Construction Project Manager United States

What does a Construction Project Manager do?

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What the job involves

  • Manage construction projects from start to finish.
  • Create and maintain project schedules and budgets.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Monitor project costs and ensure financial goals are met.
  • Ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.
  • Review contracts and manage change orders.
  • Communicate project progress to stakeholders and clients.
  • Lead meetings and resolve project challenges.

Summed up from 30 recent Construction Project Manager job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Project Management 5 in 10 postings
  • Construction Project Management 4 in 10 postings
  • Change Orders 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • Civil Engineering 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Bachelor of Construction Management 4 in 10 postings
  • PMP 1 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License 1 in 20 postings
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification 1 in 20 postings

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Experience asked for

  • 1 to 2 years 1 in 35 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 8 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 7 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 25 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 75 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

7,026 open Construction Project Manager jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $140,000 a year (most between $118k and $165k). See the full salary breakdown

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