Construction manager NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for construction manager.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for construction manager is 70010 (Construction managers), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
70010
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 70010 covers
Construction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by construction departments of companies outside the construction industry.
| Unit group | 70010 — Construction managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
- Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
- Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
- Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Develop and implement quality control programs
- Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
To use NOC 70010 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 70010 →
Other job titles under NOC 70010
- Commercial construction manager
- Construction project manager
- Construction superintendent
- General contractor
- Housing construction manager
- Industrial construction manager
- Pipeline construction manager
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 70010, one of these may fit better:
- Building construction inspector — NOC 22233 (Construction inspectors, TEER 2)
- Construction boilermaker — NOC 72103 (Boilermakers, TEER 2)
- Construction crane operator — NOC 72500 (Crane operators, TEER 2)
- Construction driller — NOC 73402 (Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction, TEER 3)
- Construction electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Construction electrician apprentice — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Construction engineer — NOC 21300 (Civil engineers, TEER 1)
- Construction equipment mechanic — NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for construction manager?+
In NOC 2021, "construction manager" is an example title in unit group 70010 — Construction managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is construction manager eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 70010 is TEER 0, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does construction manager get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 70010 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a construction manager get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 70010 is on IRCC's list for Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says construction manager but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 70010. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.