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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$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects for wireless carriers, ensuring timely completion, quality control, and compliance with standards. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $228K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to transform ambitious design visions into high-quality deliverables. Manage large projects, ensuring efficient execution while aligning client expectations with budget an...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale interior fit-out projects for financial services clients, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control while collaborating closely with stake...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading construction initiatives, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with engineers and clients to enforce policies and drive project success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in construction project management. Lead high-value projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating with clients and contractors to achieve...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder collaboration. Drive project success through strategic oversight, milestone tracking, and c...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse commercial real estate projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to closeout while collaborating with clients and teams to achieve operational excellence...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive overall project management from estimating to final acceptance, ensuring projects meet design, budget, and schedule requirements while leading on-site teams and maintaining client relationships...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Lead project execution with strategic oversight, optimizing execution and delivery while ensuring alignment with client objectives and safety standards across nuclear sector projects...

Bowmanville, ONIn-Person

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing mechanical and electrical components of construction projects, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and successful transitions to facility management through effective le...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee commercial and industrial construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards while collaborating with diverse stakeholders througho...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead preconstruction efforts, ensuring project success through strategic planning, team management, and client engagement. Drive innovative solutions while overseeing multiple proje...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Deliver comprehensive support for high-end residential projects, ensuring financial management and administrative operations run smoothly. Collaborate with project teams to maintain rigorous standards...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful execution of complex engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and scope. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, manage resources, and uphold safety stand...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead agricultural construction projects from planning to completion, managing teams, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to ensure quality and safety while driving proj...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leading diverse teams through project phases, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and stakeholder engagement while making a significant impact on community d...

3 weeks ago

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

$185K - $240K *

Lead complex construction projects with strategic oversight, ensuring quality, scheduling, and financial success while collaborating with diverse teams to exceed client expectations and foster busines...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing demolition initiatives from planning to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ach...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of diverse construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timeliness. Collaborate with multiple departments and stakeholders to manage budgets, develop estimates, and create plans...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform client relationships and project outcomes as a Senior Construction Project Manager. Lead teams, mentor staff, and oversee complex projects while ensuring timely execution and adherence to bu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage diverse architectural projects, ensuring design excellence, client engagement, and team leadership. Drive project delivery from planning to construction while maintaining budget, scope, and qua...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance complex roadway projects, driving strategic growth and client relationships across Florida's transportation sector while mentoring teams and ensuring high-quality delivery...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transportation projects and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client relationships and deliver high-quality infra...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $140K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse civil engineering projects, from residential developments to public infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse land development projects, from multi-family to public infrastructure. Collaborate with teams on zoning, site plans, and construction support while mentoring jun...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.