medium risk

Construction Managers

Also known as: Brickmason Contractor, Bridges and Buildings Supervisor, Building Construction Contractor, Cement Contractor, Commercial Construction Superintendent, Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Consultant, Construction Contractor, Construction Coordinator

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Green Enhanced SkillsHigher risk than 24% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Construction Managers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 33/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 24% of all analyzed occupations. Of 25 analyzed tasks, 5 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Skill Impact Analysis

AI-Vulnerable

AI-Resistant

AI-Augmented

AI-Vulnerable

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

AI-Resistant

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

+14 more skills

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Some College4%

Post-Secondary Certificate12%

Associate's Degree4%

Bachelor's Degree76%

Doctoral/Professional Degree4%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

1-2 years4%

2-4 years4%

4-6 years36%

6-8 years20%

8-10 years8%

Over 10 years28%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month8%

1-3 months20%

3-6 months12%

6 months - 1 year4%

1-2 years16%

2-4 years20%

4-6 years16%

6-8 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

25 tasks analyzed

Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.

Risk: 19.0%AI: 10Time: 8%

Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.

Risk: 53.0%AI: 65Time: 8%

Direct and supervise construction or related workers.

Risk: 17.0%AI: 5Time: 7%

Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.

Risk: 83.2%AI: 85Time: 6%

Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.

Risk: 45.0%AI: 45Time: 5%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.	10	19.0%	8%
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.	65	53.0%	8%
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.	5	17.0%	7%
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.	85	83.2%	6%
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.	45	45.0%	5%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 25.4%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegrityLeadershipInitiativeAttention to DetailDependabilityCooperationPersistenceSelf ControlStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilityAnalytical ThinkingAchievement/Effort