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Job 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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Construction Managers

About 61 percent of construction managers are self-employed. Jobseekers who combine construction work experience with a bachelor's degree in a construction-related field should enjoy the best prospects. Certification, although not required, is increasingly important for construction managers.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Construction Managers
Nonresidential Building Construction	48,400
Building Equipment Contractors	27,530
Residential Building Construction	26,310
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	11,350
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	9,740
Utility System Construction	9,690
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	9,050
Building Finishing Contractors	8,890
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	8,070
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	7,220

Career Video

Title: "Construction Managers"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.