National base salary for construction project managers ranges from $95K, $135K, with the median sitting around $115K according to the latest BLS data. Senior PMs typically command $131K, $175K+, depending on market and sector.

Your actual budget depends on three factors: project size, sector, and market. A PM running $10M, $49M projects will land higher on that scale than one managing smaller work. Specialized sectors, data centers, life sciences, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and energy, consistently pay 15-25% above standard commercial construction.

When screening candidates, verify they've managed the full project lifecycle: buyout, submittals, RFIs, change orders, pay apps, and closeout. That hands-on complexity justifies premium compensation. Amundson Group places senior PMs nationwide across commercial, civil, industrial, and specialized sectors, we can help you benchmark against your specific project scope and find candidates worth the investment.