Construction Project Manager Jobs

Construction project managers oversee building projects from early planning through completion. They coordinate teams, budgets, schedules, contractors, and materials while keeping work aligned with project requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulations. Explore vetted Construction Project Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Construction Project Managers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but commonly include defining project scope, developing schedules and budgets, coordinating architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients, tracking progress, resolving issues, and managing changes. Project managers also monitor quality, safety, documentation, and compliance, and communicate status and risks to stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience delivering construction projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and competing priorities. Knowledge of construction methods, contracts, building codes, safety practices, and project management tools can be valuable. Some roles prefer a degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field; certifications may also strengthen a candidate’s profile.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Construction project managers work across commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure, and institutional projects. Experienced professionals may progress to senior project manager, program manager, director of construction, or executive leadership roles. Opportunities and compensation depend on factors such as location, project size, specialization, experience, and employer.

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$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead project management efforts, overseeing budgets, compliance, and subcontractor performance while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead project management efforts in industrial services, overseeing schedules, safety, and client relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and efficiency while maintaining strong communicati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing industrial services, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise in construction management to oversee schedules, subcontractors, and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex aerospace projects. Lead from initiation to completion, managing multiuse facilities' infrastructure and fit-outs. Collaborate with clients and navig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving communities through innovative roadway design. Leverage your project management and engineering skills to lead impactful transportation projects while mentori...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead diverse aerospace projects, managing from initiation to completion. Shape the future of multiuse facilities with a focus on innovation, client collaboration, and delivering strategic business obj...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by leading construction initiatives from planning to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timeline goals while fostering...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $130K *

Elevate project execution by managing fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and quality control. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver seamless installations and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Take ownership of facility operations, ensuring maintenance excellence and contract compliance while managing a technical team in a mission-critical environment. Foster client relationships and overse...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing K-12 education construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, budgets, and timelines while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and enhancing p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion. Oversee schedules, budgets, and contractor management while ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with stakehold...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $215K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic construction site by leading project execution, ensuring compliance, and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $215K *

Manage design-build construction projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee progress and resolve issues while maintaining documentation and safety standards f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as an expert in project management, overseeing critical scheduling and emergency response. Leverage your experience to support leadership with strategic insights, quality control...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

The Senior Project Manager will lead the development and execution of a large-scale modular plant focused on clean hydrogen and energy generation in Princeton, WV. This role involves overseeing engine...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Transform project execution by leading cost, schedule, and change management. Cultivate talent, enforce safety, and promote training to ensure project success and operational excellence in a dynamic c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the construction management team as the Owner's Representative for a major airport terminal project, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety throughout all phases of construction and closeout...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget. Collaborate with clients and lead project teams to achieve strategi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Unlock project success by leading teams, managing schedules, and ensuring quality outcomes in industrial manufacturing. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate complexities and drive projects from i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative utility infrastructure projects. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee project execution, ensuring safety, quality, and performance while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Support project success by managing all phases of construction, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while fostering team collaboration and stakeholder relations to achieve project goals and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$166K - $208K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful project outcomes through effective management of schedules, budgets, and resources while ensuring safety and quality standards are met across all...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at multiple high-profile projects from design to completion. Lead and mentor a talented team while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring project success through strate...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project management by leading complex engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer needs while coordinating cross-functional teams and resources effectively...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-impact construction projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution for federal programs, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with div...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Construction Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Construction Project Manager plans and coordinates construction work from project kickoff to completion, overseeing schedules, budgets, teams, contractors, quality, safety, and communication with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are common for Construction Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value relevant construction project experience, leadership, budgeting and scheduling skills, and familiarity with construction practices and regulations. A related degree or professional certification may be preferred for some roles.

  • Where do Construction Project Managers work?question toggle

    They work for construction companies, developers, engineering firms, public agencies, and other organizations across commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure, and institutional projects.

  • How can I find Construction Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted Construction Project Manager opportunities on Ladders, where job listings meet the site’s $100,000-or-more salary threshold. Review each posting for its specific compensation, qualifications, and location.