Construction Industry 2019
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RESOURCE GUIDE Construction Industry 2019 Funding for this Publication provided by: Construction Industry Association of Rochester (CIAR); UNiCON Rochester—Unions and Businesses United in Construction; and the Workforce Development Institute (WDI) DIRECTORY MISSION The mission of the Construction Industry Resource Directory is to make information available for current and future career seekers who have an interest in joining the skilled construction trades and related professions. The vast field of construction incorporates numerous professions; the purpose of this directory is to provide information related to each craft and profession, and provide a connection to the pathways for entering your field of choice. This directory contains contact information for the Rochester area local unions associated with each trade. It also delineates secondary schools, community colleges, as well as both public and private universities in the Rochester area that offer training programs related to various Architectural, Engineering and Construction related professions. The construction industry in Rochester has followed the national trend of having an increase in job availability. At the same time employers are reporting a lack of qualified individuals to hire. Local apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship and trade school programs help bridge this gap. NOW is the perfect time to consider a career in construction! Union apprenticeship programs are a great way to become proficient in a craft while working in a trade and earning a paycheck. They are designed with both classroom instruction and jobsite training experiences. Programs typically last 3 to 5 years, and apprentices receive one or more pay raises each year. Pre-apprenticeship programs are introductory programs that give you the background you need to be able to apply to apprenticeship programs. They give you a chance to experience one or more crafts and provide the employer an opportunity to grow their workforce. Some of these programs are unpaid, yet most union pre-apprenticeship programs are paid. For more information about apprentice and pre-apprentice programs visit WWW.UNICONROCHESTER.COM. Aaron Hilger | 180 Linden Oaks, Rochester NY 14625 [email protected] | www.ciar.us Joseph Leone | 180 Linden Oaks, Suite 150, Rochester NY 14625 [email protected] | www.uniconrochester.com Directory Mission 2 Why Union? 4 Job Titles 5-33 Architects 6 Architectural & Civil Drafters 7 Boilermakers 8 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers 9 Carpenters 11 Civil Engineers 12 Civil Engineers Technicians 13 Construction Laborers 15 Construction Managers 16 Electrical Engineers 17 Electricians 18 Elevator Constructors 19 Glaziers & Painters 21 Insulators 23 Ironworkers 25 Millwrights 26 Operating Engineers & Equipment Operators 27 Plumbers & Pipefitters 28 Roofers 29 Sheet Metal Workers 30 Sprinkler Fitters 31 Surveying & Mapping Technicians 32 Surveyors 33 Construction & Engineering Schools 34-56 Civil Engineering — Two Year 35 Civil Engineering — Four Year 38 Construction Management, Technology & Trade— Two Year 40 Construction Management, Technology & Trade— Four Year 43 Electrical Engineering — Two Year 45 Electrical Engineering — Four Year 47 Mechanical Engineering — Two Year 49 Mechanical Engineering — Four Year 51 Architecture — Two Year 53 Architecture — Four Year 55 Become and Apprentice 57 Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs 58 How to Become an Apprentice 59-61 Building Trades Union List 62-63 Apprenticeship Opportunities by Trade 64-81 Community Training Programs 82-85 Pg. 3 Construction encompasses all different types of skills and crafts and requires many different disciplines – from carpentry and painting to plumbing and electrical. All of these crafts exist in many different areas of the industry: residential, commercial, industrial, institutional (schools, hospitals etc.), heavy-highway (roads, bridges) and more. As with any life decision, knowing what specialty your skills match will make your experience more successful and save you time in the long run. It is worth taking a look at all your options before choosing one and this directory can be your first step on that journey. Typically, construction unions have one Collective Bargaining Agreement (or contract) that is common with many different employers. This is referred to as a “Multi-Employer Agreement.” Under these contracts all workers are paid the same level of wages and benefits for their specific classification of work, all of which is negotiated for the worker by the union. During periods of low employment, the union’s multi-employer agreements provide the worker with multiple opportunities for continued employment, as the union will refer you