We surveyed 1,703 construction managers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical construction manager. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a construction manager?

Low

High

Working as a construction manager typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a construction manager?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a construction manager typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a construction manager?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a construction manager. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for construction managers.

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Do construction managers work full-time or part-time?

91% of construction managers work in full-time roles while 9% work part-time.