Construction Manager Job Description

A construction manager is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and execution of various construction projects. This includes overseeing the budget, scheduling, and coordination of personnel involved in the project, as well as ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.

• Overseeing the entire construction process from start to finish.
• Developing and managing the project budget.
• Scheduling and coordinating subcontractors and other personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes and regulations.
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitoring the progress of the project and making necessary adjustments.
• Resolving any conflicts that arise between subcontractors or other personnel.
• Ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Maintaining accurate records of all project activities.
• Supervising the quality of work performed by subcontractors and other personnel.

• Leadership: Construction managers must be able to lead teams of workers and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• Communication: Construction managers must be able to effectively communicate with other professionals, such as engineers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Problem-Solving: Construction managers must be able to anticipate and solve problems that arise during the course of a project.
• Organization: Construction managers must be able to keep track of multiple projects and ensure that they stay on schedule and within budget.
• Technical Knowledge: Construction managers must have a strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and other technical aspects of construction.
• Negotiation: Construction managers must be able to negotiate with contractors and subcontractors to get the best deals.
• Budgeting: Construction managers must be able to create and manage budgets for projects.
• Time Management: Construction managers must be able to manage their time and the time of their team in order to complete projects on time and within budget.

A construction manager's day-to-day duties vary depending on the project, but he or she is responsible for overseeing the entire construction process from start to finish. A construction manager typically lays out plans and technical designs, reviews bids, obtains permits and inspections, recruits and manages subcontractors, ensures quality control, monitors progress, and oversees scheduling and budgets. He or she monitors and helps to solve any problems that may arise during the construction process to ensure the project goes smoothly and is completed on time and within budget. Additionally, the construction manager must communicate regularly with stakeholders and report on the project status.

Construction managers play a key role in overseeing projects from start to finish. While a degree in construction management and experience as a construction manager are beneficial, other roles and industries can provide the necessary skills for construction managers. Those include project management positions, engineering roles, oversight of trades, labor relations, and activities in the finance and insurance industries.

Five compatible job titles for a construction manager include:

• Project Manager
• Senior Engineer
• Construction Supervisor
• Labor Relations Manager
• Risk Manager
• Estimator
• Quality Control Manager
• Site Manager
• Field Coordinator
• Supply Chain Manager