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Will AI replace construction managers?AI replacement risk 46% and how the work is changing

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$114,990
25th–75th pct. $88,550–$151,640
Top pay (est.)
$246,300
Top 10% $189,440
Pay in 5 years
$135,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$158,900est.
$136,600–$184,400
Outlook score
79/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
46%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.1%
50K openings / yr

Will AI replace Construction Managers? AI replacement risk

46%
Moderate
Ranked #465 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Construction Managers

Key skills

Monitoring
4.5
Coordination
4.5
Judgment and Decision Making
4.4
Critical Thinking
4.4
Reading Comprehension
4.2
Time Management
4.1
Complex Problem Solving
4.1
Management of Financial Resources
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
5.8
Administration and Management
5.0
Administrative
4.9
Mechanical
4.8
Engineering and Technology
4.8
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Design
4.7
Production and Processing
4.7

What the work involves

Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsScheduling Work and Activities

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionVisualizationDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation Ordering

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
40%
Post-secondary certificate
15%
High school diploma
15%
Associate's degree
10%
Some college
10%
Master's degree
5%
Less than high school
5%

Training before entry

4–10 years
30%
None / short demo
20%
6–12 months
15%
2–4 years
10%
Up to 1 month
10%
Over 10 years
5%
1–2 years
5%
1–3 months
5%

Related work experience

4–6 years
20%
1–2 years
15%
6–8 years
15%
8–10 years
15%
None
10%
2–4 years
10%
6–12 months
10%
Over 10 years
5%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.