Construction manager
Code 1323.1
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- construction equipment related to building materials
- cost management
- project management
- construction industry
- building materials industry
- civil engineering
- quality standards
- construction product regulation
- budgetary principles
Skills and competences
- advise on construction materials
- check construction compliance
- communicate with construction crews
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- manage contracts
- identify customer's needs
- interpret technical requirements
- plan construction of houses
- prepare construction documents
- review construction projects
- oversee construction project
- work in a construction team
Transversal competences
- apply safety management
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- identify construction materials from blueprints
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences