How much does a Construction Manager make in the United States? The average Construction Manager salary in the United States is $132,935 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $114,555 and $151,134. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Construction Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Construction Manager Salary $97,820 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Construction Manager Salary $114,555 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Construction Manager Salary $132,935 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Construction Manager Salary $151,134 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Construction Manager Salary $167,704 US February 26, 2024
25% $114,555 10% $97,820 90% $167,704 75% $151,134 $132,935 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Construction Manager need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Project Management: Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.

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Project Management 0.3%
Microsoft Office 0.02%
Mechanical Drawing 0.01%
Others 99.67%

Job Description for Construction Manager

Construction Manager oversees construction projects and operations to meet the organization's financial and growth objectives and fulfill client contractual requirements. Follows established quality, performance, and safety standards and procedures for operations. Being a Construction Manager reviews and approves procurement of required material, equipment, subcontractors, and worker resources. Provides project updates and communicates with clients, contractors, governmental or regulatory officials, and other stakeholders. Additionally, Construction Manager builds effective team capacity to plan and implement construction projects. Ensures all permits, licenses, or certifications required by regulatory authorities are obtained. Establishes and enforces safety protocols and procedures to provide safe job sites and minimize risk. Monitors costs and timelines and submits required progress reports to deliver projects on time and within budget. Implements best practice construction methods to improve efficiency, productivity, and project outcomes. Requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field. Typically reports to senior management. The Construction Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Construction Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Construction Manager

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Construction Manager, the first career path typically progresses to Residential Care Facility Construction Director.

The second career path typically starts with a Construction Manager, Sr. position, and then progresses to Construction Director.

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Retail Store Construction Director.

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Construction Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Construction Manager, the highest Construction Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Construction Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Construction Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Construction Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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