Serving as an information resource by coordinating tenant's work, participating in meetings, resolving disputes, providing ongoing feedback, and coordinating project punch list and close-out.Ĭonstruction Manager Requirements & Skills 1.
Coordinating with tenant's design and construction personnel to ensure accuracy in the owner's development of tenant's documents.
Reviewing tenant leases and requirements as it pertains to the carrier's obligations, ensuring the carrier meets the requirements while controlling project cost.
Maintaining relationships and acting as the carrier's liaison in matters associated with Federal, State, and Municipal matters, including the City's permitting and inspection requirements.
Attending local meetings, approval meetings, and conferences on behalf of the carrier documenting and taking action on items in the carrier's interests.
Reviewing and approving contractor payment requests.
Reviewing change proposals, proposal requests, requests for information, supplemental instructions, and other contract documentation as required on behalf of the carrier's interests.
Working closely with the contractor, architect, civil engineer, and associated consultants in developing site specific value engineering options for the work.
Monitoring and ensuring schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
Developing initial project specific cost estimates and taking lead responsibility with the budgetary management of the various cost components of the project.
Providing coordination and input as needed with utility companies providing services and infrastructure for the project, including schedule and cost management.
Assisting in the identification and qualification of the various sub-contractor required for the project, including all site and building trades.
Serving as jobsite representative for the carrier.
The BLS projects the job outlook at 17 percent through 2020, compared to 14 percent for all other occupations. While most construction general managers work full-time, they put in overtime when approaching deadlines, are self-employed or emergencies arise. A general construction manager's salary might include bonuses and overtime pay. While the lowest 10 percent earned less than $50,240, the highest 10 percent earned in excess of $150,250. The median annual wage for construction managers, as reported by the BLS, was $83,860 as of May 2010. Because tempers can flare, a general construction manager must be able to mediate conflict and soothe egos to get the job done. It is not enough to manage crises as they arise, however those who excel at the job take the initiate to put policies and procedures in place that prevent accidents, extra work and waste. An analytical mind, attention to detail and ability to make impromptu decisions based on objective criteria are skills a general project manager must possess. They obtain the necessary permits and required variances and manage the details for several projects at once.īecause so much of his job involves multi-tasking, a general construction manager benefits from learning the tools project managers use to track, record and evaluate projects. General construction managers often interface with trade professionals, such as stonemasons and carpenters, and regulatory officials such as government workers and lawyers. They enforce safety rules and make sure all workers have the right tools, equipment and materials to get the job done correctly. General construction managers coordinate workers' schedules ensuring each person completes their work in the correct order for the project to progress efficiently. Once hired, new construction managers typically work first as assistants under more experienced professionals for a period of several weeks to several months depending on the employer and the applicant's experience. Bachelor’s programs typically prepare construction managers to handle areas including project design, management, construction methods, cost estimation, building codes and standards and management skills. The minimum qualification for a general construction manager is an associate's degree however, many applicants have earned their bachelor’s degrees in fields such as construction science, building science, construction management or engineering.