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Construction project manager salary in United States

How much does a Construction Project Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$106,925
Average $106,925
Low $71,588
High $159,707

The average salary for a construction project manager is $106,925 per year in the United States. 36.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 10, 2026).

What Does a Construction Project Manager Do?

Construction project managers oversee all phases of the building process, making sure the project is completed on time and within scope and budget. This role works closely with architects and engineers to develop plans, establish timelines and calculate labor and material costs. Other duties include the following:
  • Work as the point of contact for the client throughout the project, asking and answering questions as needed
  • Oversee details regarding obtaining permits and design evaluations
  • Manage the labor schedule for each project, matching talent to the task
  • Process change orders
  • Collaborate with the architect and construction crew to ensure the project’s practicality
  • Meet with architect, client and construction crew onsite
  • Perform negotiations with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Prepare and submit project estimates to clients
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Construction Project Manager job openings in United States

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Construction Project Manager (...
Medline Industries3.2out of 5 stars.
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Construction Project Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Frontier Kemper Constructors
 
$412,500per year
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Google
 
$276,000per year
Equinor
 
$247,198per year
RWDY Inc
 
$237,510per year
David Evans and Associates
 
$225,000per year
R.H. White Construction
 
$216,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Construction Project Managers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $131,038 per year
  2. Nashville, TN
    $117,520 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $116,688 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $114,891 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $111,854 per year

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