National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 70010: Construction managers
Construction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. Below are the main duties, all 28 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 70010?
NOC 70010 is the code for construction managers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include commercial construction manager, construction manager, construction project manager and construction superintendent. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and IRCC lists it for the trades category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $48.72 an hour.
- NOC code
- 70010
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- Trades
- Median wage
- $48.72 an hour
Job titles under NOC 70010
Construction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by construction departments of companies outside the construction industry.
Main job titles
- commercial construction manager
- construction manager
- construction project manager
- construction superintendent
- general contractor
- housing construction manager
- industrial construction manager
- pipeline construction manager
- residential construction manager
All 28 job titles in the NOC index
bridge and building construction manager, bridge construction superintendent, building construction general contractor, building construction superintendent, building materials branch director, commercial construction manager, construction assistant manager, construction expediter, construction general contractor, construction general superintendent, construction manager, construction operations manager, construction project coordinator, construction project manager, construction project superintendent, construction senior project manager, construction site manager, construction site superintendent, construction special project manager, construction superintendent, general contractor, highway construction manager, housing construction manager, industrial construction manager, pipeline construction manager, pipeline construction superintendent, residential construction manager, residential construction site manager.
Main duties of NOC 70010
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
- Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
- Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
- Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Develop and implement quality control programs
- Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
- Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
- Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
- Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.
Employment requirements
- A university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology is usually required.
- A master's degree in project management may be required.
- Several years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent, are usually required.
- Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements.
- Professional engineering status or construction trade certification may be required by some employers.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 70010 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 70010 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Trade occupations (category draw) | On the eligible list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 70010 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $31.25 | $48.72 | $83.76 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $46.15 | $81.73 |
| Prince Edward Island | $31.14 | $45.33 | $73.53 |
| Nova Scotia | $30.00 | $41.35 | $62.98 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $42.31 | $60.58 |
| Quebec | $30.00 | $44.00 | $72.12 |
| Ontario | $30.77 | $50.61 | $91.91 |
| Manitoba | $30.00 | $44.23 | $64.90 |
| Saskatchewan | $33.65 | $49.68 | $76.92 |
| Alberta | $34.62 | $50.00 | $96.15 |
| British Columbia | $31.00 | $51.28 | $75.00 |
| Yukon | $48.00 | $54.49 | $80.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $44.37 | $63.46 | $80.74 |
| Nunavut | $40.36 | $64.17 | $85.61 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 70010 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 70010 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a commercial construction manager?
NOC 70010, Construction managers, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 70010?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 70010 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 70010 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the trades category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 70010 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $48.72 an hour, with most wages between $31.25 and $83.76. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 70010 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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