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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and upholding safety and quality standards while meeting client expectations and coor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Manage environmental engineering projects focusing on compliance, safety, and client satisfaction while ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and time constraints. Oversee all project phases and coo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Execute all facets of engineering projects, ensuring timely completion, safety compliance, and effective resource management while fostering client satisfaction and team collaboration for optimal proj...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $175K *

Lead procurement and management of engineering consultant contracts, driving performance and governance across a major rail infrastructure program. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure contract co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Deliver impactful projects by leading teams through planning, construction, and occupancy phases, ensuring alignment with client goals and compliance with best practices while fostering strong stakeho...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion project execution by overseeing safety, quality, and budget to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relationships through effective team leadership and communication...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of road construction projects by leading estimating, budgeting, and project management processes. Ensure compliance, foster team collaboration, and deliver quality results on time and w...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering design projects, ensuring effective communication, resource planning, and budget control while leading a collaborative design team to deliver excep...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $147K *

Take ownership of overseeing commercial elevator construction projects, ensuring safety compliance, managing resources, and driving project timelines while collaborating effectively with internal and...

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

$100K - $120K *

Explore an impactful role leading construction for critical steam generator replacement projects in the U.S. nuclear sector, optimizing planning and execution while ensuring compliance with rigorous s...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$95K - $121K *

Drive project success by coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise in architecture and design while mentoring team members and engaging in diverse...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing commercial construction projects from inception to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and financial objectives are met while fostering collaboration among diverse teams an...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing commercial construction projects from inception to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and financial objectives are met while fostering strong relationships with stakeholde...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role leading construction projects from start to finish. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering strong...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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 maintaining strong clie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. As a lead project manager, you'll oversee complex projects, ensuring timely completion and financial success while mentor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex projects by leading teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and maintaining client relationships. Drive project success through effective scope, schedule, and budget management while mento...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of land development by leading complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate across disciplines to drive successful outcomes and foster client relat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead project management efforts for complex land development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to manage scopes, schedules, and budgets while fostering c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $175K *

Transform large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes. Leverage your expertise to deliver projects on time while fostering strong client r...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by collaborating on budget development, sourcing trade partners, and optimizing preconstruction processes. Engage with diverse teams to ensure effective project management from c...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless coordination among multidisciplinary teams while maintaining project scope, schedule, and budget. Drive successful outcom...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$115K - $180K *

Lead and oversee multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring financial success, quality standards, and safety practices while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring project teams...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of construction by leading pre-construction efforts, coordinating teams, and driving winning strategies for design/build bids while managing critical project timelines and subcontract...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Manage and coordinate complex projects, ensuring adherence to policies and budgets while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and leading project teams to success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.