Description
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.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
- Working Conditions
- Independence
- Support
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Initiative
Tasks
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
- Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
- Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Scheduling Work and Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Word processing software
- Project management software
- Document management software
- Computer aided design CAD software
Abilities
- Information Ordering
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
Skills
- Coordination
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Building and Construction
- Administration and Management
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Building Energy and Sustainability TechnicianCertifying Organization
Association of Energy Engineers
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Building Commissioning ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Association of Energy Engineers
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Construction ManagerCertifying Organization
Construction Manager Certification Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Residential and Commercial Mechanical Plans ExaminerCertifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $57,010 |
| Median (50%) | $122,090 |
| High (90%) | 239,200+ |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $75,966 |
| Mid Level | $104,232 |
| Senior Level | $114,366 |
| Expert Level | $141,012 |
Employability
There are currently 520,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 568,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 9%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 9%
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