Construction Managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
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- Construction Managers
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables
- Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists
- Select subcontractors and schedule and coordinate their activities
- Monitor projects and report progress and budget matters to the construction firm and clients
- Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems with the project
- Ensure that the project complies with legal requirements, such building and safety codes
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.1%
Job Openings 3,029
Industry/Employer
Architectural and Engineering Services
Building Equipment Contractors
Building Finishing Contractors
Building Foundation/Exterior Contractors
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Land Subdivision
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Nonresidential Building Construction
Other Heavy Construction
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Power Generation and Supply
Remediation and Other Waste Services
Residential Building Construction
Utility System Construction
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
Private Training Programs
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