Construction Managers

Also Called: Concrete Foreman, Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent

What Construction Managers do

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.

  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
Industry Areas:

Construction Finance and Business Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Landscaping • Landscaping (HBI) • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Urban Forestry

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Tools

  • Personal computers
  • Level sensors or transmitters
  • Scanners
  • Infrared camera
  • Notebook computers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Yardi
Document management software
Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Dropbox
Project management software
Microsoft SharePoint
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
building and construction
product and service development
Business
management
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 90% Bachelor's degree
  • 5% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5% Associate's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Enterprising (Persuader)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership
  • Initiative
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Working Conditions
  • Independence
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding
  • Math

This is what Construction Managers across the country typically make.

$31.00 / hour
$64,480 /year

Entry Level

$50.43 / hour
$104,900 /year

Median Level

$82.71 / hour
$172,040 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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