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 storage units and buildings like barns and greenhouses that make producing a specific product easier. I work closely with my customers to understand what they need and what we can do with their budget. I draw up plans and mockups and lead a team to bring these ideas to life. 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 A lot of my time is spent at a desk, where I can draw up designs and research creative solutions to problems. 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 of a building from materials to labour to time Be available during construction to tackle challenges and solve problems Work with customers during and after construction to adjust any systems that aren’t working as planned Keep track of hours and costs to make sure construction stays within a budget Education & Training A university degree in engineering or civil technology is recommended for this job. 100all Job Outlook While there will always be a need for talented building planners, the creativity and freedom of this job makes it highly sought out by potential employees and clients. There may be some tough competition for these roles. 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.