What does a Construction manager do?
Plans and oversees construction projects, coordinating workers, budgets, materials, safety, quality and schedules from start to completion.
Demand level: Very High
Construction manager
Plans and oversees construction projects, coordinating workers, budgets, materials, safety, quality and schedules from start to completion. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 4 linked programmes across 4 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR720 000 p.a.SeniorR1 200 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Construction management · EssentialHealth and safety · EssentialProject planning · EssentialContract management · ImportantCost control · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Diploma in Construction — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies — University of Cape Town
CONSTRUCTION — University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies — University of the Witwatersrand
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Construction manager do?
Plans and oversees construction projects, coordinating workers, budgets, materials, safety, quality and schedules from start to completion.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Construction management, Health and safety, Project planning, Contract management, Cost control.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
4 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.