Also called: Project Manager (Construction)
Runs construction projects from groundbreaking to ribbon-cutting, keeping them safe, on time, and on budget.
Your day starts at 6:30 a.m. with a safety huddle on site. You walk the floors with the superintendent, solve a delayed steel delivery, and then sit in an owner meeting explaining a $200,000 change order. You leave with a punch list for tomorrow.
BLS May 2024 median $106,980; 90th percentile tops $170k.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture is typical; many rise from the trades with experience. CCM or PMP certifications help.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Science.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). BLS 2024-34, much faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts schedules, reports and RFIs; leading people on site, solving problems and owning safety and budget stay human.
Classes: Construction CTE, Physics, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9021.
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