With new buildings coming up every now and then, DC has become a hot spot for offering construction ...

1. Construction DC Jobs by Silas Reed
With new buildings coming up every now and then, DC has become a hot spot for offering
construction jobs. Jobs in construction generates a lot of employment opportunities like the
electrical professionals, the engineers, the cement masons, the menial labors, the plumber, painter,
welders, the project managers, the heavy equipment operators etc. can be put to work and paid
salaries according to the categories of work and previous experiences.
The major works available at DC are at Washington and DC Metro. An overall idea about DC
construction jobs can be got from the following discussion- Jobs in construction entail hourly
payments in general. Construction jobs in DC are majorly meant for very experienced workers for
particular occupations. Workers of jobs in construction in DC get relatively higher per hour payment
than in other states. Self- employed employees is the characteristic feature of construction jobs.
The civil engineers in Washington, DC need 5 years of experience. The electricians of DC
construction works need high school diploma, 5 or more years of experience or training at an
apprentice program for at least 4 years, quality work, transportation that can be relied on, personal
electrical tools etc are required.
Dry wall Installers, Tapers and Ceiling Tile installers are not required to show any college degree as
a hard and fast rule. Having a degree always add to the merit point but they generally learn as
assistants to other experienced workers in the field and later take it up themselves when their
amount of experience starts getting recognized.
Glaziers also learn their work through working with other experienced glaziers first and then move
on to being independent when they have acquired proper proficiency. Hazardous Material Removal
laborers, however, are required to have a high school degree. Government standards demand some
specific kinds of training imbibed on the job.
Washington, DC has hundreds of construction company like- MSS Services Inc, MWH Americas Inc,
Parksite Inc, Providus, Anchor Construction Corporation, habitat for humanity, Real Street, Pepco
Holdings etc.
The Mergis group in DC Metro is also in DC. All the above mentioned professions are believed to
have prospective work in the construction industry in DC since Washington is the Capital of America
and important construction work is done their every now and then and are mostly of very high
standards so the pay is bound to be very high.
A mechanical engineer in DC construction Jobs can earn up to $100K a year, starting from $ 50K.
Along with the salary or wage the companies also offer bonuses and compensations. The higher post
employees like the project manager, project superintendent etc are offer insurance facilities also.
Interior designers are often sought after the construction has been finished for furnishing the
finished building or other constructions. They could bag a salary of $60K- $100K per annum. Works
in Washington require highly experienced designers.

2. Construction works of high stature are available almost round the year but the construction workers
may be in danger when the economy goes in to a dip and constructions are halted and new ones do
not crop up.