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  1. Occupations
  2. Construction Managers

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 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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

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
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Civil Engineers 17-2051.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 47-1011.00
  • Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3022.00
  • Construction and Building Inspectors 47-4011.00
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers 47-1011.03

Moderately Similar

  • Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 17-1011.00
  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Industrial Engineers 17-2112.00
  • Facilities Managers 11-3013.00
  • Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041.00

Related

  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 49-9071.00
  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Wind Energy Development Managers 11-9199.10
  • Industrial Production Managers 11-3051.00
  • Cost Estimators 13-1051.00
  • Transportation Engineers 17-2051.01
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 37-1012.00
  • Geothermal Production Managers 11-3051.02
  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 49-1011.00
  • Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 17-2151.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • CertificateBusiness Office AccountingIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateEntrepreneurshipIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateBusiness ManagementIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Associate's DegreeBusiness ManagementIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Sam Houston State University