Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Construction Manager Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $84,500 This is the median salary for this occupation. Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Construction Manager Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 357 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 357 openings per year are projected for Construction Manager. +14.5% Employment Change Employment for Construction Manager is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.5% between 2025 and 2030. $40.62 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $40.62/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.72, while experienced workers are paid $54.51. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 3,385 Construction Manager in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 3,877. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Construction Manager are Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, Building Equipment Contractors, and Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Construction Manager include Building and Construction, Administration and Management, and Engineering and Technology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Construction Manager is HS diploma or less. 43% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
