Headline risk
14%
Low RiskIT Manager
AI displacement pressure score based on US employment data, wages, and demand signals. Built from 3 related occupations weighted by relevance.
Why this score
69% of tasks overlap with current AI
69% human advantage from judgment & presence
79% demand buffer from the local labour market
These factors interact with each other — the final score is not a simple sum of these bars.
Share of tasks AI can handle today
Work that requires human presence or coordination
How strong local hiring demand is for this role
How complete the underlying data is
Workflow profile
How this role's daily work breaks down across different dimensions.
Workflow dimensions (0 = low, 1 = high)
US employment data
Employment overview
Share of job tasks AI can currently perform
Annual median wage
Projected employment change 2024–2034
Education and training typically needed
Key metrics
Job zone
4The occupation usually needs substantial preparation and experience.
Median wage
USD 106,980USD 83,480 to USD 139,330
Openings
46.8K8.7% projected change
Median age
45.21.2M employed
What this job involves
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.
Entry requirements: Moderate preparation
The occupation usually needs substantial preparation and experience.
Wage context
Median annual
USD 106,980
Mean annual
USD 119,660
10th percentile: USD 65,160
25th percentile: USD 83,480
75th percentile: USD 139,330
90th percentile: USD 176,990
Hourly median: USD 51
Employment: 348,330 workers
Demand outlook
Current employment
550.3K
Projected employment
598.4K
Openings: 46.8K
Projected change: 8.7%
Education: Bachelor's degree
Work experience: None
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Median wage: USD 106,980
Employment of construction managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Workforce profile
Based on a survey of workers currently in this occupation.
Protects from AI displacement
- Can telework 4.3% of workers
- License required 6.2% of workers
- Apprenticeship <5% of workers
Typical background
- Certificate <5% of workers
- No education requirement 17.2% of workers
- High school diploma 66.0% of workers
- Master's degree <5% of workers
- Bachelor's degree 16.2% of workers
Day-to-day work
Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
Construction managers may have a main office but spend most of their time in a field office onsite, where they monitor projects and make decisions about construction activities. Their schedules may vary.
Construction managers typically need a bachelor’s degree, and they learn management techniques through on-the-job training. Large construction firms may prefer to hire candidates who have both construction experience and a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field.
Key tasks
- 1. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations. · AI can do 0%
- 2. Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. · AI can do 0%
- 3. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports. · AI can do 0%
- 4. Develop or implement quality control programs. · AI can do 0%
- 5. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. · AI can do 0%
- 6. Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems. · AI can do 90%
Tools commonly used
Work environment
- E-Mail 4.9/5
- Telephone Conversations 4.9/5
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.7/5
- Contact With Others 4.6/5
- Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.6/5
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 4.5/5
Who does this work
Median age: 45.2
1.2M employed · Under 25: 3% · 25–54: 69% · 55+: 27%
Data sources: O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Component occupations
How this score works
The score measures how much this role's tasks overlap with current AI capabilities, adjusted for human-only requirements and local job market demand. This is a structural pressure estimate, not a prediction of job losses. Learn how scores work →