According to a Research and Markets report, the U.S. construction industry is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2022 and annually through 2025. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also reported that the employment of construction managers is projected to grow 11% by 2030, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

With the increased need for construction workers, there is also a high demand for construction managers. In the state of Florida a General Contractor can fill the role of construction manager. To become a Certified General Contractor in Florida, you must have the following requirements:

You must be able to prove one of the following options in order to submit your application to the DBPR.

1. 4 year construction-related degree from an accredited college and 1 year experience on the job.
2. 1 year experience as a foreman and not less than 3 years of credits from accredited college-level courses.
3. 1 year as a worker, 1 year experience as a foreman, and 2 years of credits from accredited college-level courses.
4. 2 years as a worker, 1 year as a foreman, and 1 year of credits from accredited college-level courses.
5. 4 years as a worker or foreman of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.

Construction Related Experience:

You must provide experience in the following areas of construction in order to be eligible for this particular license.

1. Foundation/Slabs greater than 20,000 sqft.
2. Masonry walls
3. Steel erection
4. Column erection
5. Formwork for structural reinforced concrete
6. Elevated slabs
7. Construction site that is 4 stories or higher