Construction Operations Manager
Construction Trades
Apply project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in the construction and facility management industries.
What Construction Operations Managers Do
Apply project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in the construction and facility management industries.
Common Tasks
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- 1Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
- 2Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- 3Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- 4Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- 5Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
What You'll Learn
Types of Construction Operations Managers
Work Environment
Locations
- • Construction sites
- • General contractor offices
- • Engineering and architecture firms
- • Real estate development companies
- • Government/public works departments
Schedule
Work hours often extend beyond a standard week and can shift based on weather, deadlines, inspections, and contract timelines.
Physical Demands
The job mixes office work with frequent time on active job sites, including standing and walking for long periods. Moderate climbing, bending, and handling materials may be required during site visits and inspections.
Salary & Job Outlook
National Employment: 1,699,700 jobs
Top Paying States
Why Demand May Grow
Demand may rise as infrastructure upgrades, commercial development, and housing needs increase. More complex projects and stricter safety and sustainability requirements can also drive need for skilled managers to control cost, schedule, and compliance.
Skills You'll Need
Pros & Cons
Pros
- • High earning potential
- • Varied work across projects and locations
- • Strong demand and steady job openings
- • Leadership and decision-making responsibility
- • Clear advancement to senior management roles
Cons
- • High time pressure and tight deadlines
- • Long or irregular hours, including early mornings
- • Exposure to weather and job-site hazards
- • High accountability for budget and schedule overruns
- • Frequent coordination and conflict resolution
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