There are approximately 1,110-1,355 construction managers currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. A few jobs are union. About 55-65 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Many others require a bachelor degree. Of the employers surveyed, all report that they require 1-10 years of prior experience.
Most employers fill openings by hiring referrals from employees.
Most also recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Many also report that database skills are important. Refer to training programs offered by California State University, Sacramento, Careers in Construction, Construction Plus Training, Cosumnes River College, and University of California, Davis-University Extension. Almost all employers provide medical insurance and other benefits, including a vacation, a retirement plan, and sick leave. Most also provide dental insurance and vision insurance.