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Construction Manager

HighMatch’s team of workplace psychologists break down the critical qualities, skills, and knowledge construction managers need to be successful.

Employment Outlook

8%+
avg Growth rate

470k+
job openings annually

$98K+
median pay

Role Snapshot

Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish. A construction manager oversees the construction phase of a project, including personnel, but they may also consult with the client during the design phase.

These managers coordinate construction processes so that projects meet design specifications and are completed on time within budget. Some construction managers are responsible for several projects at once.

common work activities:

Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables
Interpreting and explaining contracts and technical information
Collaborating with construction specialists
Selecting and coordinating subcontractors
Monitoring projects and reporting progress and budget
Responding to work delays, emergencies, and problems
Ensuring that the project complies with legal requirements

Common Challenges

equality

Women make up 2% of Construction Managers yet earn only 89% of their male counterparts.

Diversity

The majority of Construction Managers are older (avg. age: 45) and White (66%).

retention

The average Construction Manager stays at their job for 1-2 years.

Construction Manager Job Profile

HighMatch’s workplace psychologists developed a job profile for Construction Managers that outlines the measures that are most predictive in determining success.

They have also defined behavioral measures hiring managers should explore further during the interview.

Additional titles for this role include:

Construction Area Manager, Construction Foreman, Construction Manager, Construction Services Manager, Construction Superintendent, Job Superintendent

Personality Measures

There are several personality traits that often align with success in this role, however every role is unique.

Our workplace psychologists personalize the assessment to your role, adjusting the weighting and target ranges of each trait to align with your needs.

Priority measures:

Integrity: being honest and ethical
Dependability: being reliable, responsible, and dependable
Attention to Detail: being careful and thorough in completing tasks
Leadership: being willing to lead, take charge, and offer direction
Initiative: taking on responsibilities and challenges

They Trust HighMatch:

The HighMatch Construction Assessment

HighMatch’s Construction Assessment, personalized to your specific role and company culture by our I-O psychologists, is the modern alternative to legacy off-the shelf assessments.

HighMatch’s highly configurable assessment solutions are delivered on our fast, mobile-first platform for the ideal candidate experience.

With HighMatch, you get relevant insights into what matters most in your roles and culture, in your preferred language.

Ready to take our Construction Assessment for a spin?

VIDEO TESTIMONIAL

Wayne Homes uses HighMatch to Identify Qualified Applicants

Hear from Michael Luckie-Ewing, former VP of People and Culture at Wayne Homes, a custom home builder serving 5 states for over 40 years.

Michael and his team used HighMatch to better filter applicants for the qualities and skills that contribute to success across every role in their organization.

Cognitive Measures

Our workplace psychologists have identified several cognitive measures that help identify if a candidate has the ability to be successful in this role.

Our workplace psychologists personalize the assessment, adjusting the weighting and target ranges of each ability to align with your needs.

Priority measures:

Information Ordering: arranging things in a certain order
Problem Sensitivity: recognizing that there is a problem
Deductive Reasoning: applying rules to produce answers
Inductive Reasoning: combining information to form conclusions
Oral Comprehension: understanding verbal information

Problem Solving Assessments

Organizing and managing a project comes with numerous difficulties and complexities. Construction managers are responsible for ensuring progress isn’t derailed when such issues arise.

A problem solving assessment, which asks candidates to react to real-life scenarios they are likely to encounter, can help hiring managers understand how they are likely to react to similar situations when on the job.

Skill & Knowledge Measures

Our workplace psychologists have identified several cognitive measures that help identify if a candidate has the ability to be successful in this role.

Our workplace psychologists personalize the assessment, adjusting the weighting and target ranges of each ability to align with your needs.

Priority measures:

Microsoft Excel: a quick, mobile-friendly assessment designed to test a candidate’s knowledge of MS Excel
Computer Literacy: This fast, mobile-friendly test assesses candidate’s understanding of basic computer use
English Fluency: This fluency test assesses a candidate’s understanding of the English language

HighMatch can also quickly create short, personalized skills tests covering topics like Blueprint Reading or Project Management, all powered by our modern, mobile-first assessment engine and tailored to your role and organization.

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