BENEFITS OF A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION

Construction Jobs in Montana

63,551

Construction Jobs in Montana

Average Salary

$ 52,969

Average Salary

10-Year Avg Job Growth (jobs/year)

550

10-Year Avg Job Growth (jobs/year)

Build Your Future – Choose A Career In Construction!

Build Montana, created by the Montana Contractors Association and the MCA Education Foundation, is designed to generate excitement and promote careers in construction. This partnership is designed to provide you with easy access to the tools you need to launch your career in the construction industry. Through Build Montana, you will be able to identify the education and training needed for your desired career path, explore current career opportunities available in Montana, and receive access to training, funding, and job placement resources. It’s time to choose your path to a career in construction – the Montana construction industry needs your talent today!

MCA Classroom Trades Awareness Awards

Annually, the MCA Education Foundation distributes $1,500 financial awards to help industrial arts instructors at Montana middle/high schools fund projects, programs, events, etc. that bring attention in their school and community to careers in construction. Special consideration is given to:

The award application period for the 2024/25 school year has closed.

Electrician
Install and repair electrical wiring that provides power to homes and businesses.
Ironworker
Weld, cut, fabricate, and reinforce iron and steel to form the framework of buildings, bridges, and other structures.
Mason
Create buildings, walls and roads using bricks, concrete blocks and natural stones.
Operating Engineer
Drive and control heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures.
Plumber
Plan, install, and repair pipelines that carry liquid, steam, or air.
Sheet Metal Worker
Measure, saw, weld, and bend pieces of sheet metal for buildings and ventilation equipment.
Construction Laborer
Provide the physical strength and support to take a construction project from start to finish.
Carpenter
Build, install, and repair structures made of wood, steel, and concrete.