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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5,090 | $100,840 | $48.48 | |
| Alaska | 940 | $150,230 | $72.23 | |
| Arizona | 4,470 | $101,500 | $48.80 | |
| Arkansas | 1,970 | $82,920 | $39.87 | |
| California | 34,550 | $122,830 | $59.06 | |
| Colorado | 9,660 | $105,500 | $50.72 | |
| Connecticut | 2,100 | $114,230 | $54.92 | |
| Delaware | 470 | $126,460 | $60.80 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,420 | $114,630 | $55.11 | |
| Florida | 21,540 | $103,770 | $49.89 | |
| Georgia | 7,930 | $97,400 | $46.83 | |
| Hawaii | 2,420 | $111,290 | $53.51 | |
| Idaho | 1,420 | $85,290 | $41.00 | |
| Illinois | 14,120 | $107,700 | $51.78 | |
| Indiana | 5,160 | $97,600 | $46.92 | |
| Iowa | 2,230 | $93,880 | $45.13 | |
| Kansas | 2,960 | $93,970 | $45.18 | |
| Kentucky | 980 | $96,800 | $46.54 | |
| Louisiana | 4,320 | $101,290 | $48.70 | |
| Maine | 1,080 | $95,690 | $46.00 | |
| Maryland | 6,480 | $111,680 | $53.69 | |
| Massachusetts | 7,840 | $122,320 | $58.81 | |
| Michigan | 6,030 | $106,440 | $51.17 | |
| Minnesota | 4,830 | $104,230 | $50.11 | |
| Mississippi | 1,570 | $83,440 | $40.12 | |
| Missouri | 2,450 | $97,420 | $46.84 | |
| Montana | 780 | $94,650 | $45.51 | |
| Nebraska | 2,830 | $87,330 | $41.99 | |
| Nevada | 4,000 | $92,980 | $44.70 | |
| New Hampshire | 890 | $111,700 | $53.70 | |
| New Jersey | 8,820 | $144,050 | $69.25 | |
| New Mexico | 1,780 | $95,770 | $46.04 | |
| New York | 7,020 | $137,700 | $66.20 | |
| North Carolina | 16,570 | $108,030 | $51.94 | |
| North Dakota | 850 | $106,100 | $51.01 | |
| Ohio | 7,640 | $103,510 | $49.76 | |
| Oklahoma | 2,940 | $98,190 | $47.21 | |
| Oregon | 4,550 | $119,520 | $57.46 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,820 | $108,820 | $52.32 | |
| Rhode Island | 310 | $112,980 | $54.32 | |
| South Carolina | 3,780 | $97,680 | $46.96 | |
| South Dakota | 410 | $102,280 | $49.17 | |
| Tennessee | 7,270 | $84,810 | $40.78 | |
| Texas | 31,400 | $102,540 | $49.30 | |
| Utah | 2,260 | $90,160 | $43.34 | |
| Vermont | 450 | $91,110 | $43.80 | |
| Virginia | 6,280 | $108,430 | $52.13 | |
| Washington | 10,490 | $112,770 | $54.22 | |
| West Virginia | 740 | $98,210 | $47.22 | |
| Wisconsin | 5,190 | $103,930 | $49.97 | |
| Wyoming | 670 | $90,060 | $43.30 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and construction techniques, building site inspection, site supervision, construction personnel supervision, plan and specification interpretation, supply logistics and procurement, applicable building codes, and report preparation.
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
A program that prepares individuals to manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process. Includes instruction in commercial, residential, mechanical, highway/heavy civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, and specialty construction; facilities management; budgeting and cost control; logistics and materials management; organization and scheduling; personnel management and labor relations; site safety; construction contracting; construction processes and techniques; and applicable codes and regulations.
A program that prepares individuals to apply project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in the construction and facility management industries. Includes instruction in facilities operations and maintenance, construction estimating, OSHA standards, sustainability, drafting, construction plans, project planning, risk management, cost and time management, contracts and procurement, accounting, statistics, decision making, and human resources.
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$108,210 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as construction managers.
- Less than high school 7%
- High school graduate 27%
- College dropout 23%
- Associate’s degree 9%
- Bachelor’s degree 28%
- Master’s degree 6%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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