Explore Careers Build Career Profile Agricultural Building Planner Holland Code: Build Design is not how it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. Steve Jobs In A Nutshell I design buildings like barns, greenhouses, and storage sheds to help with things like growing crops, raising animals, or storing food. I work with people in agriculture to understand what they need and help plan buildings that fit their budget. I make drawings and plans, then work with a team to build the structures. Swipe Potential Salary Range $87,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan I spend a lot of time at a desk drawing designs and researching new, practical solutions to design challenges.I also get to visit building sites and oversee construction. The change in scenery is a great part of the job! Workplace Indoor / Outdoor Job Requirements & Duties Work with customers to understand their needs and wants in a new building Create blueprints and mockups for customers to review and give input on Plan the construction process, including materials, labor, and how long the project will take Oversee construction and resolve any on-site challenges or unexpected issues Support customers during and after construction to refine systems as needed Keep track of time and expenses to make sure the construction doesn’t go over budget Education & Training A university degree in engineering or civil technology is recommended for this job. 100all Job Outlook Talented building planners will always be needed, but because this job allows for creativity and independence, it’s very popular with both workers and clients. That means there can be a lot of competition for these jobs. Related School Subjects Science Ed. Prof. et Tech. Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Build Construction Engineering Design Trades Important Skills Active Listening I usually start a project by sitting down with customers to understand what they’re hoping to create. Active listening skills help me really grasp their challenges and ideas so I can design a system that’s perfect for them. Creativity & Innovation One of the coolest parts of my job is coming up with innovative solutions to very specific challenges. I use my knowledge to design systems that make peoples' lives and jobs easier. Planning Once I’ve got a building designed, I have to create a plan to get it built. This includes scheduling workers, planning for materials, and figuring out time constraints. Detail-Oriented When designing a building, it can be easy to get caught up in the big picture. It’s very important for me to also go through all the tiny details that will be obvious in the day-to-day use of the building. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Creative Work Helps Others Problem Solving Rewarding Own Boss Similar Careers Heavy Duty Mechanic Carpenter Welder Helpful Links Career Profile - Civil Engineer Youtube - HouseSmarts "Residential Greenhouses" Youtube - The Design/Build Experience | Stall Design Youtube - What is a building engineer? snapAG- Today's Farm Career Glossary Budget Mockups References Building Engineer: Job Description and Career Info. (2020). Civil Engineer in Canada. (2020). Greenhouse Design Engineer. (2020). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.