Construction & Skilled Trades

 

Construction and Skilled Trades is one of the top five largest industries in Frederick County and provides essential services to support local infrastructure. Local and regional career opportunities in the construction and skilled trades are in demand and offer the opportunity for substantial wage and career growth!

Sub-sectors include: Commercial, Industrial and Residential Construction and Remodeling; Highway, Street and Bridge Construction; Civil Engineering and more.

Click on image to view and/or download the full report.

Featured Businesses

Here are some of the businesses in the Construction & Skilled Trades industry that call Frederick County home.

 
 

If you are a Frederick County business in the construction & trades industry and would like to be featured here, please contact us at fcws@frederickworks.com.

Industry Inside Look

dynamic+automotive+video+clip+still.jpg

Dynamic automotive

BYF: electrician Career

In-Demand Skills

 

Top 10 Advertised Skills

Communications

Detail Orientation

Dexterity

Math

Mechanical

Physical Stamina/Strength

Power Tool Operation

Problem Solving

Time Management

Troubleshooting

Click on above image for detailed definitions and work examples

Click on above image for detailed definitions and work examples

 

Industry Training Programs

These career development programs provide training to prepare you for a variety of jobs in the Construction & Skilled Trades industry.

 

SKILL UP Frederick features over 5,000 courses, including Blueprint Basics, Construction Safety, Rigging and more.

 

For the most current information regarding the status of individual training programs, please contact the training provider directly. 

Sample Career Pathway & Occupations

 

High School Diploma/GED

Maintenance Helper: $14.32/hr

Construction Laborer: $16.37/hr

Carpenter: $22.09/hr

Equipment Operator: $24.50/hr

 

Certification or Associates Degree

Industrial Mechanic: $27.35/hr

Plumber: $24.68/hr

Electrician: $25.82/hr

HVAC-R Technician: $26.26/hr

 

Bachelor’s Degree & Above

Civil Engineer Tech: $26.77/hr

Surveyor: $24.21/hr

Cost Estimator: $31.80/hr

Construction Manager: $41.50/hr

 

Additional Resources

Learn more about One-on-One Career Services, including scholarship and grant opportunities for those who meet eligibility requirements:

One-on-One Career Services: 3 Steps to Connect - Could you benefit from FREE career training to boost your skills & qualifications?  Would you like to have your own experienced coach to guide you along your career path? Join us for an information-packed virtual session to learn how you can access these resources - and more! 

Visit our online registration page to learn more and sign up for this session! 

Additional grant and scholarship opportunities:

Further explore the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for occupations in Construction & Skilled Trades

Assessments & Virtual Job Shadow

Complete this quick form to gain access to Construction & Skilled Trades industry assessments, insider perspective videos, Q&As, and more!

Sources

EMSI: https://www.economicmodeling.com/

O*Net: https://www.onetonline.org/

MWE: https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/

Frederick County Office of Economic Development: http://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/