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Construction Manager
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The overall responsibility of the Construction Manager is to coordinate a construction project to make sure it’s completed correctly, on time and within budget. Construction Managers typically work for construction companies or individual clients to provide leadership and guidance. Managing the construction process from start to finish, they work closely with the Project Owner and Contractor to identify the project’s budget and establish tools, materials and professionals needed to achieve their goals.
A Construction Manager, or Construction Supervisor, oversees the construction process for buildings, bridges, roads and other structures. Their duties include upholding the safety and quality of the project, adhering to budgets to complete cost-effective tasks and reviewing contracts to make sure that current practices align with the project specifications.
A Construction Manager should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Construction Manager should be able to execute:
- Choosing tools, materials and processes to use in the construction project and tracking the inventory of those items
- Keeping daily employee logs and monitoring the conduct of Construction Workers and Contractors
- Ensuring that the construction project complies with all safety and building regulations
- Conducting an in-depth analysis of the project to develop the budget and deliverables
- Identifying, managing and mitigating risk factors to ensure the construction goes smoothly
- Working closely with Architects, Engineers, Contractors and clients to establish the requirements for the construction project
A competitive Construction Manager will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid grasp of construction methods, building compliance and safety regulations
- Comfort with technology and familiarity with construction management software programs
- Leadership skills, including task delegation and staff management
- Knowledge of basic accounting procedures, including making financial projections and creating project budgets
- Decision-making, analytical and negotiation skills
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