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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$110K - $130K *

Optimize project design by developing structural drawings and specifications, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget, while leading c...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative structural designs and analyses. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to produce high-quality models and ensure project success from design to construct...

3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of project management by leading teams to ensure timely, profitable project delivery while fostering strong client and subcontractor relationships. Your leadership will drive a cultur...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional construction projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead project execution, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budg...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Lead project delivery by managing planning, execution, and administration of construction projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while meeting budge...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive success in complex utility projects by leading multidisciplinary teams. Collaborate with top professionals to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient project delivery. Join a dynamic environmen...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading multi-disciplinary teams on diverse data center and mission-critical facility projects, ensuring effective communication, budget adherence, and stakeholder engagem...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while overseeing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relations in adherence to government requirements a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing architectural documentation and client relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure design integrity and compliance across all phases of construction, while driving...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality architectural projects. Oversee contract deliverables, collaborate with design staff, and ensure compliance with standards while managing projec...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Pioneer the future of architectural project management by overseeing design and documentation processes. Collaborate with teams and consultants to ensure project success from inception to completion...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and guiding high...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and coordinate multiple retail construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion while managing subcontractors and project schedules effectively...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex materials engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget objectives are met. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver successful outcomes wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team overseeing Data Center construction projects, ensuring vendor compliance and managing budgets and schedules for complex builds while driving project success and collaboration acros...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive success in complex utility projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and safety while delivering on time and within budget. Collaborate with top professionals in a dynamic en...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading high-impact transportation drainage initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving innovative solutions from concept to completion while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex site design projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships to deliver impactful engineering solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of land development by leading complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Drive financial success and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and fostering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex site design initiatives, ensuring timely deliverables, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve high-quality engineering solutions t...

Lincoln, NERemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Manage complex projects by leading teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and maintaining client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning, budget control, and quality execution wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in managing complex site design projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets while fostering exceptional c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead project management efforts for complex site development projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with teams to optimize resources and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's leading high-value construction projects, overseeing all phases from pre-construction to closeout. This role emphasizes client communication, budgeting, and safety, offering signifi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K *

Lead commercial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring budget adherence, schedule management, and quality control. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders while driving saf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.