Details Report for:
11-9021.00 - Construction Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Sample of reported job titles: Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Foreman, Construction Manager, Construction Services Manager, Construction Superintendent, Job Superintendent
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Accounting software — SRC Cash Flow Forecasting
- Analytical or scientific software — ArenaSoft Estimating; Jobber Computer Plus
- Calendar and scheduling software — AEC Software FastTrack Schedule; Scheduling software
- Compliance software — CSI WSE CodeBuddy
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD
; Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
; Autodesk Revit
; Computer aided design and drafting software CADD (see all 5 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software
; Database software; ISS Construction Manager; Yardi
(see all 13 examples)
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
; Axios Systems assyst; Dropbox; Site Manager (see all 5 examples)
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics
; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
; SAP
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
; Drone image capturing software; Microsoft Visio
; Trimble SketchUp Pro
- Human resources software — Profitool software (human resources feature)
- Industrial control software — Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Inventory management software — Profitool GearWatch
- Office suite software — Google Drive
; Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software — HCSS HeavyBid; HCSS HeavyJob; Microsoft SharePoint
; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
(see all 8 examples)
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Time accounting software — Profitool software (time accounting feature)
- Video creation and editing software — Loom
- Web page creation and editing software — IMPACT software; LinkedIn
- Word processing software — 3M Post-it App; Google Docs
; Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Aircraft guidance systems — DroneDeploy
- Airships — Fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAV; Multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles UAV
- Digital cameras — RGB cameras
- Gas detectors — Gas detection sensors
- Infrared camera — Thermal imaging cameras
- Lasers
- Level sensors or transmitters — Transit levels
- Levels
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers — Pocket personal computers PC
- Radarbased surveillance systems — Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Scanners — Large-format scanners
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Manage construction activities.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
- Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
- Supervise employees.
- Negotiate project specifications.
- Prepare forms or applications.
- Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.
- Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
- Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
- Investigate industrial or transportation accidents.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
- Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
- Estimate labor requirements.
- Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.
- Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
- Develop environmental remediation or protection plans.
- Estimate green project costs.
- Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.
- Model operational processes.
- Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.
- Recruit personnel.
- Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations.
- Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers ![]() |
11-3071.00 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
11-9041.00 | Architectural and Engineering Managers |
17-2051.00 | Civil Engineers |
17-2051.01 | Transportation Engineers |
17-2081.00 | Environmental Engineers |
17-2111.02 | Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers |
17-2199.03 | Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar |
19-1031.00 | Conservation Scientists ![]() |
19-5011.00 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $45.80 hourly, $95,260 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 476,700 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 34,700 |
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Top industries (2019) | Construction (51% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- AACE International
- American Council for Construction Education
- American Institute of Constructors
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Architectural Woodwork Institute
- CMAA
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction managers
- Project Management Institute
- Society of American Military Engineers
- The American Institute of Architects
- The Associated General Contractors of America
- U.S. Green Building Council