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.
32 alternate job titles:
Bridges and Buildings Supervisor
Commercial Construction Project Manager
Commercial Construction Superintendent
Commercial Superintendent
Concrete Foreman
Construction Area Manager
Construction Coordinator
Construction Director
Construction Foreman
Construction Management Supervisor
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
Construction Services Manager
Construction Superintendent
Electrical Superintendent
Energy Efficient Site Manager
Environmental Construction Program Manager
General Superintendent
Job Superintendent
Maintenance of Way Superintendent (MOW Superintendent)
Masonry Contractor Administrator (Masonry Construction Admin)
Multifamily Superintendent
Project Coordinator
Project Superintendent
Railroad Construction Director
Site Manager
Site Supervision Technical Operator
Solar Commercial Installation Electrician Manager
Street Supervisor
Superintendent
Utility Division Project Manager
Weatherization Operations Manager
Salary Information
Construction Managers: $106,980 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Negotiate project specifications. | General |
| Direct facility maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Estimate labor requirements. | General |
| Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | General |
| Implement organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations. | General |
| Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics. | General |
| Estimate green project costs. | General |
| Recruit personnel. | General |
| Investigate industrial or transportation accidents. | General |
| Prepare forms or applications. | General |
| Model operational processes. | General |
| Manage construction activities. | Management |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities. | Analysis |
| Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to determine project feasibility. | Analysis |
| Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions. | Analysis |
| Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices. | Development |
| Develop environmental remediation or protection plans. | Development |
| Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Development |
| Communicate organizational policies and procedures. | Communication |
| Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Procore software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk Revit | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Trimble SketchUp Pro | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Project management software | Project management software |
| 3M Post-it App | Word processing software |
| AEC Software FastTrack Schedule | Calendar and scheduling software |
| ArenaSoft Estimating | Analytical or scientific software |
| Axios Systems assyst | Document management software |
| CBS ProLog Manager | Project management software |
| CSI WSE CodeBuddy | Compliance software |
| Cadsoft Design/Build | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided design and drafting software CADD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Daily Manager | Document management software |
| Drone image capturing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| HCSS HeavyBid | Project management software |
| HCSS HeavyJob | Project management software |
| IMPACT software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| Jobber Computer Plus | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Loom | Video creation and editing software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| Profitool GearWatch | Inventory management software |
| Profitool software (human resources feature) | Human resources software |
| Profitool software (time accounting feature) | Time accounting software |
| Quantum Software Solutions Quantum Project Manager | Project management software |
| SRC Cash Flow Forecasting | Accounting software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Site Manager | Document management software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| VirtualBoss | Project management software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Bechtel Software SETROUTE | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Dropbox | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| Explorer Engineer | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| ISS Construction Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
| Integrated construction management software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Lombardi Teamworks | Data base user interface and query software |
| QuickBase business management software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Sage 100 Contractor | Data base user interface and query software |
| Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate | Data base user interface and query software |
| UDA Technologies ConstructionSuite | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| A/D Director | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Associate Constructor Certification | American Institute of Constructors Constructor Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Backflow Prevention Cross-Connection Control Surveyor Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Backflow Prevention Program Specialist/Administrator Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level II | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level IV | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Concrete | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Concrete Level III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Concrete Level IV | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certified Building Commissioning Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Commissioning Authority | AABC Commissioning Group | Not Available |
| Certified Construction Contract Administrator | Construction Specifications Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional | Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Construction Manager | Construction Manager Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Construction Specifier | Construction Specifications Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Design Firm Administrator | Society for Design Administration | Not Available |
| Certified Graduate Builder | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Constructor | American Hospital Association | Not Available |
| Certified Lighting Management Consultant | International Association of Lighting Management Companies | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Constructor | American Institute of Constructors | Not Available |
| Certified Specialist of Inspection Housing Quality Standards | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Welding Supervisor | American Welding Society | Not Available |
| Certified Well Driller | National Ground Water Association | Not Available |
| Commercial Mechanical Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Concrete Construction Special Inspector | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Construction Documents Technologist | Construction Specifications Institute | Not Available |
| Construction Health and Safety Technician | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Construction Site Safety Orientation | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Construction Site Safety Supervisor | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Construction Site Safety Technician | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Craft Instructor | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Crane Operator Evaluator | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Designated Design-Build Professional Certification | Design-Build Institute of America | Not Available |
| GA - Certified Associate | Green Advantage | Not Available |
| GA Certified Practitioner | Green Advantage | Not Available |
| Graduate Master Remodeler | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Hydronic Heating and Cooling Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Infection Control & Water Quality Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| LEED AP Operations + Maintenance | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED Green Associate | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| Lift Director | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Lift Planner | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Managing Construction & Demolition Materials | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Crane Safety | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Master Certified Green Professional | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Master Craft/Technician Instructor | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Master Ground Water Contractor | National Ground Water Association | Not Available |
| Master Trainer | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Medical Gas Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Plumbing Plans Examiner | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Rainwater Catchment Systems Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Registered Roof Consultant | International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants | Not Available |
| Registered Roof Observer | International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants | Not Available |
| Registered Waterproofing Consultant | International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants | Not Available |
| Residential Potable Water Fire Protection Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Residential and Commercial Mechanical Inspector | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Residential and Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Safety Trained Supervisor | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Manager (Construction) | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| Water-Based Fire Protection Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
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