Construction Managers
Construction managers schedule and coordinate the work on construction projects.
Construction managers oversee building projects such as a new house or overhauling a bridge. They receive the plans for a project and turn them into built structures.
Quick Facts
Wages: Well above the statewide median $41.67 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
17.4%
Well above average
Education and Training Needed:
Bachelor's degree
Skills Needed:
Managing Time, Listening, Managing People
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Notebook computers, Personal computers, Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
- Technology: Project management software, Data base user interface and query software, Document management software
Job Title Examples:
Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Superintendent
