able to guide and make recommendations to Project Managers, as needed.
  • Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items. Familiar with the unique demands of high-tech manufacturing facilities (cleanroom protocols, ultra-high purity requirements, fast-track scheduling).

Company Description: Our client is a full service mechanical contractor that is dedicated to taking care of its customers and its employees. They are a leading and growing fabricator and installer of highly complex mechanical and process piping systems into critical high-tech manufacturing environments, and the are committed to delivering extraordinary results to their customers. The company has an entrepreneurial spirit, and a culture of teamwork, customer service, safety, quality and integrity.

Why this opportunity?

Our client's people set them apart and are the cornerstone of the company's success. If you're looking for a dynamic, collaborative, growing company that cares for its customers and employees, and where you can make an impact, develop professionally and be rewarded for your achievements, then this may be the right company for you!

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Project Manager
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 356524
Date Posted: 1/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Newark, CA
Category: Construction
Salary: $150,000 - $175,000

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Project Manager will manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects while coordinating internal teams, external consultants, municipalities, and construction partners to deliver projects on time and aligned with the company's development and manufacturing strategy. This role leads the delivery of for-sale single-family and townhome projects from early design through construction and close-out – responsible for scheduling, coordination, removing obstacles and on time delivery for design, permitting, factory production and field execution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the design, permitting, and construction phases of for-sale single-family and townhome projects.
  • Engage, manage, and coordinate sub-consultants including civil engineers, architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and other specialists.
  • Coordinate project schedules across design, permitting, factory production (prefabricated homes), and on-site field crews.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and obstacles related to design requirements, municipal codes, and field operations.
  • Manage projects against cost and revenue milestones, ensuring alignment with overall development objectives.
  • Track and report project status, risks, and key milestones to leadership.
  • Support the continuous improvement of internal project delivery processes as the company scales.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Must be willing to commute to Newark, CA office and to Bay Area job sites as necessary.
  • Familiarity with municipal permitting and entitlement processes.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery workflows.
  • Ability to manage multiple consultants and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
  • Exceptional work ethic and commitment to quality, customer success, execution and growth.
  • Experience managing residential development projects, preferably for-sale housing, is a plus.
  • Experience with prefabrication or modular construction is a plus.

Company Description:

Headquartered in Newark, CA, our client is a construction technology startup that is changing the way homes are built. Their residential building systems are designed to deliver high-quality custom homes with increased efficiency and sustainability. The company integrates precision-fabricated wall panels containing structural steel framing, solid surface interiors, insulation, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and high-performance windows produced off-site in controlled environments, providing homeowners and contractors with faster project timelines, reduced construction costs, and enhanced durability compared to traditional methods. By integrating thoughtful design, prefabricated construction, and disciplined project execution, the company delivers high-quality homes faster and more efficiently than traditional building methods.

Why this opportunity?
This is an exciting and growing company that is at an inflection point, and they’re looking for project leaders who want real ownership, real responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape the future of residential development. They have launched projects in the Bay Area and have close to 100 projects in various stages of design and development. Future growth plans include the construction of additional factories to expand nationwide, with a goal to become a $1B REIT by 2030.


If you want to work on innovative prefabricated housing projects that challenge traditional construction methods, and take ownership of projects with clear accountability and visibility, this is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company where your work directly impacts how projects are delivered, and to be a critical part of a team focused on execution, quality and long-term scale.

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