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General Contractor / Construction Manager

Construction managers plan, coordinate, and supervise construction projects from conceptual development through completion, managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors. In Florida, the Certified General Contractor (CGC) license is mandatory for projects exceeding $2,500 involving structural work. Florida's construction boom — driven by population growth, hurricane rebuilding, and commercial development — makes this one of the state's highest-demand professional licen...

FL Median Salary
$103,320
Entry Salary
$55,540
Experienced
$184,240
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: FL State Certified General Contractor (CGC); 4 years experience + business/finance + trade exams (Prometric)
  • Florida license required: Yes (FL DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB))

Career Path

  1. Apprentice/Laborer
  2. Foreman
  3. Superintendent
  4. Project Manager
  5. General Contractor (licensed)
  6. Construction Company Owner

Top Florida Employers

Turner ConstructionMossBalfour Beatty USSkanska USAD.R. HortonCoastal Construction GroupSuffolk Construction

Related Programs

  • Construction Management AS/BS
  • Civil Engineering Technology AS
  • Project Management Certificate
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