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Management

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Construction Managers
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Median pay

$106,980
Median annual pay for Construction Managers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

8.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

46,800
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

550,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Construction Managers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+48,100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Active Learning
  4. 4Monitoring
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Speaking

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Building and Construction
  2. 2Administration and Management
  3. 3Mathematics
  4. 4Engineering and Technology
  5. 5Customer and Personal Service
  6. 6Mechanical

Abilities

  1. 1Problem Sensitivity
  2. 2Deductive Reasoning
  3. 3Information Ordering
  4. 4Oral Comprehension
  5. 5Oral Expression
  6. 6Written Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Leadership Orientation
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Integrity
  4. 4Attention to Detail
  5. 5Perseverance
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  5. 5Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  6. 6Scheduling Work and Activities

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Contact With Others
  5. 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  6. 6Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Representative tasks

  • 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.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · in demandMicrosoft Project · in demandProcore software · in demandMicrosoft Access · hot technologyMicrosoft SharePoint · hot technologyMicrosoft Visio · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologyOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management · hot technologyGoogle Docs · hot technology

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