Construction Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
About the profession
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.
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Occupation on screen: Construction Managers (O*NET 11-9021.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Construction Managers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Artistic
Creative, expressive, original thinking
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Junior Construction Manager → Associate Construction Manager → Senior Construction Manager → Lead Construction Manager
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$172K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $64,480 - $91,370/year With equity/bonuses: $70,928 - $109,644 Top markets (SF/NYC): $74,152 - $109,644 Execute core tasks using Judgment and…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations. 10am, Develop or implement quality control programs.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $45,136 - $82,233 Year 2-3: Junior level $91,370 - $112,347 Year 4-6: Mid level $112,347 - $121,808 Year 7-10: Senior level $121,808 - $152,408 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Construction Manager genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Judgment and Decision Making and Management of Personnel Resources…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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