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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$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

2 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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of construction by leading project execution, optimizing methods, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with senior management to ensure safety, quality, and productivity in...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by managing timelines, budgets, and safety protocols while leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality results in heavy construction projects...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Manage and oversee high-end retail construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain project quality and safety while building strong clien...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$93K - $118K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple large-scale construction projects, ensuring effective oversight, coordination, and communication among stakeholders while maintaining high standards of safety and...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact roadway design projects, ensuring compliance with standards while mentoring junior engineers and fostering client relationships to drive business growth and pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Lead high-end retail construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and on-time delivery. Build relationships with stakeholders to drive successful project execu...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Transform high-end retail construction projects by overseeing contractor teams, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and schedule adherence while managing client relationships and site inspections thro...

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

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at high-end retail projects by leading construction from planning to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance while fostering strong collaboration with clients a...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Elevate your career by leading complex aviation construction projects. Collaborate with diverse teams at a major international airport to ensure successful project delivery, building valuable relation...

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

$170K *

Manage complex electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Oversee budgets, schedules, and labor coordination for high-value projects in healthcare and mis...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key coordinator and analyst, providing expert support to the Program Management Office. Drive project success through strategic logistics planning and problem-solving...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex municipality projects, ensuring compliance and excellence from preconstruction through delivery while fostering teamwork and cultivating lasting client relationship...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform projects through strategic leadership, ensuring timely completion within budget and specifications. Foster partnerships with clients and subcontractors, driving collaborative success and mai...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $150K *

The Contract Manager shall manage and oversee all contract-management functions per the assigned project and coordinate with the Commercial Manager and project team on matters necessary for maintainin...

Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) and 3 other locationsIn-Person

2 weeks ago

by TANYA SYKES  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$68K - $93K *

Support the successful execution of utilities projects, leveraging construction expertise to manage resources, coordinate schedules, and ensure compliance with project specifications while adapting to...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving successful large-scale construction projects. Oversee planning and execution of multi-million dollar developments, ensuring quality and safety while maintaining stakeholder...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the execution of complex electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Oversee project operations from planning to closeout while managing risks an...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in executing complex electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while managing cross-functional teams and financial performance from s...

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1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the execution of complex electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Manage project teams, financial performance, and stakeholder relationships f...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects. You'll lead planning, execution, and oversight, ensuring quality and safety while managing budgets and schedules fr...

2 weeks 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.