Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Office and industrial building construction companies
- House construction companies
Outlook
As the construction industry continues to grow, new jobs for managers will be created. New construction of residential homes, office buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, schools, and restaurants will all provide job growth in this career.
Changes in building technology and the move toward environmentally-friendly building practices require supervisors with experience in these fields. However, employment of construction managers also depends on the economy. Many workers are laid off during periods of low construction activity.
People who have a bachelor's degree or higher plus construction experience, should have the best chances of finding a job.
Construction Managers (CIS 100049)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
16,432 Very large |
& |
13.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,471 High |
| Champaign Area |
407 Large |
& |
8.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
367 Large |
& |
9.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Cook County |
5,808 Large |
& |
16.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
544 High |
| Decatur Area |
300 Large |
& |
15.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,071 Very large |
& |
13.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
97 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,751 Large |
& |
10.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
149 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
502 Large |
& |
13.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
45 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
160 Large |
& |
1.9% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
317 Large |
& |
9.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Lake County |
995 Large |
& |
19.8% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
97 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
529 Large |
& |
15.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
257 Large |
& |
5.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
398 Large |
& |
11.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
768 Large |
& |
11.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
67 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
255 Large |
& |
6.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
275 Large |
& |
9.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Rockford Area |
441 Large |
& |
10.4% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
110 Medium |
& |
0.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
347 Large |
& |
11.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
510 Large |
& |
6.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| Vermilion County |
64 Medium |
& |
-9.4% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
992 Very large |
& |
13.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
89 Moderate |
| United States |
520,900 Very large |
& |
9.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
45,800 High |