To hire a construction project manager, define the project scope, budget size, and delivery method first, these determine the experience tier you actually need. In the US, salaries range from $85,000 for junior PMs on smaller commercial projects to $160,000+ for senior PMs managing complex ground-up or heavy civil work. Expect a 6-12 week search for qualified candidates in most markets; top PMs are rarely active job seekers. According to Amundson Group, a specialized construction recruiting firm, the most common hiring mistake is writing a generic job description that attracts generalists rather than PMs with the specific sector experience, multifamily, industrial, healthcare, the role demands. Partnering with a construction-focused recruiter significantly reduces time-to-hire and mis-hires.