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Construction Managers

Construction Managers Nature of Work

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. Construction managers are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by construction departments of companies outside the construction industry.

Construction Managers Work Conditions

Many construction managers work in private organizations such as large construction and development companies or consultancies. Some are employed by government departments while others are self-employed.

Construction Managers Personal Requirements

good communication skills

management and leadership ability

personal drive, initiative and resourcefulness

problem-solving ability

Construction Managers Employment Requirements

A university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology is usually required

A master's degree in project management may be required

Several years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent, are usually required

Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements

Professional engineering status or construction trade certification may be required by some employers.

Construction Managers Duties and Tasks

A construction project manager may perform the following tasks:

consult with architects, engineers and other technical workers to make sure that design intentions are met

control payment to subcontractors by valuation of completed works

control preparation of cost estimates and the documentation for contract bids

coordinate the supply of labor and materials

interpret plans, estimate costs and quantities of materials needed

make sure that building regulations, standards and by-laws are enforced in building operations

plan construction methods and procedures

study building contract documents and negotiate with building owners and subcontractors

supervise construction sites and direct site managers and subcontractors to make sure standards of building performance, quality, cost schedules and safety are maintained

Construction Managers Example Titles

Construction Superintendent

General Contractor

Housing Construction Manager

Project Manager, Construction

Residential Construction Manager

Construction Managers Related Occupations

Architects

Building Contractors

Building Surveyors

Building Technicians

Civil Engineers