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.
Common Job Titles
- Concrete Foreman
- Construction Area Manager
- Construction Manager
- Construction Superintendent
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Construction Managers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
348,330
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $65,160. 25th percentile: U.S. $83,480. 50th percentile: U.S. $106,980. 75th percentile: U.S. $139,330. 90th percentile: U.S. $176,990. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $65,160 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $176,990 |
| Workers on average earn | $119,660 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Building and Construction4.9/5
- Administration and Management4.3/5
- Engineering and Technology4.2/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.7/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Autodesk Revit
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Procore software
- SAP software
- Trimble SketchUp Pro
- Yardi software
Technology Skills
- 3M Post-it App
- AEC Software FastTrack Schedule
- ArenaSoft Estimating
- Axios Systems assyst
- Bechtel Software SETROUTE
- CBS ProLog Manager
- CSI WSE CodeBuddy
- Cadsoft Design/Build
Tools & Equipment
- DroneDeploy
- Fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAV
- Gas detection sensors
- Laptop computers
- Large-format scanners
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Lasers
- Levels