Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Many construction managers have a main office, but spend most of their time working out of a field office at a construction site, where they monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities. The need to meet deadlines and respond to emergencies often requires construction managers to work many hours.
Construction & Architecture
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction Managers
Average
$96,660
ANNUAL
$46.47
HOURLY
Entry Level
$53,480
ANNUAL
$25.71
HOURLY
Mid Level
$87,080
ANNUAL
$41.87
HOURLY
Expert Level
$142,140
ANNUAL
$68.34
HOURLY
Construction Managers
8,360
Projected job openings through 2028
Construction Managers
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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.
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
Construction & Architecture
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