What Construction roles does GlobalCybers place? GlobalCybers places 30 construction management and supervision role types including Construction Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, HSE/Safety Manager, General Contractor, BIM Coordinator, Preconstruction Manager, Cost Engineer, Scheduler, Field Engineer, Quality Control Inspector, and Site Manager. All roles are full-time, direct-hire permanent placements. OSHA 30 certification is verified on every supervisory candidate before shortlist delivery. Note: Skilled trade workers (electricians, plumbers, welders) are in the Skilled Trades industry.
All 30 construction roles
Construction Management & Supervision Roles
These are the 30 construction management and supervision role types GlobalCybers places. Trade worker roles (electricians, plumbers, pipefitters) are under Skilled Trades. All salary figures from BLS OEWS May 2025.
Showing 15 of 30 construction roles. Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 11-9021 (Construction Managers). Role-level medians vary by specialisation. View all open construction jobs →
Salary data — BLS OEWS May 2025
Construction Management Salary by Role
All salary data from BLS OEWS, May 2025 reference period. Construction Manager (SOC 11-9021) is the primary BLS code for this industry group.
Construction Manager
SOC 11-9021 · national · BLS 2025
$104,900
Median annual · $50.43/hr
$57K (P10)$176K+ (P90)
Construction Superintendent — Top States
BLS state data · SOC 11-9021
New York$143,870
New Jersey$141,860
California$130,280
Massachusetts$128,340
Texas$95,000–$128K
Project Manager (Construction)
SOC 11-9021 / 13-1082 · national · BLS 2025
$98,580
Median annual · ~$47/hr
$52K (P10)$162K+ (P90)
HSE / Safety Manager
SOC 11-3071 · national · BLS 2025
$99,640
Median annual · $47.90/hr
$54K (P10)$164K+ (P90)
Full salary guides available: GlobalCybers publishes state-level and city-level salary data for construction management roles across all 50 states and 70+ US metros. Browse all construction salary guides → · Calculate take-home pay →
Certifications — what each construction role needs
Construction Certifications GlobalCybers Verifies
These are the certifications most commonly required for construction management and supervision roles. GlobalCybers verifies all of these against the issuing body before a candidate appears on your shortlist.
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OSHA 30 Construction
US Department of Labor · Outreach Training Program
Required at virtually all supervisory construction roles — superintendents, foremen, site managers, safety officers. 30 hours, DOL card, no federal expiry but most employers require recency within 3–5 years.
Full OSHA 30 guide →📋
PMP — Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Required or strongly preferred for Project Manager roles in construction. 36 months of project lead experience required. $555 non-member exam. 60 PDUs per 3-year cycle for renewal.
Full PMP guide →🏗️
CCM — Certified Construction Manager
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
The senior credential for Construction Managers. Requires 8 years of experience in a CM role. $385 exam (member). 3-year renewal. Required for many owner's rep and public agency CM roles.
Browse all cert guides →🛡️
CSP — Certified Safety Professional
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
The standard credential for HSE/Safety Manager roles in construction. 4 years of safety-related experience required. $325 exam. 5-year renewal with 75 PDPs.
Full CSP guide →🌿
LEED AP — Accredited Professional
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Required on LEED-certified and green building projects. BD+C specialty is most common in construction. $450 exam (member). 30 CEs per 2-year cycle.
Full LEED AP guide →🏛️
PE — Professional Engineer License
State engineering boards (NCEES-administered)
Required for Project Engineers, Field Engineers on public infrastructure. State-specific. Requires 4 years post-EIT experience. Civil and Structural PE most common in construction.
Browse license guides →Construction jobs by city
Top US Construction Markets — Jobs & Salary
These cities have the highest construction employment and the strongest demand for experienced construction managers, superintendents, and project managers.
Houston, TX
Texas · Harris County
$95K–$128K
Supt range · petrochem + commercial
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX
Texas · DFW Metroplex
$88K–$118K
PM range · commercial + data centers
New York City, NY
New York · 5 boroughs
$128K–$178K
Supt range · high-rise + infrastructure
GlobalCybers staffs construction roles in all 50 states. View all construction staffing agency locations →
Market context — 2026
The US Construction Labor Market in 2026
The BLS projects construction employment to grow 8% from 2024 to 2034 — faster than the national average of 4%.
🏭 Industrial & energy infrastructure
Semiconductor fab construction (CHIPS Act projects), LNG export terminal expansion, and data center construction nationally are driving sustained demand for experienced Construction Superintendents and Project Managers with industrial backgrounds.
🏗️ Commercial construction backlog
The national construction backlog remains elevated across all major metros. Commercial, healthcare, and mixed-use construction continue to absorb experienced Project Managers and estimators in markets like DFW, Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix.
🌿 Green building & sustainability mandates
LEED certification requirements are expanding in public-sector and institutional construction contracts. Construction Managers with active LEED AP credentials are commanding 12–20% salary premiums in commercial markets.
👤 Management talent shortage
The largest construction management cohort — baby boomer superintendents and senior project managers — is retiring faster than it can be replaced. The BLS projects 46,000+ annual openings for Construction Managers through 2034.
For companies trying to hire in this environment, the credential verification step is the bottleneck — not the candidate sourcing. GlobalCybers resolves this by verifying OSHA 30, PMP, CCM, CSP, and PE credentials against their issuing bodies before the candidate name reaches the employer.
Frequently asked questions
Construction Industry FAQs
What is the difference between the Construction industry and Skilled Trades on GlobalCybers?
On GlobalCybers, Construction covers management and supervision roles — Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Safety Managers, BIM Coordinators, Field Engineers, and Schedulers. Skilled Trades covers the licensed trade workers who build the work — Journeyman and Master Electricians, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Welders, HVAC Technicians, and Crane Operators.
What does a Construction Superintendent earn in 2026?
The BLS median annual wage for Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021) is $104,900 nationally per BLS OEWS May 2025. In the highest-paying states: New York ($143,870), New Jersey ($141,860), California ($130,280), Massachusetts ($128,340). In Texas, experienced Superintendents on commercial and petrochemical projects earn $95,000–$128,000.
Does OSHA 30 expire?
At the federal level, the OSHA 30 DOL card does not expire. However, most construction employers, general contractors, and project owners require training completed within the last 3–5 years as a condition of site access. GlobalCybers always confirms OSHA 30 recency as well as card validity when screening construction candidates.
How does GlobalCybers place construction managers differently from a traditional agency?
Three key differences: (1) Credential verification before shortlist — every OSHA 30, PMP, CCM, CSP, PE, and LEED AP is confirmed against the issuing body before you see the candidate. (2) Flat $2,999/month retainer — no per-hire fee. (3) 90-day written replacement guarantee — included in your retainer, not an add-on.
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Construction roles placed
$104,900
BLS median Construction Mgr
+8%
BLS job growth 2024–2034
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