Construction Managers

Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, 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, and implementation. Include specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Include general superintendents, project managers, and constructors who manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process.

Top Industries of Employment

Nonresidential Building Construction
Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning
Residential Building Construction
Heavy Construction, Except Highway
Electrical Work

2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area	Employment^** Total	Hourly Wage			Annual
Area	Employment^** Total	Mean	Entry	Experienced	Mean	Entry	Experienced
Missouri	4,250	30.06	18.12	36.03	62,520	37,680	74,940
Joplin MSA	100	27.38	15.37	33.39	56,950	31,970	69,440
Columbia MSA	130	23.15	19.12	25.17	48,150	39,770	52,340
St Joseph MSA	40	29.84	20.02	34.76	62,080	41,640	72,290
Springfield MSA	190	25.87	15.88	30.87	53,820	33,030	64,210
St Louis MSA	2,130	33.23	22.09	38.80	69,110	45,940	80,690
Kansas City^*	1,070	29.18	18.96	34.29	60,693	39,439	71,320
Central Region^*	470	20.76	12.60	24.84	43,173	26,201	51,659
Northeast Region^*	70	27.21	18.37	31.62	56,588	38,211	65,776
Northwest Region^*	50	30.43	17.12	37.09	63,304	35,619	77,146
Ozark Region^*	250	24.24	15.56	28.58	50,420	32,355	59,453
South Central Region^*	30	30.61	15.23	38.29	63,660	31,681	79,650
Southeast Region^*	160	36.99	17.38	46.80	76,946	36,145	97,346
Southwest Region^*	150	28.59	16.96	34.41	59,466	35,271	71,563
St. Charles^*	210	32.61	20.30	38.76	67,828	42,229	80,628
St. Louis City^*	210	33.97	22.45	39.73	70,656	46,697	82,636
St. Louis County^*	1,230	34.43	22.72	40.29	71,621	47,267	83,798
West Central Region^*	150	26.06	17.75	30.22	54,214	36,925	62,859
Jefferson/Franklin Consortium^*	90	27.45	20.70	30.83	57,101	43,065	64,119

Long-term Employment Projections

Area	Employment ^**		Change 2000-2010		Annual Avg Openings	Long-term Outlook
Area	2000 Estimated	2010 Projected	Number	Percent	Annual Avg Openings	Long-term Outlook
Missouri	5,540	6,530	990	17.87	188	Outstanding
Kansas City MSA	2,320	2,760	440	18.97	82	Outstanding
St Louis MSA	2,450	2,880	430	17.55	83	Outstanding
Central Region^*	490	560	70	14.29	14	Great
Northeast Region^*	180	200	20	11.11	6	Great
Northwest Region^*	180	200	20	11.11	3	Good
Ozark Region^*	570	670	100	17.54	19	Outstanding
South Central Region^*	90	100	10	11.11	2	Good
Southeast Region^*	290	330	40	13.79	9	Good
Southwest Region^*	200	220	20	10.00	5	Outstanding
West Central Region^*	150	170	20	13.33	4	Good

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?

This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree in one of the following
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision