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.
SOC: 11-9021.00
Common Job Titles
Concrete ForemanConstruction Area ManagerConstruction ManagerConstruction 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
| 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 AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk RevitGoogle DocsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementProcore softwareSAP softwareTrimble SketchUp ProYardi software
Technology Skills
3M Post-it AppAEC Software FastTrack ScheduleArenaSoft EstimatingAxios Systems assystBechtel Software SETROUTECBS ProLog ManagerCSI WSE CodeBuddyCadsoft Design/Build
Tools & Equipment
DroneDeployFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVGas detection sensorsLaptop computersLarge-format scannersLaser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systemsLasersLevels