How to hire a construction manager/site manager

How to hire a construction manager/site manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step construction manager/site 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 manager/site manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new construction manager/site manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your construction manager/site manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a construction manager/site manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a construction manager/site manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a construction manager/site manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of construction manager/site managers.

   Type of Construction Manager/Site Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Construction Manager/Site Manager	Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.	$37-84
   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:

   • Site Safety
   • OSHA
   • Construction Management
   • Project Management
   • Construction Sites
   • Construction Projects
   • Safety Procedures
   • Site Management
   • Cost Control
   • Building Code Compliance
   • Safety Standards
   • Safety Regulations
   • Construction Process
   • Construction Schedule

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage design and supervision of HVAC, automatic sliding doors and assembly of steel construction of military aircraft shelters.
   • Manage third party contractors, including safety oversight, control inspection and environmental design specification compliance, and also direct consultants.
   • Update all information in RFI log.
   • Write and submit RFI s. Confer with and direct contractors to allow concurrent activities to prevent delays.
   • Recommend post incident/inspection corrective actions according to OSHA regulations and company policies and procedures.
   • Perform contract management, construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, client relations, quality assurance and safety policy oversight and enforcement.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your construction manager/site manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A construction manager/site manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, construction manager/site managers' average salary in iowa is 53% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level construction manager/site managers earn 56% less than senior-level construction manager/site managers.
   • Certifications. A construction manager/site manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a construction manager/site manager's salary.

   Average construction manager/site manager salary

   $116,694yearly

   $56.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level construction manager/site manager salary

   $77,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 30, 2025

4. Writing a construction manager/site manager job description

   A good construction manager/site manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a construction manager/site manager job description:

   Construction manager/site manager job description example

   This full-time site management position earns a competitive pay , based on skill level and experience, and we provide excellent benefits and perks , including health insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and vacation time. We also make it easy to apply. If we have your attention, please continue reading to hear more about this Electrical Construction Site Manager position!

   
   

   ABOUT SAWYER SERVICES

   Sawyer Services is a woman- and minority-owned electrical contractor dedicated to serving our commercial, industrial, and government clients. Our president and founder is a third-generation professional in the electrical industry, providing a wide array of experience in the design, installation, management, and maintenance of lighting, electrical, and sign systems. That is how we are able to achieve significant energy cost savings and more efficient facility operations. Our customers can depend on us to get the job done on time and minimize revenue loss, all while upholding our top-notch safety protocols.

   In order to provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That's why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about ! At Sawyer Services, we care about the overall well being of our staff members.

   
   

   ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

   We are looking for someone who is motivated to do quality work and can provide management and oversight of overhead and underground projects on roads and airports throughout Southeast Michigan . Ask yourself: Are you an experienced electrician? Can you effectively lead others? Do you enjoy seeing projects completed with accuracy and efficiency? If so, we want to meet you!

   
   

   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU AS OUR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGER

   In this full-time Electrical Construction Site Manager, we rely on you to ensure seamless construction site operations. Much of your day is spent overseeing all schedules, labor, and equipment needs to ensure projects go off without a hitch! Being a hands-on leader means you work hard to encourage and inspire others to their best while jumping in to lend a hand where needed. You pride yourself in your ability to make strong connections with clients, ensuring they fully understand the scope of their projects. You are approachable, and daily utilize your robust master or journeyman electrician knowledge to maintain your strong leadership presence on site. If you can do this and meet the following requirements, apply today!

   • Master Electrician or Journeyman with at least 10 years of experience
   • Prior experience with underground and aboveground electrical projects
   • Can work long hours as needed

   
   

   APPLY NOW

   Are you detail-oriented and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously? Are you a hands-on leader? Are you approachable and can work well with others? If you answered yes, apply now using our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application .

   Location: 48051

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find construction manager/site managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with construction manager/site manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 manager/site manager

   Once you've selected the best construction manager/site manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new construction manager/site 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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