§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

construction manager

Construction managers are responsible for the planning and coordination of the construction projects.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

budgetary principles construction industry quality standards construction equipment related to building materials project management civil engineering cost management energy conservation green building practices building materials industry construction product regulation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

construction methods energy efficiency nuclear energy radiation protection building construction principles total quality control contract law environmental legislation corporate social responsibility quantity surveying project commissioning

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage contracts identify construction materials from blueprints interpret technical requirements identify customer's needs liaise with architects check construction compliance work in a construction team communicate with construction crews ensure compliance with legal requirements review construction projects prepare construction documents apply safety management oversee construction project advise on construction materials calculate needs for construction supplies plan construction of houses

OPTIONALOptional competences

audit contractors manage environmental impact integrate engineering principles in architectural design participate in governmental tenders order construction supplies follow nuclear plant safety precautions carry out tendering communicate with customers monitor contractor performance integrate building requirements in the architectural design design power plant systems consider building constraints in architectural designs manage construction archive ensure compliance with environmental legislation monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects review construction plans authorisations ensure compliance with construction project deadline manage budgets

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