Careers in Sheet Metal

Careers in the Sheet Metal Construction Industry

Why Construction?

Construction is a very important industry in Hawaii.  We create buildings and spaces that connect communities, providing jobs and improving society, such as: Hospitals, houses, factories, schools, roads, bridges and much much more!!

You will Never stop learning, Never Boring, 

You will be part of great projects!  

You can say "I built that building!!"

Did you know the construction industry has a very diverse career opportunities?

  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Architectural Engineers 
  • Construction Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Engineers
  • Virtual Design & Construction Engineers
  • Safety Managers
  • Estimators
  • Office Managers and Staff
  • Human Recourses
  • Accounting
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • And way MORE!!!

Do I need a College Degree?  How much can I make?

Here are a few positions in the Sheet Metal Construction industry and their approximate salary ranges.

POSITION COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIRED  APPROXIMATE SALARY RANGE
Sheet Metal Division Manager No $180k +
Senior Project Manager  No $120k - $180k
Project Manager No $80k - $120k
Project Engineer No $65k - $90k
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
Engineer / Detailer 
No $65k - $100k
Cost Estimator No $75k - $100k
Safety Manager Yes $70k - $120k
Accountant No $65k - $90k
Human Resource Manager Yes $85k - $110k
Office Managers / Assistants No $50k - $80k

Looking for an Internship?

One of the many member contractors may have an opportunity at their shop.  Email Executive Director, Kevin Hirayama (info@smacnahawaii.org) with your resume and cover letter explaining what type of internship you are interested in, field of study (accounting, engineering, HR, IT, etc.)  and why you want to learn about construction.  

Scholarships

Learn more about the many scholarships from SMACNA and other industry partners.

SMACNA Collage of Fellows Scholarships 

Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships

Hawaii Building Industry Foundation Scholarships 

University of Hawaii Foundation Scholarships  (All UH Campuses and Community Colleges)

Mike Rowe Foundation Scholarships

Many Many more scholarships.