NOC 70010 — Construction Managers

TEER Category: 0 (management occupations — the top tier of the NOC system)

What does this occupation involve?

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 duties include:

• Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget

• Preparing and submitting detailed project budget estimates and monitoring financial milestones

• Navigating digital twins/BIM software and ensuring adherence to 2026 "Green Building" net-zero mandates

• Overseeing multi-million dollar budgets and managing crews across complex projects

• Ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards

Why this occupation matters in 2026

Canada needs to build over 5.8 million new homes by 2030. Construction managers are the critical link between investment and execution across housing, infrastructure (transit, bridges, hospitals), and energy (pipelines, renewable projects, industrial plants). Alberta and Saskatchewan in particular face acute shortages of experienced construction managers.

Salary in Canada (2026)

Unionized managers on large infrastructure projects often land at the higher end of this range, with better job security.

Job outlook 2025–2027: Employment outlook is rated moderate-to-good across most Canadian regions, driven by favourable construction activity and a moderate number of retirements opening up new positions.

Major 2026 opportunity — TR to PR Pathway

A re-launched stream in 2026 specifically targets up to 33,000 temporary residents for permanent residency. Construction Managers with 12 months of Canadian experience are top-priority candidates under this pathway.

Is NOC 70010 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. As a TEER 0 (management) occupation, NOC 70010 is eligible for:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

• The 2026 TR to PR Pathway (for those with qualifying Canadian work experience)

Which Provincial Nominee Programs accept NOC 70010?

• Ontario (OINP) — Employer Job Offer (In-Demand Skills) frequently issued targeted invitations for this NOC to support housing and transit goals (note: OINP closed May 30, 2026 — alternatives below)

• British Columbia (BC PNP) — Skilled Worker stream is a reliable route for high-wage offers in Vancouver or Okanagan-Thompson regions

• Alberta (AAIP) — Opportunity Stream actively recruits managers for industrial and residential expansion projects; this NOC is also named in Alberta's dedicated skilled trades financial incentive program

How can Visas Avenue help?

Our CICC-registered consultants can assess your eligibility for the 2026 TR to PR Pathway, Express Entry, and active PNP streams as a construction manager, and recommend your fastest route to Canada PR. Call 78-18-000-777 or request a free assessment.