Construction Manager

Construction Managers plan, direct, or coordinate, 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, budgeting, and implementation. They Include managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing

Some of the job titles of this field are Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Foreman, Construction Manager, Construction Services Manager, Construction Superintendent, and Job Superintendent

Occupation specific Information

Tasks:

·         Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.

·         Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.

·         Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.

·         Direct and supervise construction or related workers.

·         Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.

Occupational Requirement

Work Activities

·         Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources

·         Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

·         Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

·         Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

·         Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Education & Experience Requirement

Education

B.Tech in Civil Engineering/M.Tech in construction technology and management /Postgraduate diploma in construction management  

Related Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Skills Required

Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Speaking — talking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge Required

Building and Construction —Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Administration and Management —Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Engineering and Technology —Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service —Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Worker Characteristic

• Enterprising — Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

• Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

• Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labour, athletics, or protective services.

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