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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$92K - $130K *

Shape the future of municipal engineering by leading diverse projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving innovation in the transportation and water/sewer sectors across Maine and New Hampshi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $130K *

Elevate municipal engineering projects by managing diverse client needs, leading design efforts, and fostering collaboration. Utilize your expertise to enhance community infrastructure while ensuring...

South Portland, MERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Oversee the management of architectural projects, ensuring successful outcomes through effective planning, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration across a diverse portfolio...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee utility-scale solar civil engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budgets and schedules. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $225K *

Oversee and manage mechanical operations in water/wastewater construction projects, ensuring timely completion and quality. Interface with clients and stakeholders while leading a team to achieve proj...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead and optimize engineering support during the construction phase of major water infrastructure projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and facilitate effective communication am...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower growth through effective project management and innovative delivery methods. Lead diverse construction projects from conception to completion while ensuring profitability, safety, and high-qua...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's managing mid to large scale construction projects across the U.S. Lead from pre-construction to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and budget adherence while collaborating with d...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $160K *

Manage mid to large-scale construction projects, ensuring they remain on schedule and within budget. Collaborate closely with teams and clients to uphold standards of quality, safety, and project exec...

Rockford, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in forensic investigations of construction incidents, applying your extensive management experience to analyze procedures and provide expert testimony. Collaborate with industry experts while c...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead major construction projects for electric and gas systems, ensuring timely completion within budget. Oversee project planning, compliance, and contractor management while collaborating across depa...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing major construction projects for electric and gas systems. Oversee planning, execution, and compliance to ensure timely and budget-friendly completion while coordinating wit...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by overseeing planning, execution, and budget management. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes while managing risks and subcontractor...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of commercial construction projects while fostering client relationships and overseeing subcontractor coordinatio...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage and execute complex construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leading teams and coordinating subcontractors to achieve client satisfaction and project goals...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the project management of complex MEP initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and quality delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading MEP oversight, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery from planning to handover while collaborating with stakeholders and managing risks effectively...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee MEP project management from start to finish, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality delivery while leading cross-functional collaboration and maintaining project timeline...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by expertly managing MEP oversight, ensuring on-time, on-budget quality execution from planning to completion while leading cross-functional teams and stakeholders towards s...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. As a Project Manager, you'll lead diverse projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while driving business d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $144K *

Advance large-scale mission-critical projects from design to completion. As a seasoned leader, oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and ensure quality and safety standards while...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading bridge projects that enhance regional transportation systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative designs and manage project execution, ensuring safety...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead complex civil engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Utilize your expertise in project management and engineering to drive success across multipl...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower our team by leading complex manufacturing projects, translating client needs into actionable plans, and ensuring successful delivery while managing scope, budget, and quality across diverse se...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex manufacturing projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery from concept to execution. Collaborate with design teams to translate production intent in...

Today

  •   8 - 10 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.