Occupations11-9021.00

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.

Median annual pay
$106,980

BLS, 2024

Employment
550,300

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+8.7%

2024–34

Annual openings
46,800

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
  2. 02Develop or implement quality control programs.
  3. 03Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
  4. 04Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  5. 05Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
  6. 06Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
  7. 07Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
  8. 08Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
  9. 09Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
  10. 10Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
  11. 11Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
  12. 12Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive LearningMonitoringWritingMathematicsLearning StrategiesScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 550,300 in 2024 to 598,400 in 2034, a +8.7% change.

BLS projects an average of 46,800 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.