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Construction Managers
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Construction Managers
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What do Construction Managers do in the Military?
Where do Construction Managers work?
Construction managers work indoors and outdoors on construction sites.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$85,585
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$24,595 - $283,833
How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Construction Managers gain in the Military?
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Construction managers may have an education in engineering or management. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. In addition, construction managers receive specialized training, both on-the-job and in the classroom, to oversee military engineering projects. Job-specific training content may include:
- Contract management
- Public works (e.g., utilities)
- Administration
- Military-specific construction topics (e.g., breaching structures)
Military Training for Officers
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree. All officers complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
What skills help Construction Managers succeed?
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Interest in engineering principles and concepts
- Interest in solving problems
- Interest in work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
What are possible career paths after the Military?
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Civil Engineers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Facilities Managers
- Industrial Production Managers