Free construction manager job description template
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Construction Manager
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Construction Manager who plans, schedules and supervises building projects, subcontractors and budgets from start to finish. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets and work timetables
- Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals
- Collaborate with architects, engineers and other construction specialists
- Select subcontractors and schedule and coordinate their activities
- Monitor projects and report progress and budget matters to clients
- Respond to work delays, emergencies and other problems
- Ensure the project complies with legal requirements such as building and safety codes
What you need
- Bachelor's degree [or equivalent field experience]
- Construction experience [specify years]
- State license [if required]
- Valid driver's license
Nice to have
- Professional certification
- Experience with [residential or commercial] projects
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Stonebridge Builders, a 12-person custom home builder.
Stonebridge Builders is hiring a Project Manager for custom homes (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. start). You'll schedule trades, track budgets and communicate with homeowners. Construction experience is required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a construction manager does
A construction manager plans, schedules and supervises building projects, subcontractors and budgets from start to finish. Typical duties include:
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets and work timetables
- Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals
- Collaborate with architects, engineers and other construction specialists
- Select subcontractors and schedule and coordinate their activities
- Monitor projects and report progress and budget matters to clients
- Respond to work delays, emergencies and other problems
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says some states require construction managers to be licensed and that professional certification, although not required, demonstrates knowledge and experience.
Training: Bachelor's degree, then moderate-term on-the-job training under an experienced manager.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction Managers.
How much does a construction manager make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Does a construction manager need a license?
Some states require it, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Contractor licensing rules vary, so check with your state licensing board.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.