The Construction Project Manager ensures the timely and costly completion of construction projects by overseeing all phases of the project. He/She works with a variety of stakeholders to schedule and plan work, coordinate equipment and materials, operate within budget, and monitor overall progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversees, manages and directs construction projects from beginning to end
- Reviews and monitors the project in-depth
- Ensures schedule of all the deliverables
- Budgets planning and cost estimating
- Tracks inventory regularly
- Prepares internal and external reports pertaining to job status
- Plans ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
- Monitors and guides compliance with building and safety regulations
- Trains and gives feedback to construction workers and subcontractors
- Ensures tools, materials and equipment
- Manages and mitigates risks
- Always ensure quality construction standards
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in building science, construction management, or civil engineering
- Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software
- In depth knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
- Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
- Thorough familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
Skills needed for this role
The Construction Project Manager must have excellent resource, planning, and time management skills. He/She must have superior management and delegation capabilities. Having leadership, project, and time management skills are also essential for this role.
Career Level
Managerial
Job Specializations
Construction, Operations