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Career: Construction Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, 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, and implementation.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. |
100
|
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer. |
100
|
Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. |
100
|
Develop and implement quality control programs. |
97
|
Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines. |
97
|
Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site. |
97
|
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out. |
94
|
Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports. |
94
|
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations. |
94
|
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods. |
91
|
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. |
84
|
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers. |
78
|
Direct and supervise workers. |
75
|
Obtain all necessary permits and licenses. |
72
|
Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites. |
69
|
Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing. |
63
|
Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects. |
38
|
Direct acquisition of land for construction projects. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
84
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
83
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
82
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
80
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
74
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
74
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
74
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
73
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
72
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
72
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
69
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
67
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
66
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
66
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
66
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
66
|
Processing Information
|
64
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
64
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
64
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
64
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
64
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
63
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
60
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
59
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
58
|
Thinking Creatively
|
57
|
Interacting With Computers
|
57
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
57
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
51
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
46
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
46
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
45
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
32
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
32
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
31
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
24
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
21
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
16
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
15
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|