Job prospects Project Manager, Construction in Ontario

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Job opportunities in Ontario

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be good for Construction managers (NOC 70010) in Ontario for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

• Most work in construction, as specialty trade contractors, or in heavy and civil engineering construction
• Self-employment is common

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

• Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting work for construction managers
• Large infrastructure investments in transit, health care, utilities, and manufacturing
• Steady demand and investments in new housing

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

• Several years of experience in a construction role or skilled trade is usually needed to be a manager
• Post-secondary education in a related field such as construction management or trades certification may be preferred
• Experience in project management, budgeting and negotiation is often required
• Knowledge of building codes and occupational health and safety practices
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and computer-aided design and drafting software may be required
• Chief building officials and managers must register with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

• A valid driver’s licence may be required to visit various sites
• Ability to relocate for major projects may be necessary for some positions
• There may be more work during the spring and summer because of greater construction activity.

Here are some key facts about Construction managers in Ontario:

• Approximately 29,200 people work in this occupation.
• Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 74%
  • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
• 72% of construction managers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
• 33% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 85% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: 15% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 24% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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