70010

Construction managers

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

7 › 70 › 700 › 7001

Definition

Construction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by construction departments of companies outside the construction industry.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Develop and implement quality control programs
Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.

Example job titles

•commercial construction manager
•construction manager
•construction project manager
•construction superintendent
•general contractor
•housing construction manager
•industrial construction manager
•pipeline construction manager

Overview

Construction Managers (NOC 2021 code 70010) play a vital role in Canada's infrastructure and real estate sectors. Classified under TEER 0, this management occupation involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the activities of construction companies or departments under the direction of senior management. To qualify for Canadian immigration pathways like Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker Program) or various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), candidates must align their work experience with these officially defined duties.

According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, entering this profession typically requires a university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology, combined with several years of experience in the construction industry. Significant experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent is standard, though extensive industry experience may substitute for post-secondary education in some cases. Depending on the provincial jurisdiction, professional engineer status or construction association certification may also be required.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official guidelines, always consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.