Construction Managers

Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.

Job Task

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Direct and supervise workers.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

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