Construction Managers

Architecture & Construction · Construction

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 11-9021.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$61k10th$98kMedian$157k90th

New workers start near $61,370; experienced workers reach $157,450. About 4,680 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +14.8%; Alamo region, 6,685 to 7,674 jobs · U.S. +9%
Openings a year: 624; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 46,800
Employed in 2024: 6,685; in the Alamo region · U.S. 550,300

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Management of Personnel Resources4.3
Coordination4.1
Monitoring4.3
Active Listening4.1
Speaking4.1
Time Management4.0
Judgment and Decision Making4.3
Reading Comprehension4.1

What the work is

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.

Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

High school or less5%
Associate degree5%
Bachelor's degree90%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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