Profession construction manager

Construction supervisors co-ordinate, supervise and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the construction and repair of buildings and structures.

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Personality Type

• Enterprising / Realistic

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Knowledge

• Construction equipment related to building materials

  Equipment required for handling building materials in all stages of construction, from foundation work to external and internal finish.

• Quality standards

  The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

• Building materials industry

  Supplier, brands and types of products and goods available on the market of building materials.

• Project management

  Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.

• Construction industry

  The products, brands and suppliers active in the construction field.

• Construction product regulation

  Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.

• Civil engineering

  The engineering discipline that studies the design, construction and maintenance of naturally built works such as roads, buildings, and canals.

• Cost management

  The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.

• Budgetary principles

  Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

Skills

• Manage contracts

  Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes.

• Assess construction compliance

  Determine whether a construction complies with laws and regulations.

• Work in a construction team

  Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.

• Communicate with construction crews

  Exchange information with the construction crews or supervisors to ensure smooth progress of the construction project. Obtain updates on the progress and any obstacles, and inform the crews of any changes in the schedule or procedures.

• Prepare construction documents

  Draft, update and archive documents concerning the planning and implementation of construction or renovation projects including information about security systems and accounting documentation.

• Interpret technical requirements

  Analyse, understand and apply the information provided regarding technical conditions.

• Calculate needs for construction supplies

  Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.

• Advise on construction materials

  Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.

• Identify customer's needs

  Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

• Plan construction of houses

  Draw up blueprints for the construction of houses and other types of buildings. Calculate and estimate the required materials and coordinate and supervise activities of workers executing the several construction techniques needed for the building process.

• Apply safety management

  Apply and supervise measures and regulations concerning security and safety in order to maintain a safe environment in the workplace.

• Review construction projects

  Review the documents and applications for building projects, discuss necessary changes with the contractors, and forward the documents to the building authorities if needed. Document any deviation from the original plans and inform the authorities.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements

  Guarantee compliance with established and applicable standards and legal requirements such as specifications, policies, standards or law for the goal that organisations aspire to achieve in their efforts.

• Oversee construction project

  Make sure that the construction project is carried out in compliance with the building permit, the execution plans, the performance and design specifications, and the relevant regulations.

• Identify construction materials from blueprints

  Identify materials defined by the sketches and blueprints of the building to be constructed.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB