NOC 70010: Construction managers

The employment outlook will be Good for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations

75% of construction managers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

37% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 95% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 5% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 26% compared to 11% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 25% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 82%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations

77% of construction managers work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

28% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 86% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 14% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Construction employment is expected to strengthen in the near term, driven by strong growth in residential construction, with housing starts up 48% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to same period in 2024.

Investments by the federal and provincial governments in affordable housing should sustain positive job prospects.

Over the long term, the industry faces the challenge of an aging workforce.

Non-residential construction employment is expected to moderate as activity slows in both engineering construction and industrial, commercial, and institutional building construction.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 78%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations

75% of construction managers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

34% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 89% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 11% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 15% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Alberta:

Approximately 22,400 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 75%

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%

73% of construction managers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

30% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 88% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 12% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Northwest Territories over the forecast period.

For example, the planned construction of the $1.65 billion Mackenzie Valley Highway, connecting Wrigley to Norman Wells, is expected to generate employment in this occupation when construction begins in 2027 or 2028. Ongoing work at the $4 billion Giant Mine remediation site may also lead to construction employment.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Northwest Territories:

Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 74%

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 14%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 8%

73% of construction managers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

21% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 26% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 18% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 80%

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%

73% of construction managers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

25% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 92% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 8% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction managers (NOC 70010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Housing shortages (particularly in urban centres) and investments in new and affordable housing are expected to sustain demand for these positions over the forecast period. Significant infrastructure investments will also spur demand for this occupation.

These are not entry-level positions and are typically filled from within. Advancement to a management position in this industry depends upon experience and relevant education.

Those who possess supervisory or project management skills may have greater employment opportunities.

Since the occupation is becoming more complex due to changing standards and technologies, candidates must stay current on new construction practices.

Knowledge of green building practices, demonstrated through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or a similar certification, may result in greater career prospects.

A valid driver’s license is necessary for this work, and a lot of work is carried out in rural areas.

A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, and/or a master’s degree in project management may be required by some employers.

Construction managers must be familiar with local building by-laws and codes.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in New Brunswick:

Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 79%

73% of construction managers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

28% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 30% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Quebec:

Approximately 23,500 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 76%

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%

65% of construction managers work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

28% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 86% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 14% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

Most work in construction, as specialty trade contractors, or in heavy and civil engineering construction

Self-employment is common

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting work for construction managers

Large infrastructure investments

Steady demand and investments in new housing

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

Several years of experience in a construction role or skilled trade is usually needed to be a manager

Post-secondary education in a related field such as construction management or trades certification may be preferred

Experience in project management, budgeting and negotiation is often required.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Ontario:

Approximately 39,400 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 74%

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations

72% of construction managers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

33% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 85% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 15% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for this occupation is driven by major infrastructure projects and institutional, commercial, and residential construction.

Key trends in this occupation include using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data for project delays, cost forecasting, scheduling, and managing risk.

Cloud-based platforms enable real-time collaboration and access to project files and timeline.

Integrated sensors at construction sites monitor equipment performance and worker safety.

Jobs are concentrated in the Southeast and Interlake regions.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Manitoba:

Approximately 3,150 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 78%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

78% of construction managers work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

31% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 87% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 13% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 31% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction managers (NOC 70010) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Nunavut over the forecast period.

For example, the planned construction of a new air terminal in Rankin Inlet by 2026 and the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Iqaluit in 2027 are expected to generate employment in this occupation.

The Government of Nunavut's proposed $3.3 billion project to connect Manitoba Hydro's power grid to five western Nunavut communities and a gold mine, if built, would also lead to new construction jobs in the territory.

Nunavut has a shortage of skilled tradespeople to complete major public and private construction projects, leading to contractors routinely bringing in workers from southern Canada.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in Nunavut:

Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 74%

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 14%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 8%

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 11% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 15% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: n/a

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

The employment outlook will be Limited for construction managers (NOC 70010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

British Columbia has faced slower demand and delays in new construction starts as shortages of skilled workers and rising wages continue to drive up construction costs.

In residential construction, slower housing starts will impact growth in construction jobs; renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place.

Non-residential sector growth is variable over the forecast period, with a peak in 2027 due to major engineering and ICI (industrial, commercial, institutional) projects.

The education, transportation (for example public transit and highways), utilities (for example power lines), high tech (for example AI data centres), mining, oil and gas (for example pipelines and LNG terminals) sectors have major infrastructure investments planned.

Here are some key facts about construction managers in British Columbia:

Approximately 19,900 people work in this occupation.

Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 79%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations

75% of construction managers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

33% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 87% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 13% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations