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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$97K - $129K *

Lead and coordinate large-scale commercial construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely execution. Collaborate with teams to manage schedules, oversee subcontractors, and drive proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that directs complex industrial construction projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence. Oversee multiple projects, manage diverse teams, and foster collaborative client rela...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of industrial construction by leading diverse projects. Oversee large and smaller-scale operations while managing project teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant execution. Drive...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Optimize project success by leading comprehensive commissioning efforts across critical facilities, managing all phases from planning to turnover, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Execute commissioning project leadership, ensuring quality assurance and testing for high-reliability facilities. Manage schedules, budgets, and foster strong client relationships through collaborativ...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing diverse bridge projects, where you'll lead planning, design, and construction efforts while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships. Joi...

Grayling, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative bridge projects through effective management, mentoring, and client engagement. Lead a dynamic team, driving proposals and ensuring success from planning to construction within a c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform bridge infrastructure through innovative project management, overseeing the design and construction of diverse projects, while mentoring a talented team and building strong client relationsh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower growth by leading diverse bridge projects, enhancing client relations, and mentoring a talented team. Drive project planning, design, and management, while fostering innovation in our Design S...

Mount Pleasant, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining bridge design and construction management, leading innovative projects from planning to completion. Collaborate with diverse professionals and clients, mentoring team mem...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead diverse bridge projects while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships. Oversee project planning, design, and construction, driving growth in our Design Services Division with innovativ...

Lapeer, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $90K *

Help us drive project success by managing resources, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering innovative solutions. You'll lead engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and client satisfactio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $90K *

Accelerate your career by leading engineering projects, managing resources, and fostering client relationships. Drive strategy and deliver innovative solutions while navigating challenges and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $90K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering projects, driving strategy, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering innovative solutions while ensuring client satisfaction and project success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing high-profile real estate projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovativ...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $204K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality standards. Oversee all phases from proposal to closeout, optimizing client service a...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading eCTW projects for optimal manufacturing efficiency, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solut...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of large commercial construction projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to manage submittals, contract negotiations, and subcontractor coordina...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive the success of large construction projects by overseeing budgets, schedules, and submittals. Build strong relationships with stakeholders while ensuring adherence to quality and efficiency acros...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction by managing large commercial projects. You'll oversee budgets, schedules, and contracts while fostering relationships with owners and subcontracto...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at utility-scale renewable projects by leading pre-construction efforts, ensuring accurate scope, budget, and schedule development while mitigating risks and coordinating cross-fun...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in pre-construction management for utility-scale projects, ensuring accurate scope, budget, and schedule development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and deli...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Drive the success of heavy highway and bridge construction projects by leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Manage and coordinate heavy highway and bridge construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Lead a team of engineers and supervisors, providing direction and resolving issues to ac...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Drive project success by leading heavy highway and bridge construction teams, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while coordinating with stakeholders and managing resources effectively...

5 days 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.