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Construction Managers

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.

Common Tasks

  • 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.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $49.80 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $25.98 and $74.39 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $103,573.20 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $54,053.32 and $154,720.20 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 3,290 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 23.1% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 4,050.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $46.00 with the median annual salary reaching $96,072.

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