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 diverse civil engineering projects, overseeing teams to deliver innovative land development solutions while ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing complex product launches and improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, while serving as the primary customer liaison for effectiv...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing all phases of industrial construction, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration among teams and stakeholders...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage project lifecycles for diverse public facilities, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction while overseeing all phases from planning to completion, with a focus on strategic collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$109K - $128K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success and foster a c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in community development projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic, hybrid work environment...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex aerospace projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to achieve strategic objectives while fostering i...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing complex aerospace construction initiatives. Oversee all phases from planning to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives while fostering collaboration an...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $127K *

Lead the charge in managing all phases of medium to large architectural projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and maintaining agency relationships...

2 weeks ago

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

$106K - $164K *

Deliver exceptional project management for healthcare initiatives, guiding all phases from planning to construction. Foster client relationships while overseeing project budgets, schedules, and docume...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading complex design and construction projects. Oversee budgets, schedules, and performance while collaborating with clients and teams to transform ambitious designs into exce...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in complex federal architecture and engineering projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery within scope and compliance. Drive project success from initiatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex federal architecture and engineering projects from planning to closeout. Be part of a dynamic team that focuses on growth in Federal Programs while ensuring compliance and client satisfac...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex federal architecture and engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with federal standards while managing budgets and multidisciplinary teams for optimal results and cl...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of federal architecture and engineering projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project budgets over $1M, and ensuring compliance with federal standards from planning th...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex federal architecture and engineering projects as a Project Manager, leading teams to deliver within budget, scope, and compliance. Drive growth and quality in a dynamic environment whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $137K *

Reimagine educational spaces by leading diverse project teams. Oversee large-scale design projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and building strong client relationships throughout the...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing land development projects, ensuring quality and profitability while fostering client relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth. Join a dynamic team focused...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $135K *

Pioneer your career as you drive complex electrical projects while leading and mentoring a dynamic team. Take charge of project management, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion complex industrial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety and efficiency in active environments. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver exceptional results whi...

5 days ago

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

$180K - $260K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative roadway improvement projects, managing all phases from design to construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while fostering client relation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $260K *

Empower your career with a leadership role in transportation engineering, managing roadway improvement projects from design to construction. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage comprehensive construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and scheduling while minimizing costs and risks. Collaborate with teams to achieve cli...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex construction projects from inception to completion. Oversee bids, schedules, and budgets while leading crews and ensuring project success in diverse en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative construction solutions by managing diverse projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams to create bids, schedules, and budgets while ensuring quality and timely del...

Alexandria, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.