Occupation
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. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
$114,990 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 11-9021.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
- 02Develop or implement quality control programs.
- 03Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- 04Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
- 05Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
- 06Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
- 07Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
- 08Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
- 09Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
- 10Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
- 11Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
- 12Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Construction ForemanConstruction ManagerConstruction SuperintendentGeneral SuperintendentConcrete ForemanConstruction Area ManagerConstruction Management SupervisorConstruction Services ManagerJob SuperintendentSite Manager
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Knowledge the job leans on
Building and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalProduction and ProcessingEconomics and Accounting
Skills that carry over from service
Management of Personnel ResourcesJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementCoordinationNegotiationSystems AnalysisManagement of Financial Resources