Construction Managers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 25 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
physical work, outside the screen · 9.4% of the role's time · $3.9B
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.5% of the role's time · $3.5B
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
physical work, outside the screen · 8.4% of the role's time · $3.5B
Develop or implement quality control programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.5% of the role's time · $3.1B
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.7% of the role's time · $2.8B
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.0% of the role's time · $2.5B
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $2.5B
Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $2.4B
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $1.9B
Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $1.8B
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $1.8B
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $1.8B
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $1.5B · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.5% of the role's time · $1.5B
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $1.4B
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $1.3B
Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $967M
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $748M
Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $578M
Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $523M
Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.2% of the role's time · $484M
Develop or implement environmental protection programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $482M
Secure third-party verification from sources, such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED), to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.8% of the role's time · $351M
Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $301M
Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $68.6M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 84,900 | $10.7B | $0 | $0 |
| Residential Building Construction | 55,510 | $5.7B | $0 | $0 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 40,380 | $4.8B | $0 | $0 |
| Utility System Construction | 21,260 | $2.6B | $0 | $0 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 22,240 | $2.4B | $0 | $0 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 17,890 | $1.9B | $0 | $0 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 14,100 | $1.8B | $0 | $0 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 11,010 | $1.5B | $0 | $0 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 13,170 | $1.4B | $0 | $0 |
| Real Estate | 9290 | $1.4B | $0 | $0 |