MOS 21N Construction Equipment Supervisor

Civilian Equivalents The following civilian occupations are similar to MOS 21N. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 21N.

Common Certifications

The following certifications are directly applicable to MOS 21N. For information about how well military training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
	Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
	Transportation: Highway Construction (Level II)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 21N may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)        

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)    

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

• Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)  
• Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)  
• Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)  
• Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)  

Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST)

• Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STS-Construction)      

International Code Council (ICC)

• Certified Building Official (CBO)  

Management Science Institute (MSI)

• Certified Construction Industry Professional
• Certified Construction Management Professional
• Certified Construction Professional
• Certified Professional Project Manager
• Certified Project Management Associate

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

• Associate Engineering Technologist (AT)    
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CT)    
• General Knowledge: Architectural/Building Construction Engineering Technology  
• General Knowledge: Civil Engineering Technologist  
• Transportation: Highway Design  
• Transportation: Highway Maintenance  
• Transportation: Highway Materials  
• Transportation: Highway Surveys  
• Transportation: Highway Traffic Operations  

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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Additional Information

Individuals usually advance to construction management positions after having substantial experience as construction craft workers (such as carpenters, masons, plumbers, etc.) or having worked as construction supervisors or as owners of independent specialty contracting firms overseeing workers in one or more of the construction trades. However, employers increasingly prefer individuals with both industry work experience and formal education in construction science, construction management, or civil engineering. An education and career information portal for the construction industry is located at the American Council for Construction Education Web site.

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