Construction Manager Job Description Template

Job title

Construction Manager

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable construction manager to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will prepare cost estimates, budgets and schedules, select and coordinate subcontractors and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and schedules
• Select and coordinate subcontractors
• Manage submittals, RFIs and change orders
• Run job site and owner meetings
• Monitor safety, quality and code compliance
• Track costs and progress and report to owners
• Close out projects with punch lists and documentation
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of cost estimating and scheduling (cpm)
• Leadership and negotiation
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• Experience with procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar platforms

Skills

• Contract management
• Blueprint reading
• Construction safety
• Project management software
• Communication
• Decision making

Work environment and schedule

Construction managers split time between job site trailers and offices. They walk active sites in all weather, wearing PPE, and spend significant time on computers and phones. Most work full-time, often more than 40 hours a week, with early starts and pressure around deadlines.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.