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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$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...

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  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

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  •   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 2 days ago

  •   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...

5 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...

5 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by leading onsite engineering for Heavy Highway and bridge projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, manage resources, and deliver quality results while supporting o...

5 days ago

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

$115K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic project team to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of a large-scale data center construction project, fostering client relationships and promoting repeat busine...

3 days ago

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

$65K - $105K *

Join our team to manage restoration projects, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Oversee budgets, schedules, and communication with stakeholders while driving productivity and compli...

2 weeks ago

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

$65K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, overseeing restoration projects from start to finish. Drive customer satisfaction through effective communication, budgeting, and safety compliance while ma...

2 weeks ago

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

$65K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing restoration projects! Lead teams in delivering exceptional service, ensuring compliance, budgeting, and quality controls while responding to urgent client needs. Make a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$65K - $105K *

Take ownership of diverse restoration projects, ensuring top-notch customer service, compliance, and quality control while managing budgets, scheduling, and communication with stakeholders to drive su...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$65K - $105K *

Accelerate your career by managing diverse restoration projects, ensuring top-notch service, compliance, and quality control while leading teams and communicating effectively with clients and stakehol...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Execute comprehensive project management for heavy civil construction, ensuring adherence to specifications, budget control, and team leadership while maintaining effective communication with stakehol...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Manage complex electrical construction projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and client relations. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver impactful large-scale...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead utility projects from initiation to closeout, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulations and exceed client expectations while managing scope, schedule, budget...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Champion roadway project success by managing field operations, budgets, and contracts. Lead safety initiatives and subcontractor relationships while ensuring timely project delivery across Central IL...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing roadway projects, overseeing field operations, contract administration, and safety planning. Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure project success while mai...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of roadway projects by managing field operations, budgets, and contracts. Leverage your expertise in safety planning and subcontractor relationships to drive successful project outcom...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Drive project success by managing roadway operations, ensuring safety, and overseeing budgets. Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors while navigating contract changes and maintaining accurate re...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's leading large-scale capital projects in the Oil & Gas, Power, and Chemical sectors. Oversee project execution, manage engineering teams, and ensure compliance with budget and schedu...

1 week 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.