A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
Construction Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
Salary Breakdown
Construction Managers
Average
$80,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$44,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$83,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$123,000
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Construction Managers
8,360
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Construction Managers
Degree Recommendations
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Vincennes University
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
University of Southern Indiana
Indiana University South Bend
Indiana University Northwest
Indiana University Kokomo
Purdue University Fort Wayne
University of Southern Indiana
Indiana University South Bend
Indiana University Northwest
Indiana University Kokomo
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Trine University
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Top Expected Tasks
Construction Managers
01
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
02
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
03
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
04
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
05
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
06
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
07
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
08
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
09
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
10
Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Construction Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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