DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
11-9021 Construction Managers
Occupational 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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| La Crosse WI-MN MSA | 70 | 10 | $54.22/hr | $4.12/hr | $35.36/hr | $41.19/hr | $49.10/hr | $59.68/hr | $75.70/hr |
| Minnesota | 5,880 | 300 | $47.08/hr | $0.66/hr | $28.10/hr | $35.96/hr | $45.64/hr | $56.02/hr | $66.76/hr |
| U S | 293,380 | 2,640 | $50.96/hr | $0.20/hr | $27.24/hr | $34.90/hr | $46.23/hr | $61.17/hr | $79.98/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 250 | $36.89/hr | N/A |
| Cost Estimators | 110 | $29.55/hr | N/A |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 40 | $30.91/hr | N/A |
| Conservation Scientists | 30 | $35.64/hr | N/A |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers | 30 | $24.31/hr | N/A |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 20 | $28.97/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Construction Managers
- Plans, organizes, and directs activities concerned with construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
- Investigates reports of damage at construction sites to ensure proper procedures are being carried out.
- Dispatches workers to construction sites to work on specified project.
- Formulates reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, and scheduling.
- Studies job specifications to plan and approve construction of project.
- Directs and supervises workers on construction site to ensure project meets specifications.
- Contracts workers to perform construction work in accordance with specifications.
- Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
- Requisitions supplies and materials to complete construction project.
- Inspects and reviews construction work, repair projects, and reports to ensure work conforms to specifications.
- Confers with supervisory personnel to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
