Working as a Construction Manager
Industry Overview
The demand for workers in B.C.’s construction industry remains high.
It is anticipated that there will be 8,380 job openings for construction managers in B.C. between 2021 and 2031.
Job Outlook in BC
Construction Managers
Chart from WorkBC
WorkBC provides job openings in BC regions from 2021-2031:
| Region | Expected # of Job Openings 2021-2031 |
Average Annual Employment Growth 2021-2031 |
|
| Vancouver Island | 1060 | 0.2% | |
| Lower Mainland / Southwest | 5700 | 1.1% | |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 1130 | 0.8% | |
| Kootenay | 150 | -0.3% | |
| Cariboo | 130 | 0.0% | |
| North Coast & Nechako | 90 | 0.8% | |
| Northeast | 120 | 1.8% |
You can learn more about working as a construction manager in BC from:
Types of Employers
Construction managers work for many types of employers including:
- new home building and residential renovation companies
- commercial and industrial construction companies
- institutional and commercial construction
- civil engineering
- construction departments of companies outside the construction industry
Salary & Working Hours
In BC, the median annual salary for full-time construction managers is $84,217.
Your hourly wage varies depending on the contract, the company, current economic conditions and collective agreements (if applicable).
Construction work can involve overtime, so your total annual salary may vary depending on the number of overtime hours you work. In addition to your wage, you may also receive benefits such as vacation pay, dental and medical benefits, and retirement packages.
Sources: Career Cruising [Profile for Construction Manager], WorkBC and CareersinConstruction.ca
Job Bank Canada provides hourly wages for Construction Managers in BC Regions:
Source Job Bank Wage Report
Working Hours
Construction managers generally work more than a standard 40-hour workweek. Your hours depend on the job schedule and any delays that may arise. You are often on call 24/7 to deal with problems and emergencies.
Source: CareersinConstruction.ca