Job prospects Construction Manager in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction managers (NOC 70010) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Housing shortages (particularly in urban centres) and investments in new and affordable housing are expected to sustain demand for these positions over the forecast period.
• These are not entry-level positions and are typically filled from within. Advancement to a management position in this industry depends upon experience and relevant education.
• Those who possess supervisory or project management skills may have greater employment opportunities.
• Since the occupation is becoming more complex due to changing standards and technologies, candidates must stay current on new construction practices.
• Knowledge of green building practices, demonstrated through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or a similar certification, may result in greater career prospects.
• A valid driver's license is necessary for this work and a lot of work is carried out in rural areas.
• A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation may be required by some employers.
• Construction managers must be familiar with local building by-laws and codes.

Here are some key facts about Construction managers in New Brunswick:

• Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
• Construction managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
• 73% of construction managers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
• 28% of construction managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 30% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology