Class Code 5606
Workers Comp (NCCI)Contractor — Project Manager, Construction Executive or Superintendent
Supervisory construction personnel who manage through subordinates and don’t perform hands-on trade work. Far cheaper than trade codes — and tightly policed: pick up a hammer regularly and the payroll belongs in the trade code.
Operations commonly included
- Project managers and construction executives
- Superintendents supervising through foremen
- Estimating executives who never work tools
Commonly classified elsewhere
- Working foremen (trade codes — full stop)
- Owners who swing hammers (trade codes)
- Office staff (8810)
Real-world example
A PM who visits sites, runs schedules, and directs foremen is 5606. The day he installs cabinets, that payroll belongs in 5437.
⚠️ Common audit mistake The most-challenged code in construction: auditors interview for hands-on work. Duties documentation decides it.
State variation: Some states restrict or interpret supervisory codes tightly.
Rated on: Gross payroll, per $100.
Trades that use this code
Related codes
Classification varies by state and carrier — several states use independent bureaus, and carriers file their own GL codes. Confirm your fit with a licensed agent before relying on any code. 🤝