Ohio's Commercial Construction pathway prepares students for careers in building construction, project management, and commercial construction trades. With ongoing commercial development in Ohio's cities and suburbs, commercial construction offers strong career opportunities.
Students study building design, construction methods, building codes, project management, estimating, and safety practices specific to commercial projects. They work on construction sites, learn blueprint reading, and master tools and techniques used in commercial construction.
Graduates work as construction workers, crew leaders, project coordinators, or construction managers on commercial building projects. Many advance to project management, estimating, or general contractor roles. Opportunities exist with general contractors, specialty trades, and construction management firms throughout Ohio.
Commercial Construction at a Glance
2
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Ohio's commercial construction standards are developed with commercial builders and construction professionals. Curriculum emphasizes building codes, safety practices, construction techniques, and project management principles applicable to commercial projects.
Competency assessments include blueprint reading, building code knowledge, equipment operation, and safety certifications. Students pursue OSHA certifications and commercial construction specialty credentials.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Construction Foundations |
| Commercial Construction |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓NCCER HVAC Level 1
- ✓EPA 608 Certification
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - AutoCAD
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - Revit
- ✓NOCTI Building and Construction Occupations
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓NCCER Core
- ✓OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Construction Worker
Entry LevelSalary range: $43,470 - $68,790
Adjusted for cost of living: $47,348
Project Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $42,310 - $56,350
Adjusted for cost of living: $46,084
Construction Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $76,340 - $124,340
Adjusted for cost of living: $105,043
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students work on commercial construction projects with general contractors and specialty trade firms throughout Ohio.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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