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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$100K - $110K *

Oversee and manage large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations while coordinating tasks for timely delivery and effective problem-solving in dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $110K *

Join us to oversee and manage large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and timely delivery. Leverage your leadership and technical skills to navigate complex challenges and foster strong...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing large-scale construction projects. Leverage your leadership and technical skills to ensure compliance, manage schedules, and deliver projects on time and wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead teams, solve complex challenges, and deliver results on time and within budget while fosterin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and effective delivery while leading teams and fostering relationships with contractors and government representa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $110K *

Drive large-scale construction projects by overseeing compliance, schedules, and technical solutions. Leverage strong leadership and problem-solving skills to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $110K *

Lead complex construction projects, ensuring compliance and timely delivery while managing multiple stakeholders and technical challenges. Foster relationships with contractors and government represen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $145K *

Lead project teams to achieve excellence in quality, safety, and profitability while driving progress on diverse construction projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client satisfaction and fi...

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $145K *

Lead project teams to drive quality, safety, and profitability in diverse civil and environmental projects while fostering collaboration and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecyc...

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee large-scale construction projects, manage key stakeholders, ensure compliance, and drive project success through effective governance and best practices...

3 weeks ago

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

$149K - $187K *

Unlock potential by leading complex industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, and managing finances while building strong stakeholder relationships to drive project success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $172K *

Shape the future of construction management by leading projects and driving business development in Northern California. Collaborate with municipal agencies and contractors to deliver high-quality inf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance in construction projects. Oversee inspections, ensure compliance, and drive safety and efficiency in dynamic environments while collaborating with dive...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, overseeing construction, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and compliance while manag...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $170K *

Deliver expert leadership in construction project management, overseeing all phases to ensure projects meet goals. Foster strong client and subcontractor relationships, maintaining open communication...

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

$80K - $145K *

Deliver comprehensive project management for design-build transportation initiatives, overseeing all phases from planning to execution while ensuring stakeholder collaboration and adherence to safety...

Today

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

$80K - $145K *

Lead the design-build project team through all phases of delivery, ensuring collaboration with stakeholders and effective management of schedules, budgets, and safety protocols to achieve successful p...

Today

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

$80K - $145K *

Lead and manage design-build projects, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery across all phases, from planning to execution, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and maintaini...

Today

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

$80K - $145K *

Lead the design-build project team through all phases of delivery, ensuring collaboration with stakeholders and effective management of schedules, budgets, and safety protocols to drive successful tra...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading teams and coordinating resources effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing exterior remodeling projects, ensuring timely execution, quality standards, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with teams and subcontractors to deliver exception...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful water infrastructure projects across North America, leading diverse teams to deliver exceptional results. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success while fost...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, leading transformative water infrastructure projects across North America. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional client service whil...

Iqaluit, NUIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure projects across North America. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead diverse initiatives, ensuring quality delivery while fostering cli...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Optimize your career by supporting project management efforts, ensuring compliance, and driving project success through effective planning, risk management, and coordination. Join a dynamic team dedic...

Delta, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   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.