to another contractor and, at a minimum, you can expect to receive the same level of pay and benefits irrespective of the contractor you work for. When working for a non-union employer your conditions of employment, wages and benefits are established directly by each individual employer and may be different from company to company. During slow periods if your employer cannot keep you working, you will need to find a new job on your own. You will also need to negotiate your new wage and benefits with that new employer. Individuals seeking a career in Architecture or Engineering must pursue those career paths through secondary education at a college of your choice. These professions offer substantial and rewarding career choices and if college is right for you, then we strongly recommend you explore the many paths within these fields. Many regional Institutions that provide degree programs and related courses are outlined on the following pages. For those looking for more of a “Hands-On” career, then an apprenticeship in the skilled construction trades may be right for you. It’s not just a job – it’s a career – and apprenticeship is the pre-eminent pathway to building your exciting new future, and a lifetime of professional fulfillment in construction! Apprenticeship is the premier “Earn-While-You-Learn” opportunity when starting a new career in construction. The Union apprenticeships are by every measure the “Gold Standard” of this career option. While in your apprenticeship, which usually lasts 3 to 5 years, you will work full-time in the field of your choice and receive a pay check with benefits. You will also attend a part-time trade school, all of which is paid for through contributions made by all union employers and union workers. This means that you, as an apprentice, do not have to pay tuition and do not graduate with a mountain of debt to pay! DATA & SOURCES The following section identifies key jobs in the construction industry. They include job titles in the areas of skilled trades, architects, engineers, technicians, and construction management. The Job Titles, Descriptions, Total Employment, and the Union & Non-Union Hourly Average statistics used in this directory are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor published May 2017. Bureau of Labor Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes_40380.htm#(8) The Union Hourly Wage Rate Plus Benefitsstatistics used in this directory are taken directly from the NYS Prevailing Rate Schedules for Construction workers in Monroe County, July 2018. New York Department of Labor’s Prevailing Wage Schedule — https://applications.labor.ny.gov/wpp/viewPrevailingWageSchedule.do Estimated Union Annual Salary: Construction is a cyclical industry and workers may, or may not, work an average of 40 hours per week or 2080 hours per year. While many workers do work in Union Hourly excess of 2000 hours per year, others do not. Therefore, to provide Wage Rate: a general estimation we have used the following calculation to $29.36 Estimated Union determine the "Estimated Union Annual Salary" shown on the Plus Benefits: Annual Salary: following pages. It is derived by taking the "NYS Prevailing Hourly $47,000 $23.23 Wage Rate" and multiplying it by the following estimated and Plus Benefits rounded regional average of annual hours worked per craft. Union 1,500 Hours Per Year = Roofers & Non-Union 1,600 Hours Per Year = Bricklayers, Carpenters, Construction Total Hourly Average: Laborers, Painters, Glazers, Ironworkers, Millwrights Employment $23.93 1,800 Hours Per Year = Boilermakers, Electricians, Insulators, 64,790 Operating Engineers, Plumbers & Pipefitters, Sheet Metal Workers, Sprinkler Fitters 1,900 Hours Per Year = Elevator Constructors Information on most Building Trades Unions can be found on the following websites: North American Building and Construction Trades Council— www.nabtu.org UNiCON Rochester — www.uniconrochester.com Other links that may be helpful to you in seeking information about careers in the industry are: Build Your Future — www.byf.org An online resource for teachers and students for the construction industry ACE Mentor Program — www.acementor.org ACE student mentor program for the Construction Industry Pg. 5 Architects are licensed professionals trained in the art and science of building design who develop the concepts for structures and turn those concepts into images and plans. Architects may be involved in all phases of a construction project, from the initial discussion with the client through the entire construction process. Their duties require specific skills Together let us desire, — designing, engineering, managing, supervising, and conceive, and create the new communicating with clients and builders. Architects spend a structure of the future, which will embrace architecture and sculpture