How much does a Project Director - Construction make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Project Director - Construction in the United States is $98 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $76 and $109. Hourly rate 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. 

Project Director - Construction Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Director - Construction Salary $56 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Project Director - Construction Salary $76 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Project Director - Construction Salary $98 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Project Director - Construction Salary $109 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Project Director - Construction Salary $119 US March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Project Director - Construction

Project Director - Construction develops and directs construction project management planning and execution processes to meet project design requirements, schedules, and organizational financial objectives. Provides overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools for effective project management throughout the project lifecycle. Being a Project Director - Construction uses comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and operations to set project productivity and quality targets. Monitors project milestones, change orders, and technical status reports. Additionally, Project Director - Construction manages strategic client relationships and establishes clear lines of communication. Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions. Analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Project Director - Construction typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Project Director - Construction typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Project Director - Construction salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Project Director - Construction, the highest Project Director - Construction salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Project Director - Construction salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Project Director - Construction salary is in Miami, FL, where the Project Director - Construction salary is 3.5% 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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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