A construction specialist provides administrative and technical support for building projects. Their duties include reviewing budgets, blueprints, and schedules, discussing issues with particular craftspeople, and giving second opinions on best practices and strategies for completing a project. Qualifications for this job include a mix of educational attainment and career experience. Smaller firms may hire someone with previous construction experience, while a larger firm may prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a field such as civil engineering. Skills include knowledge of all aspects of the building process and the ability to consult with large crews of workers.