Construction Managers plan, coordinate, and oversee building and infrastructure projects from early planning through completion. They guide teams, manage budgets and schedules, uphold safety and quality standards, and keep owners, contractors, designers, and suppliers aligned. Explore vetted Construction Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but commonly include developing project plans and timelines, estimating costs, coordinating subcontractors and vendors, monitoring progress, managing changes, and ensuring work complies with building codes and safety requirements. Construction Managers also communicate with clients and stakeholders, resolve issues, and report on project performance.
Employers often seek experience managing construction projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of delivering work safely, on schedule, and within budget. Knowledge of construction methods, contracts, project management software, cost controls, and regulatory requirements can be valuable. A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field may be preferred; relevant experience and certifications can also strengthen a candidate’s profile.
Compensation depends on factors such as location, project size, industry, experience, and scope of responsibility. Senior roles overseeing large projects or multiple teams may offer higher earning potential. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover Construction Manager and related leadership roles.
Use Ladders to explore Construction Manager jobs across commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction. Review each listing for its responsibilities and requirements, then tailor your résumé to highlight project outcomes, budget and schedule performance, safety leadership, and team management.
Real Estate Operations Manager
$100K - $150K *
Support dynamic real estate operations by managing client relations, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless team collaboration. Drive efficiency and enhance service delivery in a fast-paced envir...
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$100K - $120K *
Transform your career by leading proposal strategies and managing a dynamic team. Drive compliance and quality in project proposals while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely and effective...
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Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...
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Project Manager-Intralogistics
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in project management for innovative material handling automation, overseeing diverse technologies while managing budgets, resources, and client contracts for successful project execut...
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BAS / Controls Assistant Project Manager
$78K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving project success in commercial environments. Support project management tasks, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ac...
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Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...
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Project Manager-Retail Bank Renovations
$90K - $110K *
Lead the planning and execution of retail banking branch renovations, ensuring quality and budget adherence while managing multiple projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver successful outcom...
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Elevate your career as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing site access agreements and collaborating with environmental consulting teams. Utilize your expertise to resolve access needs, manage do...
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Champion effective document control by overseeing site access agreements, resolving access issues, and coordinating with environmental consulting teams. Lead a team while ensuring compliance and effic...
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Engage with clients to foster relationships, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Oversee project execution, identify growth opportunities, and ensure client satisfacti...
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Project Manager, Implementations
$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential as you lead banks through digital transformations, managing complex implementations while building trusted relationships with executives and cross-functional teams to ensure time...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Water Resources
$115K - $150K *
Seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead engineering design projects, ensuring effective staffing, technical accuracy, and client engagement while managing budgets and promoting business development...
4 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure
$110K - $130K *
Drive impactful IT infrastructure programs by transforming complex challenges into structured solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and reliability in data centers, network systems...
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Help us advance high-quality digital design by coordinating BIM workflows across multidisciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise in Revit and Autodesk technologies to ensure model integrity, suppo...
6 days ago
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Elevate your career by leading project estimation efforts, coordinating with teams, and analyzing complex solutions. Drive project success through meticulous planning and risk analysis while maintaini...
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Join a team that's redefining energy solutions through leadership in commissioning. Lead complex projects, mentor talent, and ensure seamless integration across systems while engaging directly with cl...
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Join a team that's delivering innovative solutions in construction management for complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution while leading a diverse on-site team acro...
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Unlock your potential by leading technical execution of Electrification Solutions projects. Drive safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while managing resources and risks to ensure project succes...
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Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to lead multiple real estate projects in financial services, managing planning, execution, and closeout with a focus on MEP systems and automation. Your strategic insight will drive su...
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Support the future of facility management by overseeing maintenance, budgeting, and safety programs. Drive operational efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations while managing subcontractor se...
2 weeks ago
Preconstruction Manager (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's pioneering preconstruction efforts by leading front-end project planning, cost development, and schedule creation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Develop and lead VDC processes and best practices, managing resources across projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance virtual building culture and ensure effective execution throughout the project...
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Assistant Commissioning Project Manager, PV - Southeast & Southcentral Region
$95K - $119K *
Drive the commissioning of renewable energy projects, managing teams to ensure all testing and installation meets safety standards and project goals. Collaborate across functions for seamless project...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
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Lead the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to optimize...
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Transform the future of Virtual Design by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and drive innovation in project delivery, ensuring cons...
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What does a Construction Manager do?
A Construction Manager oversees construction projects, coordinating people, schedules, budgets, materials, safety, and quality from planning through completion.
What qualifications are needed for Construction Manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly value construction project experience, leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, safety, contracts, and building regulations. A related degree or professional certifications may be preferred.
How much do Construction Managers earn?
Pay varies by location, experience, employer, project size, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Construction Manager opportunities.
Where do Construction Managers work?
They work for general contractors, construction management firms, developers, government agencies, and organizations with major building or infrastructure programs.
How can I find Construction Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Search Ladders for Construction Manager openings and review listings for compensation, location, and qualifications. Highlight measurable project results, such as successful delivery, cost control, schedule performance, and safety outcomes.