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.
$100K - $120K *
Lead client-centric projects by overseeing delivery, communication, and strategic collaboration with teams to transform customer experiences cross-channel using innovative digital solutions...
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Director of Quality - Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)
$140K - $260K *
Join as a key leader to develop and optimize a comprehensive Quality Management Program across complex manufacturing projects, ensuring top-tier quality standards and fostering relationships with clie...
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Senior Energy Storage Project Manager - Preconstruction
$141K - $176K *
Engage in the strategic management of energy storage projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and team coordination from planning through mobilization. Lead effort in risk mitigation and cross-departm...
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Electrical Superintendent - Construction
$131K - $145K *
Shape successful project outcomes as an on-site leader, managing labor productivity, safety compliance, and project coordination to ensure plans align with scope and budget, while working collaborativ...
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Project Manager, Strategic Projects
$97K - $109K *
Unlock potential by driving project execution and fostering collaboration across teams. Manage risks, enhance visibility, and support multiple initiatives to ensure timely delivery and continuous impr...
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$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a leading team overseeing industrial mechanical projects across diverse states. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring quality and safety on advanced...
4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Contracts - Data Center
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that drives contract strategy for large-scale data center projects, managing RFPs and contract administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize ris...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Advance your career by managing project documentation, coordinating schedules, and ensuring quality control on large-scale construction projects across the U.S. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliv...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower client success by managing onboarding and project delivery, ensuring clients realize software value. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive adoption, satisfaction, and long-term relationships...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's focused on ensuring a compliant contracting experience for public-sector clients. Lead the contract lifecycle, from negotiation to compliance monitoring, while collaborating across...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion healthcare project delivery by managing design and construction lifecycles, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and budget standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders to...
2 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Engineering Project Manager - Capital Projects
$110K - $130K *
Drive high-impact mechanical infrastructure projects in senior housing, focusing on HVAC, plumbing, and energy efficiency improvements while serving as a key technical expert and project manager for n...
4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the operational readiness for power generation projects, ensuring effective staffing, training, and processes are in place for the seamless startup and operation of new facilities, while fosterin...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $95K *
Transform processes and drive accountability by leading cross-functional projects. Manage initiatives from scoping to completion while maintaining clear communication across teams and ensuring stakeho...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Center Project Manager
$100K - $160K *
Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...
3 days ago
Senior Project Manager - Power Generation Construction
$125K - $150K *
Transform your career by leading complex, multi-billion-dollar power generation projects. Oversee all phases from development to execution, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while foste...
Today
Project Scheduler-Industrial Construction
$120K - $160K *
Lead the charge in managing complex construction schedules for large-scale industrial projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery and mitigate risks while traveling to various job sites...
3 days ago
Project Scheduler-Industrial Construction
$120K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering large-scale construction projects. As a Project Scheduler, you'll leverage your Primavera P6 expertise to develop and maintain schedules, ensuring project mi...
4 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Accelerate business growth by leading proposal management efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness while guiding teams towards developing compelling proposals across various sectors. Drive exce...
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Technical Program Manager, Industrial Controls, R&D
$144K - $211K *
Lead the charge in managing complex Industrial Controls workstreams, ensuring seamless execution of NPI programs. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative automation solutions on time and within...
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Network Construction Project Manager, Technical Program Management
$105K *
Lead the charge in managing on-site network infrastructure construction, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards across data centre projects. Collaborate with engineering and construction teams...
1 week ago
$92K - $132K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage estimating operations, ensuring accurate material takeoffs and quality assurance for critical infrastructure projects while driving strategic bid supp...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive the success of Abacum implementation projects, managing end-to-end delivery while collaborating with sales and partners to ensure client satisfaction and value realization on the platform...
1 week ago
Customer Success Manager - Construction
$90K - $110K *
Elevate customer success by ensuring optimal implementation and usage of innovative construction technology across multiple projects, while collaborating closely with teams to drive satisfaction and p...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager - Power
$130K - $176K *
Elevate project outcomes by leading complex engineering initiatives in the Power Lifeline Sector, ensuring effective execution from inception to close-out while managing resources, budget, and quality...
Reposted 6 days ago
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.