A construction technician relies on their specialized info and skills to work on building and development projects. General construction technicians often assist skilled tradesmen who lay concrete foundations, install pipes, and wire the electricity in buildings. Depending on the area of your specialty, your job duties may also include scheduling and budgeting, drafting plans with computer-aided design (CAD) programs, and conducting visual inspections. You earn the qualifications for this career through on-the-job training or post-secondary programs, either in general construction technology, construction engineering, drafting, management, or inspection. Through training, you also gain the necessary experience and job skills for your particular area, such as electrical or plumbing work and carpentry.