Construction Project Manager Jobs

Find your next opportunity among Construction Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more. Ladders connects experienced professionals with vetted, high-paying roles at employers seeking leaders who can deliver complex construction projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

What Construction Project Managers Do

Construction Project Managers oversee projects from planning and preconstruction through execution, closeout, and handoff. They coordinate owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers; manage schedules and budgets; monitor quality and safety; and resolve issues that could affect project outcomes.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience leading commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure, or institutional projects. Valuable skills include cost estimating and control, contract administration, construction scheduling, risk management, change-order oversight, stakeholder communication, and knowledge of building codes and safety requirements. Familiarity with tools such as project scheduling and construction management software can also be an advantage.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Construction Project Managers may specialize by project type, delivery method, or market, and can advance to senior project manager, program manager, construction director, or vice president of construction. Opportunities vary by location, project scale, and employer, with compensation reflecting leadership scope, experience, and the complexity of work.

Find High-Paying Construction Project Manager Jobs

Browse Construction Project Manager openings on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, identify positions aligned with your project experience, and take the next step toward a senior construction leadership career.

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$145K - $166K *

Lead field construction efforts on impactful energy projects, ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage civil and electrical scopes, driving quality and efficiency in ut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $166K *

Lead the charge in field construction management for energy projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results in civil and electrical scopes, whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $135K *

Shape the future of energy by managing complex field construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders while mentoring teams to deliver impac...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape project success by overseeing planning and execution of hydronic system projects, managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to deliver innovative flushing solutions effectivel...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects from conception to completion. You'll coordinate teams and resources, ensure timely delivery, and communicate effectively with stakeholders while drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive project success from inception to completion, managing schedules, costs, and quality while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff in the construction sector...

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3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us to shape and oversee capital projects in electric utility construction, managing everything from project definition to close-out. Your expertise will ensure safety, compliance, and quality whi...

3 weeks ago

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

$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...

2 weeks 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...

4 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...

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  •   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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Construction Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Construction Project Manager plans and leads construction projects from preconstruction through completion. Responsibilities typically include managing schedules, budgets, contracts, teams, safety, quality, and communication among project stakeholders.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek substantial construction experience, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and a record of delivering projects successfully. Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, contracts, building codes, safety practices, and construction management software is often valued.

  • How much do Construction Project Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, experience, project size, industry, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Construction Project Manager opportunities.

  • Where do Construction Project Managers work?question toggle

    They work for general contractors, construction management firms, real estate developers, engineering companies, public agencies, and other organizations delivering construction projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure.

  • What are common career paths for Construction Project Managers?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may advance to senior project manager, program manager, construction director, or vice president of construction. Some specialize in a project type, industry, or delivery method.