Construction Managers
SOC: 11-9021.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
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.
AI Impact Summary
Construction Managers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 33/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 25 analyzed tasks, 5 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$106,980
per year
Mean Wage
$119,660
per year
Employment
348K
workers
Wage Range
$65,160 - $176,990
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 25.4%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Construction Managers professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Negotiation
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
25 tasks analyzed
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
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.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
Develop or implement environmental protection programs.
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models.
Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge.
Secure third-party verification from sources such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED) to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects.
Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts.
Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.
Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 10 | 19.0 | 8% |
| Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 8% |
| Direct and supervise construction or related workers. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 5 | 17.0 | 7% |
| Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 6% |
| Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations. | Non-Routine Analytical | 45 | 45.0 | 5% |
| Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations. | Non-Routine Analytical | 40 | 43.0 | 4% |
| Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | 40 | 43.0 | 6% |
| Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 3% |
| Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods. | Non-Routine Analytical | 50 | 47.0 | 4% |
| Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed. | Non-Routine Analytical | 35 | 41.0 | 4% |
| Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 25 | 25.0 | 5% |
| Develop or implement environmental protection programs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 50 | 47.0 | 3% |
| Develop or implement quality control programs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 50 | 47.0 | 3% |
| Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 3% |
| Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies. | Non-Routine Analytical | 45 | 45.0 | 4% |
| Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 25 | 25.0 | 5% |
| Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 3% |
| Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses. | Routine Cognitive | 70 | 77.2 | 3% |
| Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 3% |
| Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 3% |
| Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 30 | 27.0 | 2% |
| Secure third-party verification from sources such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED) to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects. | Routine Cognitive | 70 | 77.2 | 2% |
| Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 2% |
| Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 2% |
| Direct acquisition of land for construction projects. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 5 | 17.0 | 2% |
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