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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$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Lead a team of engineers and supervisors, fostering collaboration and communication to achi...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing diverse industrial construction projects. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery while fostering client relationships and driving projec...

Yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion construction excellence by leading diverse industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project goa...

Yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in overseeing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project go...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving industrial construction projects, overseeing large and small initiatives across diverse sectors. Lead project teams to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence while fost...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while overseeing project teams and fostering client relationships for optimal outc...

Yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead and coordinate diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors across various secto...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project go...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in industrial construction projects. Oversee diverse projects, manage teams, and ensure timely delivery within budget while fostering client relationships and enh...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Lead project controls implementation and training, ensuring effective management across multiple assignments while guiding teams in performance analysis and innovative solutions for cost and schedule...

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

$124K - $155K *

Lead the charge in overseeing construction projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely turnover of facilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage schedules, budgets, and safety standards w...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex capital projects by leading environmental compliance and strategic planning initiatives. Drive project success through effective governance, risk management, and stakeholder engageme...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the strategic development and execution of high-profile capital projects, ensuring environmental compliance and effective governance. Drive project success from initiation to deployment while men...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $170K *

Lead and coordinate architectural and engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective team collaboration. Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while mentoring junior st...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare projects through collaboration and innovation. Lead multi-discipline teams, manage client relationships, and drive architectural and engineering exc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative healthcare projects. Collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure successful project execution from planning to completi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading complex, cross-functional projects. Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring team members and enh...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, overseeing construction projects from budgeting to execution. Collaborate with engineers and superintendents to ensure project success while managing resource...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Champion project success by managing customer orders, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results while enhancing customer satisfaction and operationa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Manage customer project orders of moderate complexity, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance while fostering communication and collaborati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to lead customer-focused project execution, ensuring successful delivery of technical projects. Manage scope, budgets, and timelines while fostering collaboration and maintaining h...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Engage in managing customer project orders of moderate complexity, overseeing execution from planning to closeout. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving customer satisfacti...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Champion project success by managing complex customer orders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and enhanc...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Lead customer-focused project execution, managing scope, budget, and timelines for moderate complexity projects. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving customer satisfaction...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Lead construction projects in critical environments, collaborating with teams to ensure successful execution while enhancing your career in a dynamic, growth-focused company...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.