SOC: 11-9021	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.
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Education:	Large construction firms are increasingly hiring individuals who combine industry work experience with a Bachelor's degree in construction, building science, or construction management. Graduates in related fields, such a engineering or architecture, are also entering the field. Persons interested need a solid background in building science, business, and management, as well as related work experience with the construction industry. Familiarity with computers and software programs is increasingly important.
Conditions:	Construction managers often work out of an office on a construction site or an office where a project is being monitored. Most work more than 40 hours per week, for they must be "on call" to deal with delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the site. They should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, coordinating several major activities at once.
Outlook:	Employment of construction managers is projected to increase as fast as average because the number of job openings arising from growth and replacement needs is expected to exceed the number of qualified managers seeking to enter the occupation. Prospects should be best for persons who have a bachelor's or higher degree in construction science, construction management, or construction engineering, as well as practical experience in the field.
License:	License not required.

Alabama Employment Outlook National High Growth Industry Alabama Wage Data Alabama Projections Mean Entry Experience 2008 Employment: 8,490 Construction Hourly $40.67 $26.99 $47.51 2018 Projected Employment: 9,780 Comprehensive wage data available: Alabama Occupational Wage Survey Annual Average Openings: 260 Annual Growth Rate: 1.42%

Postsecondary Institutions With Programs:

Alabama A & M University Alabama State University Athens State University Auburn University Auburn University Montgomery Calhoun Community College Central Alabama Community College Chattahoochee Valley St. Comm. Enterprise-Ozark Community College Faulkner State Comm College Huntingdon College Jacksonville State University Jefferson State Comm College Judson College Lawson State Community College Miles College Northeast Al St Comm College Northwest-shoals Comm College Spring Hill College Troy State University University Of Alabama University Of Alabama Birmingham University Of Alabama Huntsville University Of Mobile University Of Montevallo University Of North Alabama University Of South Alabama University Of West Alabama Wallace State Community College -Hanc. Wallace State Community College Selma

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Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook