Construction managers plan, direct, and coordinate a wide variety of construction projects, including the building of all types of residential, commercial, and industrial structures, roads, bridges, wastewater treatment plants, and schools and hospitals. Construction managers may oversee an entire project or just part of a project. They typically schedule and coordinate all design and construction processes, including the selection, hiring, and oversight of specialty trade contractors.

As trends in construction move toward hiring an increasing percentage of Hispanic labor, knowledge of the Spanish language is a crucial asset for promotion in the industry.