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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$125K - $140K *

Advance your career by leading complex civil infrastructure projects, driving quality and safety while delivering exceptional client service. Collaborate across teams and foster project success throug...

Coquitlam, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $120K *

Elevate architectural innovation by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and delivering creative solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality stand...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage civil construction projects by building vendor relationships, creating cost estimates, and optimizing budgets. Drive project success through effective documentation and process management while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing civil construction projects, fostering vendor relationships, and optimizing budgets. Leverage your expertise to drive efficiency and ensure project success from estim...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing solar project management, from planning and budgeting to risk management and permitting. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project success while fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform the construction landscape by leading multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules while guiding a regional team to deliver quality and innovative solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in guiding construction teams through complex transportation projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while fostering collaboration with stakeholders across the Northern F...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of major transportation construction projects by providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with contracts, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to deliver successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engage in strategic leadership to ensure successful execution of transportation projects, overseeing compliance with budgets and timelines while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance project outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive construction success by leading the execution of transportation projects. Manage CEI teams, ensuring compliance with contracts, schedules, and budgets while enhancing collaboration among stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead and manage diverse industrial projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and profitability. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions while nurturing professio...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive growth and profitability while overseeing all phases from des...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Manage diverse industrial projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and profitability. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive growth and maintain strong relationships while overseeing...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Engage in comprehensive project management by overseeing team performance, fostering stakeholder relationships, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring safety while leading impactful project meetings and...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Transform project execution processes and enhance collaborative efforts to bring energy transmission projects to construction-ready status, mitigating financial gaps and ensuring steady project progre...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Drive impactful projects in the energy sector by overseeing capital initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring timely execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to prepare for construction-ready sta...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Empower your career by managing solar projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and exceptional quality, while collaborating with diverse teams and clients fo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Oversee day-to-day construction management for a high-profile military project, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and safety standards while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to deli...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $90K *

Empower your career by leading construction projects, ensuring quality and timely completion while mentoring teams and enhancing customer experiences in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $90K *

Drive high-quality home construction projects, ensuring timely completion and exceptional customer experiences while leading and mentoring a dedicated team of professionals...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by directing projects and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Utilize best practices to deliver innovative solutions and manage resources effectivel...

2 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by managing construction materials testing projects, ensuring timely and accurate solutions within budget. Collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and enhance engineering services wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage commercial and contractual matters for major infrastructure programs, ensuring effective procurement, compliance, and stakeholder communication while mentoring team members to achieve project s...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the successful execution of complex construction projects, managing client relationships, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and fostering team collabo...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management across all phases, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring fellow Project Managers for continu...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.