Construction Manager Jobs in Salt Lake, UT

A Construction Manager, also known as a Construction Project Manager, plays a pivotal role in the construction industry by overseeing and directing construction projects from the beginning to the end. Their responsibilities include planning, budgeting, coordinating, and supervising construction projects while ensuring that they are completed within the stipulated time and budget. They also ensure that safety standards and building regulations are met, resolve any issues or problems that may arise, and communicate with clients, architects, and subcontractors. They play a crucial role in decision-making and problem-solving, often acting as the link between different stakeholders.

Essential skills for a Construction Manager include strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills, good problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of the construction process and construction safety laws. They should also be adept at project management software and technologies. In terms of qualifications, a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field is typically required. Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Construction Manager, an individual could have roles such as Construction Supervisor, Project Engineer, or Assistant Construction Manager.

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Project Manager/Estimator I

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 days ago

orders Coordinate closely with project management Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate Regular and predictable attendance...

Project Manager - Asphalt Paving

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 hour ago

Education BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction....

Architectural Project Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 21 hours ago

I am searching for an ambitious, hard-working, talented and experienced Architect for an exciting Project Management role. Position – Architectural Project Manager We are looking for an...

Estimator/Project Manager - Paving & Civil Construction

  • Draper, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Draper, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

ESTIMATOR/PROJECT MANAGER - PAVING & CIVIL CONSTRUCTION IN DRAPER Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: Utah, Draper Date Posted: Wednesday, July...

Project Manager (Solar / Renewables - Nationwide Opportunities!)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of five years of construction Industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction...

Project Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 174476 Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit has an...

Dean Fluor Technical Task Order Project Manager

  • Bluffdale, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bluffdale, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate....

Sr Project Manager, Opengear (Sandy, UT - Hybrid)

  • Sandy, UT (12 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (12 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Opengear designs and manufactures products for data center and remote site management. We are a rapidly growing supplier of sophisticated data center, network and remote site management products....

The Perry Group: Construction Manager 2 (power & electrical, field)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

The Construction Manager 2 is responsible for the overall construction of a project....

Automation Project Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Automation Project Manager CCI Mechanical is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world's leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services,...

Industrial Project Manager - Chemical/Manufacturing Facilities

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

41941BR** **Requisition ID:** 41941BR **Business Unit:** IND **Job Description:** CDM Smith is seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage multiple small to large consulting, environmental...

Data Center Design Execution Project Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

management, or a related field + Professional licensure (PE, NCARB, RA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred + Prior experience with data center design and/or construction preferred....

Project Manager

  • West Jordan, UT (12 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT (12 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry,...

Commercial Products Development Manager

  • Murray, UT (7 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Murray, UT (7 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Develops and/or manages a portfolio of multiple products of high complexity for an assigned business segment/geography or a single business segment across multiple states/market...

Trenchless Project Manager

  • Taylorsville, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Taylorsville, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Salary: 110-120K (less then 10 years) 120-140K 10-15+ years We are currently seeking a Trenchless Project Manager to join our clients team in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate should possess...

Demographic Data for Salt Lake, UT

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Salary for Construction Manager Jobs in Salt Lake, UT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Construction Managers in Salt Lake, UT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Master's Degree
18.0%
High School or GED
14.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Construction Managers in Salt Lake, UT
6-8 years
35.0%
4-6 years
20.0%
1-2 years
15.0%
2-4 years
15.0%
8-10 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%



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