Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Construction managers oversee the planning and building of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. They may be self-employed or salaried employees for large construction firms and real estate developers. Others may contract their services on a project-by-project basis. There are approximately 471,800 construction managers employed in the United States. Construction managers are also known as construction foremen, supervisors, contractors, project managers, constructors, construction superintendents, project engineers, and general contractors.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Construction Executive, or Independent Contractor, or Professor
Experienced Construction Manager
Assistant Construction Manager
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