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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$135K - $166K *

Elevate project success by coordinating essential documentation and communication across teams. Support RFIs, scheduling, and project tracking to ensure seamless operations in a dynamic construction e...

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

$80K - $100K *

Manage and oversee construction projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met. Collaborate with diverse teams while adapting to evolving technologies and met...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$109K - $148K *

Drive excellence in critical environment projects, overseeing complex capital initiatives from planning to execution. Lead teams, manage client relationships, and ensure safety, quality, and budget ad...

3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in construction management. As a Project Manager, you'll lead projects with vision, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability while mentoring engineers and...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading construction efforts, managing budgets, and mentoring teams. Ensure compliance and safety while delivering high-quality results in healthcare and industrial sectors...

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

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of project success by leading construction efforts, managing budgets, and mentoring teams. Ensure compliance and safety while delivering high-quality results in healthcare and industria...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in project execution by overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, and coordinating all construction activities to achieve project goals and maintain compliance with schedules and q...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engineer comprehensive commissioning strategies for complex projects, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering client relationships and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Lead...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to lead electrical systems projects in major construction initiatives. Drive efficiency, ensure safety, and deliver compliance from start to finish while managing multidisciplinary teams...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join as a Senior Project Manager to lead teams in delivering impactful municipal engineering projects. Your role includes client relations, team mentorship, and overseeing project execution from start...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape project management strategies for high-profile clients, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful delivery, while innovating solutions that...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead high-stakes construction projects over $150M, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to optimize quality, safety, and client satisfaction, while driving business d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $156K *

Manage large-scale projects from bid finalization to completion, ensuring cost control, compliance, and client satisfaction. Lead teams, coordinate resources, and maintain strong client relationships...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $156K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale projects from bid finalization to completion, ensuring compliance, cost control, and effective communication with clients and teams throughout the project lifec...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career by owning the integrated project schedule across multiple active projects. Shape processes, manage dependencies, and enhance collaboration between teams in a fast-paced environment w...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project execution by leading construction efforts, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and constructibility standards, while effectively managing multiple tasks and enhancing customer r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring quality delivery through effective team leadership, budget management, and stakeholder communication while mentoring staff and foster...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse commercial real estate projects, collaborating with clients, and leading teams to ensure successful project delivery from planning to completion...

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering client relationships; mentor staff and drive project pursuits, all while improving efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative project management strategies, ensuring quality delivery and effective communication with clients while leading a dynamic team to achieve project goals, foster client relationships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Drive project success by leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring quality delivery while fostering client relationships and mentorship within a collaborative environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Lead impactful capital projects across diverse sectors, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and foster strong relations...

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

$158K - $178K *

Shape the future of construction management by leading project teams, ensuring compliance with specifications, and driving successful project delivery from inception to closeout while collaborating wi...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Engage in leading complex capital projects focused on justice facilities, overseeing all phases from planning through closeout, ensuring quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction while managing bu...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion the successful execution of large-scale projects in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors, overseeing all phases from planning to commissioning while managing budgets, schedules, and team dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.