Construction Company Administration Jobs Vancouver

High opportunity occupation

About this job

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.

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Construction manager

People in this occupation:

work for residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and for construction departments of companies outside the construction industry

Common job titles

co-ordinator, project - construction
director, branch - building materials
expediter, construction
manager, construction
manager, construction operations
manager, site - construction

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$84,675

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2020 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook

Cariboo

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.0%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

120

Kootenay

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.4%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

180

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2019:

12,420

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.6%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

5,150

North Coast & Nechako

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

0.5%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

Northeast

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

2.6%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

220

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2019:

1,970

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

-0.3%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

750

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2019:

2,360

Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:

-0.5%

Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:

820

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Construction managers perform 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 their 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

Work environment

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

Work takes place in an office environment.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

13,900 workers are employed

64% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

Finance, Insurance and Real Estate:

Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction:

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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

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% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Source: 2016 Census

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

A university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology is usually required.
A master's degree in project management may be required.
Several years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent, are usually required.
Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements.
Professional engineering status or construction trade certification may be required by some employers.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Construction & Trades Supervision/Management

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Career paths and resources

Career paths

Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.

Additional resources

Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC)
chbabc.org
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) of British Columbia
www.icba.bc.ca
Northern Regional Construction Association (NRCA)
www.nrca.ca
Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA)
www.sica.bc.ca
Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA)
www.vicabc.ca
Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA)
www.vrca.bc.ca