Built Environment
Construction Manager
Coordination with legal and financial accountability.
AI Risk Score: 4/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Plan, budget, and supervise construction projects across contractors, inspectors, and clients.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Negotiation, liability control, and on-site decision-making anchor this role.
What it pays
$76,000 - $142,000
BLS OOH: Construction Managers (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Field progression or degree route + PM and contractor licensing track.
Estimated time to entry: ~36 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
- NCEES: Member licensing board directory (state-by-state)
- U.S. DOL: State apprenticeship agencies directory
Where demand is growing
Strong in high-growth metros and infrastructure-heavy regions.
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