Construction Operations

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About the Program

Construction Operations at UTC: Build, Lead, and Shape the Future

Step into the world of Construction Operations, where your skills don’t just shape buildings – they shape entire communities. This program goes beyond blueprints and heavy machinery; it’s about leading teams, managing projects, surveying land, and ensuring safety and efficiency at every stage of construction.

Imagine yourself at the center of the action, operating equipment, surveying sites, organizing crews, and overseeing projects that leave a lasting impact. You won’t just learn how to use tools – you’ll develop the leadership and problem-solving skills needed to keep construction sites running smoothly and successfully.

🔹 What You’ll Do:
✅ Learn to operate heavy equipment and use construction tools
✅ Develop project management skills, from scheduling to budgeting
✅ Master safety protocols to protect workers and job sites
✅ Survey land to ensure accuracy in construction planning
✅ Understand construction processes and how infrastructure comes to life
✅ Work on real-world projects that make a difference

If you’re ready to take on the challenge of building, leading, and making an impact, this is your chance. Join Construction Operations at UTC and be part of the team that turns ideas into reality.

🚧 Ready to build your future? Apply today!

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David Brawn

David Brawn

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With a passion for building both structures and strong character, David Brawn brings real-world experience and hands-on learning into the classroom every day.  David brings 15 years of expertise as a heavy equipment operator and machinist to his role at UTC. Dedicated to preparing students for careers in construction and the skilled trades, David emphasizes safety, precision, teamwork, and problem-solving in every project.

Beyond the classroom, David is deeply committed to coaching youth baseball.  Whether on the field, in the classroom, or on a job site, David is committed to developing discipline, leadership, and resilience in students. By blending the principles of construction operations--planning, persistence, and performance--with the competitive spirit of athletics, David helps students build confidence that will follow them into the workforce and beyond.

Professional Certification Opportunities

  • OSHA 10

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Basic Operator

  • Fire Extinguisher

  • Maine Oxy

  • Maine Erosion and Sediment Control

Memberships

  • SkillsUSA

  • National Technical Honor Society

  • professional orgs

Skills Developed in This Program

  • OSHA 10/Ever-Fi

  • PPE

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Fire Prevention/protection

  • Lock out /Tag out 

  • Basic Industry Safety

  • Introduction to Hand Tools

  • Equipment Identification

  • Orientation to the trade

  • Basic Equipment Safety

  • Basic Equipment Operation

  • Introduction to Soils

  • Introductions to Grades

  • Prep for SkillsUSA

  • Introduction to Construction Math

  • Introduction to Construction Drawings

  • Introduction to Basic Rigging

  • Communication Skills / Professionalism

  • Introduction to Material Handling

  • SkillsUSA

  • Basic Employability Skills

  • Introduction to Earthmoving

  • Dump Trucks

  • Rollers

  • Scrapers

  • Loaders

  • Forklifts

Sample Occupations in This Field

  • Construction: Operations, Management, Administration, Design, Safety

  • Builder / Installer

  • Site Planning / Layout

  • Operations / Logistics

  • Code Official

  • Construction: Operator, Inspector, Foreman

  • Safety Director

  • Service Contractor

  • System Installer

  • Technician

  • Demolition

  • Estimator

  • Equipment and Materials: Operations, Managerial

  • Civil Engineering