Industry Pathways: Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Delivery

Tuesday, June 1, 2027 | 12:00 PM – 2: 00 PM ET
Virtual Event

Building America's Future: Infrastructure Investment, Engineering Innovation & the Workforce Behind It

America's infrastructure is entering a new era of modernization as communities invest in transportation networks, energy systems, water infrastructure, and the facilities that support economic growth. At the same time, advanced construction technologies, digital engineering, and growing project complexity are transforming how infrastructure is designed, built, and maintained. Delivering these projects requires more than engineers and skilled tradespeople. It demands professionals who can manage complex operations, coordinate resources, integrate technology, and turn ambitious infrastructure plans into safe, reliable, and resilient systems.

About FourBlock Industry Pathways

FourBlock Industry Pathways address workforce demand and skill gaps by organizing engagement at the industry level rather than the job level, creating a system where employers, talent, and workforce demand are aligned in real time.

This event helps participants understand the evolving construction and infrastructure landscape, identify where their experience aligns with industry needs, and explore career opportunities through direct engagement with employer perspectives.

Industry Sector

Infrastructure & Movement

This sector encompasses construction, engineering, transportation infrastructure, utilities, and the essential systems that support economic activity, community development, and the movement of people, goods, and resources.

Market Signals

• Construction faces significant workforce demand: In January 2026, Associated Builders and Contractors projected that the U.S. construction industry would need to attract approximately 456,000 additional workers in 2027 to meet anticipated demand. This forecast highlights the importance of skilled trades, project management, technical training, and workforce development.

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• Construction management careers are expanding: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9% employment growth for construction managers from 2025 to 2035, with approximately 49,700 annual openings. Increasing project complexity creates opportunities for professionals skilled in budgeting, scheduling, coordination, and operational oversight.

  Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Infrastructure engineering remains a growing field: Employment of civil engineers is projected to increase 6% from 2025 to 2035, with approximately 22,700 annual openings. Transportation systems, water infrastructure, and public facilities require specialized engineering expertise and supporting project teams.

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• Data centers are intensifying competition for skilled workers: A September 2026 industry survey found that 58% of firms involved in data center construction reported increased competition for skilled labor because of these projects. This highlights growing demand for electrical, mechanical, construction management, and specialized infrastructure capabilities.

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• Workforce shortages are affecting project delivery: In the same 2026 survey, 42% of construction firms reported project delays caused by shortages of their own workers or subcontractors. Employers increasingly need professionals who can improve workforce planning, coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and maintain operational efficiency.

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Explore Career Paths In

• Construction & Project Management: Planning, budgeting, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from development through completion.

• Civil & Structural Engineering: Designing and evaluating roads, bridges, buildings, and other critical infrastructure; engineering qualifications are generally required.

• Infrastructure Program Management: Coordinating large-scale public and private infrastructure investments, timelines, resources, and stakeholders.

• Construction Operations & Field Supervision: Managing daily jobsite activities, equipment, subcontractors, and project execution.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Construction: Using digital models and construction technologies to improve design coordination and project delivery.

• Construction Estimating & Cost Management: Analyzing project costs, preparing budgets, and evaluating materials, labor, and financial requirements.

• Procurement, Contracts & Supply Chain Management: Coordinating construction materials, vendor relationships, contracts, and equipment availability.

• Environmental, Health & Safety Management: Supporting workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk reduction across construction operations.

• Transportation & Utility Infrastructure Delivery: Supporting the development and modernization of transportation networks, energy systems, and water infrastructure.

• Workforce Development & Skilled Trades Training: Building technical talent pipelines through apprenticeships, training programs, and workforce partnerships.

What to Expect

Expert Panel Discussion

Hear from leaders across construction, engineering, and infrastructure delivery as they share insights on industry trends, workforce demand, and veteran hiring priorities.

Topics will include the future of American infrastructure, construction workforce challenges, digital engineering and emerging technologies, and the operational capabilities required to deliver increasingly complex projects.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how infrastructure projects move from planning to completion, what employers value in prospective talent, and how military and civilian professional experience can contribute to successful project delivery.

Virtual Breakout Sessions

Connect directly with employer partners, recruiters, and hiring managers to explore career pathways aligned with your experience and interests, including construction management, infrastructure program management, field operations, procurement, and project controls.

These interactive conversations provide opportunities to ask questions about transferable skills, industry certifications, technical qualifications, potential entry points, and career advancement.

Participants can also explore how experience in military engineering, logistics, construction, operations, safety, project management, and other professional fields may translate into infrastructure careers, including opportunities that do not require an engineering degree.

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to all transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses interested in exploring careers in construction, engineering, infrastructure development, and the organizations responsible for building and maintaining essential systems.

Whether you have experience in engineering, logistics, operations, maintenance, procurement, project management, safety, or workforce development—or are exploring the construction industry for the first time—this event will help you identify career pathways aligned with your capabilities and interests.

Participants will discover opportunities across construction companies, engineering firms, infrastructure developers, utilities, and public-sector organizations, including both technical and nontechnical roles.

Registration

Discover how your experience can help build the infrastructure that connects communities, supports economic growth, and strengthens America's future. Join FourBlock to connect with industry professionals, explore emerging career pathways, and learn where your skills can make a meaningful impact.

Register today: [Registration link]