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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$110K - $225K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Drive team performance, oversee contract administration, and foster relationships...

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

$160K *

Lead the successful execution of complex building automation projects. Drive strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and engage stakeholders to ensure on-time, in-budget project delivery that mee...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Drive successful large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and applying best practices. Leverage your solar program experience to enhance client relationships an...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional project management for large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement while driving best practices and effective communication across teams to...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex industrial initiatives. Drive governance, manage risks, and ensure alignment with strategic goals while adhering to bud...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that manages construction materials engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Oversee project planning, resource management, and client communication while...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Champion the successful delivery of construction materials engineering projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and timeline. Oversee project management, resource allocation, and client communicati...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $170K *

Unlock project success by leading the electrical scope of a major fuel storage upgrade. Oversee execution, manage costs, and ensure quality documentation while driving team performance and client sati...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Unlock potential by managing cost controls for complex construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial insights, mitigate risks, and support informed decis...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing cost controls for complex construction projects. Leverage your expertise to deliver financial insights, mitigate risks, and support decision-making in a dynami...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Accelerate your career by managing cost controls for complex construction projects. Leverage your expertise to deliver financial insights, mitigate risks, and support decision-making in a dynamic, rem...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Drive financial accuracy and risk management in construction cost controls for data center projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective budget management and reporting in a fast-paced...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing cost controls for complex construction projects, ensuring accurate financial insights and risk identification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data cente...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction cost management. In this role, you'll oversee financial controls for critical projects, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting while collaborating...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing cost controls for complex construction projects, ensuring accurate financial insights and risk identification. Collaborate with diverse teams to support informed decision-m...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Elevate project success by managing comprehensive cost controls for data center and mission-critical capital programs, ensuring accurate financial insights and proactive risk management in a dynamic e...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading procurement integration for major capital projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with proj...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Guide teams through the entire construction process, from preconstruction planning to project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Oversee all phases of construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and enhanced customer satisfaction while managing field staff and collaborating across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes that meet company commitments and exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower project success by leading implementation efforts, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Ensure safety and quality outcomes while overseeing subcontractors and project teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading civil engineering projects from planning to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and client satisfaction while mentoring a skilled team and driving business development in...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by leading civil engineering initiatives from planning to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while mentoring a skilled team and fostering bus...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse land development projects, guiding a skilled team while ensuring technical accuracy and client satisfaction. Collaborate with agencies and mentor junior staff to sh...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse land development projects, guiding a skilled team while ensuring technical accuracy and effective communication with clients and agencies. Drive project success thr...

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.