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Construction Managers

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.

$104,900
Median Pay
4-6 years
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Medium+1

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Growing+2

+9% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 16/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
  • Develop or implement quality control programs.
  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  • Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
  • Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
  • Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
  • Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
  • Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

4-6 years

Based on Job Zone 4. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Project management software (Procore, PlanGrid)Microsoft Office (Excel)CAD/BIM softwareEstimating softwareScheduling softwareBudget trackingSafety management systems

Key Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningVisualizationNear Vision

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Compensation Details

$64,480
10th Percentile
$104,900
Median
$172,040
90th Percentile

Based on 329,190 employed workers

Also Known As

Bridges and Buildings SupervisorCommercial Construction Project ManagerCommercial Construction SuperintendentCommercial SuperintendentConcrete ForemanConstruction Area ManagerConstruction CoordinatorConstruction DirectorConstruction ForemanConstruction Management Supervisor

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 11-9021.00