Military Rank to Construction Role
Which construction roles match each military rank tier, from junior enlisted through senior NCO to officer. Starting points, not ceilings.
Starting points, not ceilings. Veterans with engineering, logistics, or leadership MOS backgrounds may qualify for more senior roles.
| Construction role | Junior Enlisted (E1–E3) | NCO (E5–E6) | Senior NCO (E7–E9) | Officer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Engineer | E1 to E3 | |||
| Equipment Operator | E1 to E3 | |||
| Survey Technician | E1 to E3 | |||
| Site Safety Engineer | E1 to E3 | |||
| BIM/VDC Technician | E1 to E3 | |||
| Quality Engineer | E1 to E3 | |||
| Assistant Superintendent | E5 to E6 | |||
| Logistics Coordinator | E5 to E6 | |||
| Project Engineer | E5 to E6 | |||
| Scheduler | E5 to E6 | |||
| Site Safety Manager | E5 to E6 | |||
| Superintendent | E5 to E6 | E7 to E9 | ||
| Senior Superintendent | E7 to E9 | |||
| Project Manager | O3 to O4 | |||
| Project Executive | O5 to O6 | |||
| Operations Manager | E9 | E9 | O5 to O6 |
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