2. 2016 Salary Guide
Informative Research To Empower Your
Career Choices
As you consider your career options, understanding
how your compensation stacks up to national norms
is imperative. Vitality Group has compiled this 2016
Salary Survey based on compensation research
findings from Construction Dive and national
construction industry associations. This report
provides you with the data necessary to evaluate
compensation for your current role against national
norms, as well as, future compensation for senior
level positions.
Construction Industry Jobs Forecast for
2016 - 2017
Dodge Data & Analytics' 2016 Construction Outlook
report predicted a 6% growth¹, with the value of
construction starts reaching an estimated $712
billion for 2016. Industry growth is expected to
continue in 2017 with construction starts projected
by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) to be an
additional 6.7% gain².
Now May Be The Time To Make A Move
With construction starts at the highest in years, this
trend offers industry professionals like you the
opportunity to consider how your current role aligns
with your career and life goals. Nationwide growth
offers opportunities to relocate and receive
comparable compensation in a lower-cost-of-living
locale, while improving your quality of life. Career
advancement within regionally strong firms is also
peaking, while national firms are expanding into
high-growth regions like Texas and California.
¹ Peiffer, Emily. "10 Construction Industry Trends to Watch in 2016." Construction
Drive. Construction Drive, 1 Jan. 2016. Web. 8 Aug. 2016.
² American Institute of Architects. Nonresidential Construction Market Momentum to
Continue. The American Institute of Architects. The American Institute of Architects’, 11
Feb. 2016. Web. 12 Aug. 2016.
3. 2016 Salary Guide
Overall Non-Residential Building
Commercial / Industrial
Hotels
Office Space
Industrial Facilities
Retail
Institutional
Amusement / Recreation
Healthcare Facilities
Education
Religous
Public Safety
6.7%
7.5%
7.8%
8.8%
5.3%
5.6%
6.7%
7.7%
6.9%
6.6%
4.0`%
4.2%
Project Variety & Optimizing Your
Expertise
Specific project expertise is highly prized by
commercial construction firms looking for
ways to expand their new starts for
non-residential construction projects. This
exhibit illustrates the American Institute of
Architecture’s findings based on a variety of
commercial projects and their growth. Review
the exhibit and consider how your expertise
can help others grow.
Closing Thoughts
When reviewing salary data, consider your
current your job role, career outlook and
personal quality of life desires. As you know, all
of these factors apply to your ability to find
fulfillment in your career, and your family life.
Whether you are just beginning your path, or
at a point where you would entertain new
options, our team at Vitality Group endeavors
to empower you with the industry’s most
up-to-date data for your benefit.
Market Segment Consensus Growth Forecasts 2017
4. 2016 Salary Guide
Chief Executive Officer $362,000
Chief Operations Officer $283,000
Chief Financial Officer $242,500
Chief Marketing Officer $206,500
Business Development Manager $198,900
Regional Operations Manager $203,800
Building Information Manager $93,000
Visual Design Manager $139,300
Project Enginner $88,600
Safety Executive $139,800
Chief Estimator $197,700
Superintendent 4 $162,000
Superintendent 3 $150,200
2016 Salary Survey Results For Key Construction Management Roles
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Construction Management Role Salary Survey Results
