Project Manager, Construction Salary

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Project Manager, Constructions?

Entry Level

▼30%

▼18%

▼0%

▲12%

▲16%

What Do Project Manager, Constructions Do?

A construction project manager oversees building projects. Much of the work in this job is administrative. Some duties of this job are estimating, carrying out quality control, creating employee schedules and project completion schedules, reviewing designs, and creating proposals. Since this is a management position, years of experience in the field are usually necessary.

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Project Manager, Construction Tasks

Plan and oversee implementation of design for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects.
Consult with clients and company representatives to direct project development.
Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and other managerial aspects of project.
Select and coordinate contractors needed for project.

Job Satisfaction for Project Manager, Construction

4 out of 5

(1,550)

Highly Satisfied

223Reviews

Based on 1,550 responses, the job of Project Manager, Construction has received a job satisfaction rating of 4.02 out of 5. On average, Project Manager, Constructions are highly satisfied with their job.

Gender Breakdown

Male

81.4%

Female

18.4%

Prefer to self-define

0.2%

This data is based on 4,314 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Common Health Benefits

Medical

74%

Dental

58%

Vision

50%

None

25%

The average salary for a Project Manager, Construction is $74,958.

10%

$49k

MEDIAN

$75k

90%

$119k

Salary

$49k - $119k

Bonus

$985 - $20k

Profit Sharing

$519 - $14k

Commission

$1k - $31k

Total Pay

$44k - $123k

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What Do Project Manager, Constructions Do?

The project manager will be given a budge, and he or she will have to acquire the most suitable materials within this …Read more

Project Manager, Construction Tasks

Plan and oversee implementation of design for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects.
Consult with clients and company representatives to direct project development.
Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and other managerial aspects of project.
Select and coordinate contractors needed for project.

Job Satisfaction for Project Manager, Construction

4 out of 5

(1,550)

Highly Satisfied

223Reviews

Popular Employer Salaries for Project Manager, Construction

CBRE Group

$98k

Jones Lang LaSalle

$83k

Turner Construction Company

$119k

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

$117k

$94k

$74k

$90k

$84k

The top respondents for the job title Project Manager, Construction are from the companies CBRE Group, Jones Lang LaSalle and Turner Construction Company. Reported salaries are highest at Turner Construction Company where the average pay is $119,181. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include Jacobs Engineering Group Inc and CBRE Group, earning around $117,352 and $98,264, respectively. Electric Co. pays the lowest at around $73,986. Jones Lang LaSalle and Tishman Construction also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $83,424 and $90,000, respectively.

Career Paths

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What Are Popular Skills for Project Manager, Constructions?

Project Management

$76,066

4,836 responses

Construction Estimating

$74,903

2,593 responses

Contractor Management

$78,600

2,324 responses

Budget Management

$77,786

1,865 responses

Blueprints

$71,174

1,241 responses

Skills in Project Management, Contractor Management and Budget Management are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Blueprints and Construction Estimating.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Project Manager, Constructions?

An entry-level Project Manager, Construction with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $52,222 based on 135 salaries. An early career Project Manager, Construction with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $61,489 based on 1,955 salaries. A mid-career Project Manager, Construction with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $75,100 based on 1,761 salaries. An experienced Project Manager, Construction with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $83,908 based on 2,186 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $87,001.

Pay Difference by Location

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Seattle, Washington

▲23%

New York, New York

▲22%

Los Angeles, California

▲17%

▲8%

▲7%

▲2%

▼2%

Employees with Project Manager, Construction in their job title in Seattle, Washington earn an average of 23.3% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in New York, New York (22.0% more) and Los Angeles, California (17.4% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Atlanta, Georgia (2.4% less).