Construction managers coordinate and supervise the building of all types of residential, commercial, industrial, and civic structures — from roads to bridges, and office buildings to factories. A construction manager must have a deep understanding of all facets of the building process, from the initial planning and foundational work through to project completion. The job is to oversee a lot of moving pieces at once, and keep the project on track, on time, and on budget. Act as the intermediary between clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and regulatory.

Objectives of this role

• Manage worksites for new-construction as well as remodeling projects, coordinating activities and ensuring that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives
• Provide direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors when doing groundwork to ensure that quality standards are being met
• Liaise with engineers, architects, and others working on a project
• Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, timetables, and resources
• Identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues
• Adhere to legal regulations, building and safety codes, and other requirements

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other specialists; hire full-time and part-time subcontractors and laborers and coordinate their schedules
• Visit sites regularly during construction — including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeouts — and attend status and coordination meetings
• Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable and that tools and equipment are in good working condition
• Maintain and update SOW and preconstruction documents, and meet contract obligations by developing relationships with reliable contractors and vendors
• Respond efficiently and effectively to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions