Occupation Summary

Construction Managers

O*NET 11-9021.00

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.

Annual Wages:
$103,806.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 24.02%.
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)

  1. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
  2. Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
  3. Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
  4. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
  5. Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
  6. Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
  7. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  8. Develop or implement quality control programs.
  9. Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.
  10. Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.
  11. Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts.
  12. Develop or implement environmental protection programs.
  13. Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge.
  14. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
  15. Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
  16. Secure third-party verification from sources, such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED), to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects.
  17. Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
  18. Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
  19. Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
  20. Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
  21. Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
  22. Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
  23. Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models.
  24. Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
  25. Direct and supervise construction or related workers.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Construction Managers employed Annual Growth Rate
Nonresidential building construction 16.8 1.56
Residential building construction 10.7 1.64
Building equipment contractors 7.7 1.21
Utility system construction 3.9 1.39
Building foundation and exterior contractors 3.8 1.58
Other specialty trade contractors 3.1 1.34
Highway, street, and bridge construction 2.7 1.48
Building finishing contractors 2.4 1.50


Labor Market Information


2022 Statewide average hourly wage $49.91
2022 National average hourly wage $54.22
2020 National employment 448,000
2020 Texas employment 60,937
Texas projected employment by 2030 75,571
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2030 6,325




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
97.80%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
87.00%
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
84.20%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
80.00%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
74.00%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
72.00%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
72.00%
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
71.60%
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
69.00%
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
66.00%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
80.00%
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
80.00%
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
77.60%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
77.60%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
77.60%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
77.60%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
75.00%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
75.00%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
75.00%
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
75.00%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
82.40%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
80.00%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
77.60%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
77.60%
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
77.60%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
77.60%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
77.60%
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
77.60%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
75.00%


  • Getting Information
    -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
    -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
    -- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
    -- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Other Activities


  • Independence
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Working Conditions
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.



Tools

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: Lasers;

Level sensors or transmitters: Transit levels;

Levels: Levels;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Personal computers: Personal computers; Pocket personal computers PC;

Radarbased surveillance systems: Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems;

Scanners: Large-format scanners;


Technology

Accounting software: SRC Cash Flow Forecasting;

Analytical or scientific software: Procore software; ArenaSoft Estimating; Jobber Computer Plus;

Calendar and scheduling software: AEC Software FastTrack Schedule; Scheduling software;

Cloud-based data access and sharing software: Microsoft SharePoint; Dropbox; Google Drive;

Compliance software: CSI WSE CodeBuddy;

Computer aided design CAD software: Cadsoft Design/Build; Computer aided design and drafting software CADD; Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D; Autodesk Revit;

Data base user interface and query software: Bechtel Software SETROUTE; Database software; Explorer Engineer; ISS Construction Manager; Integrated construction management software; Lombardi Teamworks; Microsoft Access; Sage 100 Contractor; Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate; QuickBase business management software; UDA Technologies ConstructionSuite; Yardi software;

Document management software: Site Manager; Daily Manager; Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat; Axios Systems assyst;

Electronic mail software: Email software; Microsoft Outlook;

Enterprise resource planning ERP software: Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne; SAP software; Microsoft Dynamics;

Graphics or photo imaging software: Drone image capturing software; Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud software; 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; Internet browser software;

Inventory management software: Profitool GearWatch;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Presentation software: Presentation software; Microsoft PowerPoint;

Process mapping and design software: Microsoft Visio;

Project management software: Microsoft Project; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; Quantum Software Solutions Quantum Project Manager; VirtualBoss; HCSS HeavyBid; HCSS HeavyJob; CBS ProLog Manager;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Time accounting software: Profitool software (time accounting feature);

Video creation and editing software: Loom;

Web page creation and editing software: LinkedIn; IMPACT software;

Word processing software: Google Docs; 3M Post-it App; Microsoft Word;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Construction Managers include:
  • 17-1011.00 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
  • 11-9041.00 Architectural and Engineering Managers
  • 17-3022.00 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • 17-2051.00 Civil Engineers
  • 47-4011.00 Construction and Building Inspectors
  • 11-3013.00 Facilities Managers
  • 47-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
  • 17-2112.00 Industrial Engineers
  • 49-9071.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
  • 47-1011.03 Solar Energy Installation Managers


Sources of Additional Information
  • For more information about construction manager certification, visit: American Institute of Constructors
  • For more information about construction management and construction manager certification, visit: Construction Management Association of America
  • For more information on accredited construction science and management educational programs, visit: ABET
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • NCCER
  • For information about opportunities for military veterans, visit: Helmets to Hardhats
  • Construction Managers

  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
    Labor Market and Career Information  |  101 E. 15th Street, Annex Room 0252  |  Austin, Texas 78778
    Official Website  |  1-800-822-PLAN (7526)  |  512.936.3200

    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.