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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$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving successful municipal projects by managing client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budge...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading major building projects, leveraging your expertise in engineering management to drive success and foster client relationships in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

Laval, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead major building projects by leveraging your extensive engineering expertise. Drive project success through strategic management, client relations, and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality out...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading major building projects, leveraging your expertise in engineering management. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-impact solutions in a dynamic, innovativ...

Longueuil, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing project profitability while providing leadership and mentorship to staff. Collaborate with corporate departments to ensure adherence to processes and uphold...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Empower project success by leading teams, optimizing resources, and ensuring safety. Drive profitability through strategic oversight and mentorship while fostering collaboration across departments to...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $225K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale transportation infrastructure projects, overseeing implementation, budget, and compliance to improve public transit and reduce congestion, while fostering stron...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing capital projects for Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Units, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance from inception to closeout while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Execute heavy civil construction projects by leading planning, coordination, and management efforts. Ensure projects meet quality, cost, and scheduling benchmarks while adhering to company policies an...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer critical construction management in a secure nuclear facility, overseeing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards through effec...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$83K - $155K *

Transform your career as you manage complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective budget management, while leading initiatives in the municipal infrastructure sector across a key region...

3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing civil engineering projects, ensuring budget adherence and client satisfaction while fostering team collaboration and community impact through innovative infrastructure solu...

4 weeks ago

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

$121K - $165K *

Engineer large-scale mission critical projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality. Lead teams through preconstruction to turnover while ensuring safety standards and client satisfaction. Trav...

Today

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

$142K - $178K *

Lead the charge in managing project direction, ensuring timely completion, and fostering strong client and subcontractor relationships while mentoring on-site staff and driving a culture of safety and...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading strategic oversight for mission-critical infrastructure initiatives. Drive performance across schedules, costs, and quality while mentoring cross-functional teams...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes while ensuring complia...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful environmental projects as you manage site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes for diverse clients...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful site investigations and reme...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead environmental projects across Texas, managing site investigations and remediation efforts while ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver successfu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for diverse client...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing high-performance construction projects, fostering team development, and enhancing client relationships while ensuring adherence to budget and quality standards. Drive innov...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success as you lead preconstruction management efforts. Collaborate with key stakeholders to create accurate estimates and compelling proposals while me...

Reposted yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of heavy highway and bridge projects by leading onsite engineering efforts, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with construction schedules and standards while fostering collabora...

4 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead engineering efforts on heavy highway and bridge projects, managing onsite activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with teams to support project schedules and quality outc...

4 days 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.