Working Conditions for Construction managersConstruction managers work out of a main office from which the overall construction project is monitored, or out of a field office at the construction site. Advances in telecommunications and Internet access allow construction managers to be onsite without being out of contact of the office. Management decisions regarding daily construction activities generally are made at the jobsite. Managers usually travel when the construction site is in another State or when they are responsible for activities at two or more sites. Management of overseas construction projects usually entails temporary residence in another country. Construction managers may be �on call�—often 24 hours a day—to deal with delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the site. Most work more than a standard 40-hour week because construction may proceed around-the-clock. They may have to work this type of schedule for days, even weeks, to meet special project deadlines, especially if there are delays. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, construction managers must be careful while performing on-site services. More information on Construction managers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Construction managers occupation Number of Construction managers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Construction managers Working conditions for Construction managers Significant points for Construction managers Training requirements for Construction managers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |