Construction Manager Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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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Civil Project Manager - Traffic Analysis and Planning

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 hours ago

Timmons Group is seeking a Civil Project Manager - Traffic Analysis and Planning candidate to join our Traffic Analysis and Planning Group located in our Charlottesville, VA office...

Commercial Drywall Project Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 2 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred....

Structural Steel Project Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago

Currently, they are implementing Tekla PowerFab for production with plans to integrate on the project management side. Experience with Tekla software would be a major plus but is not recommended....

Commercial Drywall Project Manager

  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred....

Drywall Project Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 21 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred....

Construction Project Manager - Federal Sector

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 23 days ago

Responsibilities and Duties Lead construction management and owners representative duties across multiple projects....

Code Compliance Project Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 26 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 26 days ago

What You'll Do This position involves project management of code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, monitoring project process for...

Sr. Project Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 28 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 28 days ago

Management or related discipline 10+ years experience in GC/CM Construction Management Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national...

Construction Project Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 28 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 28 days ago

Management, Engineering, or relevant field 5+ years' experience in GC/CM Construction Management OSHA 30-Hour preferred Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the...

Construction Project Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, advanced degree a plus. 5 to 10 years of experience in commercial construction as a Project Manager, Project Coordinator...

Electrical Project Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Create, monitor, and update project schedules and cost breakdowns Price, negotiate and process change orders. Maintain change order log....

SR ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER (Commercial Construction)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position or equivalent combination of education and experience....

Civil Project Manager/Senior Civil Project Manager - Transportation Design Group

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Timmons Group is seeking a Civil Project Manager/Senior Civil Project Manager - Transportation Group candidate to join our Transportation Design Group located in our...

Demographic Data for Charlottesville, VA

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Salary for Construction Manager Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Construction Managers in Charlottesville, VA 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
13.1%
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 Charlottesville, VA
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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