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How much do construction managers jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for construction managers in Rochelle, IL is $92,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $112,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are construction managers?

Construction managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating construction projects from start to finish. They manage schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Construction managers work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to solve problems and ensure quality standards are met. They also handle hiring and supervising workers, obtaining permits, and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.

Can you make 200k a year in construction?

Construction managers can earn $200,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced certifications, and managing large projects or high-value contracts. Salaries vary by region, project complexity, and company size, with top earners often overseeing multiple projects or specialized construction sectors.

Can I make 100k as a project manager?

Construction managers, including project managers, can earn $100,000 or more annually depending on experience, location, project complexity, and certifications like PMP. Salaries tend to be higher in regions with a high cost of living and for those managing large or complex projects.

What are some common challenges Construction Managers face when coordinating multiple subcontractors on a project?

Construction Managers often oversee several subcontractors working simultaneously on different aspects of a project, such as plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. A common challenge is ensuring that all teams adhere to the project schedule and quality standards while maintaining clear communication to prevent delays or conflicts. Successful Construction Managers use detailed planning, regular progress meetings, and collaboration tools to coordinate efforts, resolve issues quickly, and keep the project on track. Developing strong relationships with subcontractors and understanding their workflows also helps facilitate smoother coordination.

What is the difference between Construction Managers vs Project Engineers?

AspectConstruction ManagersProject Engineers
CredentialsBachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field; often certifications like PMPBachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; some certifications may apply
Work EnvironmentOversees entire construction projects, manages teams, coordinates with clients and subcontractorsSupports project planning and execution, handles technical aspects, assists in scheduling and resource management
Industry UsageCommonly employed in large-scale construction projects, overseeing multiple teamsWorks closely with Construction Managers, often in the field or office, focusing on technical details

Construction Managers and Project Engineers both play vital roles in construction projects. Construction Managers oversee the entire project, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence, while Project Engineers focus on technical support and project coordination. Both roles require relevant degrees and certifications, but Construction Managers typically have broader responsibilities in project oversight.

What is the highest paying construction management job?

The highest paying construction management roles are often senior positions such as Construction Vice President or Director, which can earn six-figure salaries. These roles typically require extensive experience, advanced certifications, and strong leadership skills in large-scale projects or corporations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Construction Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Construction Manager, you need a solid background in construction methods, project management, and budgeting, usually supported by a degree in construction management or civil engineering. Familiarity with scheduling software like MS Project or Primavera, as well as safety certifications such as OSHA, is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help Construction Managers coordinate diverse teams and resolve on-site challenges. These abilities are essential for delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining quality standards.

What exactly does a construction manager do?

A construction manager oversees construction projects from start to finish, coordinating workers, materials, and schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. They review plans, obtain permits, manage safety protocols, and communicate with clients and contractors throughout the process.
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Construction Project Manager I or II -High Voltage

Construction Project Manager I or II -High Voltage

William Charles Construction

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Overview

William Charles Electric, a MasTec Company, is in search of a Project Manager I or II to support our Clean Energy & Infrastructure Power Delivery Group. 

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing substation & transmission line electrical construction projects within the clean energy (wind & solar) markets from pre-construction to completion, while ensuring the project remains on schedule and within budget. 

Travel & Location: You can be based anywhere in the United States. This is a traveling position encompassing work sites in the assigned project area (Missouri, Indiana, Illinois). You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. We offer designated per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses during the travel rotation. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. Must be capable of up to 75% travel (e.g. 3 weeks or 15 days per month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. 

William Charles Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 


Responsibilities
  • Establish site specific safety requirements in partnership with the safety team to ensure programs and policies are established and executed.
  • Establish a Project Execution Plan in cooperation with the pre-construction and operations personnel to facilitate contract management/compliance, resource planning and tracking, procurement requirements, and critical path schedule management. 
  • Financial monitoring and reporting including cost monitoring, cost and revenue projections, change order logs, under/over-billing reports, invoicing. Maintain Project records.
  • Manage the procurement of materials and subcontracts to include on-site management and, receiving, progress reporting, invoicing and committed cost management. 
  • Submit monthly cost to complete projections.
  • Pre-construction planning with project team. Estimate review to understand strategies, risks, and opportunities.
  • Review and procure any permits or licensing required.
  • Project documentation including submittals, RFI’s, meeting minutes, work plans.
  • Communication, both written and verbal, with contracting party’s and owner’s representatives. 
  • Project closeout including final documentation, invoicing, retainage release.
  • Building relationships in local marketplaces.
  • Interaction with project team, business leaders, and management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Project Manager I

  • High School diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. preferred). A combination of education & experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 3 to 5 years of Medium/High Voltage substation and transmission line construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management.

Project Manager II

  • High School diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. preferred). A combination of education & experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of Medium/High Voltage substation and transmission line construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
  • Experience with Project Management systems, such as Procore, Build2Win, MS Project and/or P6 and, HCSS
  • Strong analytical skills. Comfortable with Microsoft processing tools including MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to read and understand contracts.
  • Detail oriented, good organization skills.
  • Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience managing project teams.
  • Functional knowledge of job cost accounting.
  • Thorough understanding of CPM scheduling.
  • Must be capable of up to 75% travel (e.g. 3 weeks or 15 days per month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $110,000-$150,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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Qualifications:

Project Manager I

  • High School diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. preferred). A combination of education & experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 3 to 5 years of Medium/High Voltage substation and transmission line construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management.

Project Manager II

  • High School diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. preferred). A combination of education & experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of Medium/High Voltage substation and transmission line construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
  • Experience with Project Management systems, such as Procore, Build2Win, MS Project and/or P6 and, HCSS
  • Strong analytical skills. Comfortable with Microsoft processing tools including MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to read and understand contracts.
  • Detail oriented, good organization skills.
  • Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience managing project teams.
  • Functional knowledge of job cost accounting.
  • Thorough understanding of CPM scheduling.
  • Must be capable of up to 75% travel (e.g. 3 weeks or 15 days per month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $110,000-$150,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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