NOC 70010 — Construction managers in Canada
Duties, TEER level, employment requirements and example job titles for NOC 70010, plus Job Bank wages by province — from the NOC 2021 classification.
What NOC 70010 means in plain English
Construction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or department. In NOC 2021, the first digit of the code (7) places this unit group in the broad category Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations, and the second digit (0) is its TEER level.
What TEER 0 means
TEER stands for Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities. TEER 0 usually means:
- Management responsibilities are what define TEER 0 — legislators, senior managers and middle managers across every sector.
- There is no single education route: most roles combine a degree or diploma with several years of experience in the field being managed.
Express Entry: Work experience in TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 occupations is the 'skilled' experience that the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class under Express Entry look for. Program rules, minimum hours and category-based draws change, so confirm current requirements on IRCC's website before you apply. See all TEER 0 occupations.
Main duties
- Plan construction projects
- Prepare cost estimates
- Hire subcontractors
- Ensure safety standards
Employment requirements
- Bachelor's degree or college diploma in civil engineering or construction technology
- Extensive construction experience
Example job titles under NOC 70010
If your job title is one of these, NOC 70010 is a likely match — confirm it by comparing your actual duties with the list above, since NOC is matched on duties, not titles.
- Construction manager
- General contractor
- Project manager (construction)
Wages for NOC 70010 (hourly)
Job Bank Canada wage data, refreshed April 2026. Wages vary by city and employer.
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (national) | $32.00/hr | $50.00/hr | $76.92/hr |
| Ontario | $33.65/hr | $52.88/hr | $80.00/hr |
| British Columbia | $33.65/hr | $51.92/hr | $79.00/hr |
| Alberta | $33.65/hr | $51.00/hr | $76.92/hr |
| Quebec | $30.00/hr | $46.15/hr | $70.00/hr |
See annual equivalents and the highest-paying province on the construction manager salary page.
How to use NOC 70010 on your resume
Recruiters and applicant tracking systems search for Canadian job titles and duty keywords. Use the example title that matches your work, mirror the duty wording above in your bullets, and check your draft with the free ATS checker. If you studied outside Canada, read our Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) guide.
Related occupations
Other trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations we cover:
- NOC 70011 — Home building and renovation managers (TEER 0)
- NOC 72400 — Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (TEER 2)
- NOC 72403 — Railway carmen/women (TEER 2)
- NOC 73300 — Transport Truck Drivers (TEER 3)
- NOC 75101 — Warehouse Workers (TEER 5)
Sources: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Statistics Canada / ESDC (duties and requirements summarized). Wages: Job Bank Canada, refreshed April 2026, Open Government Licence – Canada. Always confirm your code on the official NOC site before using it on an application.