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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

construction general contractor

Construction general contractors take on the responsibility to deliver a construction project.

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Description

Construction general contractors take on the responsibility to deliver a construction project. They participate on bid processes for construction projects and hire subcontractors to deliver the different stages of the construction process from beginning to completion. They make sure subcontractors hold up their part of the agreement and work in the construction site to make sure the project is delivered in time and according to agreed standards.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
contract lawreal estate marketgreen building practicesconstruction product regulation
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
energy performance of buildingsenergy efficiencybuilding codesenvelope systems for buildingszero-energy building designdesign principlesdecommissioningquantity surveyingquality assurance methodologiesrenewable energyproject commissioning
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
audit contractorsmanage contractsmonitor construction siteidentify customer objectivescheck construction compliancecommunicate with customersfollow health and safety procedures in constructionkeep records of work progressmonitor contractor performancecoordinate construction activitiesperform quality control of design during a runmonitor parameters' compliance in construction projectsensure compliance with construction project deadlineread standard blueprints
OPTIONALOptional competences
inspect construction suppliesmanage health and safety standardsuse safety equipment in constructionplan shifts of employeesadvise architectscommunicate with construction crewsreview construction projectsplan allocation of spaceperform project managementcoordinate marketing plan actions

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

39 total
18 essential · 21 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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