How to hire a construction area manager

How to hire a construction area manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step construction area manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a construction area manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new construction area manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a construction area manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect construction area manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents construction area manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Construction Area Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Construction Area Manager	Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.	$21-102
   General Superintendent	A general superintendent is primarily in charge of overseeing projects and programs, ensuring operations adhere to standards and requirements. In the construction industry, a general superintendent supervises the daily procedures in a construction site to ensure the project's completion within budget, schedule, and quality standards... Show more	$25-51
   Superintendent	Superintendents oversee the administration of schools in a specific school district. They manage the educational programs of each school and create strategic decisions to ensure that the students are learning important subjects... Show more	$27-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • Construction Management
   • Project Management
   • Quality Standards
   • Building Codes
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Inspectors
   • Construction Projects
   • Plumbing
   • Construction Process
   • Construction Contracts
   • Real Estate
   • Direct Reports
   • Construction Operations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage complete design and construction coordination of company's retail properties throughout the Washington/Baltimore area market.
   • Complete multiple projects ahead of schedule by driving productivity improvements through implementation of new document procedures and Suretrak CPM schedule.
   • Provide necessary written and oral communication along with RFI responses as required.
   • Inspect and ensure passing of all city and county building code requirements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your construction area manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A construction area manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, construction area managers' average salary in kansas is 48% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level construction area managers 79% less than senior-level construction area managers.
   • Certifications. A construction area manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a construction area manager's salary.

   Average construction area manager salary

   $99,134yearly

   $47.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level construction area manager salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a construction area manager job description

   A construction area manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a construction area manager job description:

   Construction area manager job description example

   Welcome to Mill Creek! We're glad you're here! At Mill Creek Residential, we believe that every associate is imperative to the success of our organization. We believe in embracing our core values and in the power of People, Places and Relationships.
   
   At Mill Creek Residential the Area Construction Manager (ACM) is responsible for the oversight, staffing, safe and proper execution of the vertical home construction activities for various projects in the Division. The position reports to the Vice President of Construction and provides the leadership to the Division's Superintendents in order to meet or exceed project goals related to the delivery of 100% completed homes. The Area Construction Manager is expected to lead their team to maintain and adhere to project construction schedules, budgets, quality control and safety practices.
   Essential Functions/Responsibilities
   Assume a leadership role in overseeing and enforcing adherence to all construction documents.Work collaboratively with other Division leadership with value engineering efforts for the project Prepare and process reports and documents in a timely and complete manner Prepare, maintaining and provide timely updates relating to project schedule and budgets Oversight of construction schedules to ensure scheduling accuracy and timely payment approvals to suppliers and subcontractors Work with the Owner third-party management company in transitioning the project from construction to residential operations.Address all project completion and warranty issues and prepare a final close-out documentation package as required Establish and maintain professional relationships with office personnel, subcontractors, vendors and governmental agencies.Comply with all MCRT Policies, Procedures and Safety ProgramsAll other duties as assigned
   
   Education and/or Experience
   Minimum of three years' experience building and managing high-volume single-family home construction specific to field operations.OSHA, General Contracting and other industry specific licensing preferred.
   
   Skills/Specialized Knowledge
   In-depth knowledge of construction practices and procedures, scheduling and safety standards and programs.Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience with industry specific scheduling platforms.Strong organization, time-management, problem resolution and personnel management/oversight skills Effective with communicating and working collaboratively with Trades, Local and State Inspection Agencies. Ability to communicate well in English both written and verbally.
   
   About the Benefits of joining the Mill Creek Team
   Competitive compensation Comprehensive medical, dental and vision Employer sponsored short and long term disability, Life and ADD insurance 401k with employer matching Paid time off benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
   
   Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer
   Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right construction area manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your construction area manager job on Zippia to find and recruit construction area manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting construction area managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new construction area manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the construction area manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new construction area manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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