construction manager
Construction managers are responsible for the planning and coordination of the construction projects. They provide expertise in the design phase of construction projects by facilitating a better estimate of the costs and the functional implications. They participate on bid processes for construction projects and handle subcontractors to deliver the different stages of the construction process from beginning to completion. They strive to enhance the value of the projects both improving efficiency and creating value for customers.
Also called: construction project manager, construction project cost consultant, development project cost manager, construction cost consultant, development project cost consultant
- 27
- essential skills
- 29
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 1323
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- quantity surveyor8 skills in common
- installation engineer7 skills in common
- civil engineer6 skills in common
- building materials specialised seller4 skills in common
- compliance engineer4 skills in common
- construction general contractor4 skills in common
- construction general supervisor4 skills in common
- construction quality manager4 skills in common
Essential skills
27- advise on construction materials
- apply safety management
- budgetary principles
- building materials industry
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- check construction compliance
- civil engineering
- communicate with construction crews
- construction equipment related to building materials
- construction industry
- construction product regulation
- cost management
- energy conservation
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- green building practices
- identify construction materials from blueprints
- identify customer's needs
- interpret technical requirements
- liaise with architects
- manage contracts
- oversee construction project
- plan construction of houses
- prepare construction documents
- project management
- quality standards
- review construction projects
- work in a construction team
Optional skills
29- audit contractors
- building construction principles
- carry out tendering
- communicate with customers
- consider building constraints in architectural designs
- construction methods
- contract law
- corporate social responsibility
- design power plant systems
- energy efficiency
- ensure compliance with construction project deadline
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- environmental legislation
- follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- integrate building requirements in the architectural design
- integrate engineering principles in architectural design
- manage budgets
- manage construction archive
- manage environmental impact
- monitor contractor performance
- monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
- nuclear energy
- order construction supplies
- participate in governmental tenders
- project commissioning
- quantity surveying
- radiation protection
- review construction plans authorisations
- total quality control
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