Construction+Managers

Sanil Reddy

Job Title: Construction Managers

Job Description: Construction managers have to plan, direct, supervise, and budget usually with a couple of people the activities related to the maintenance of various facilities. They participate in new construction projects and oversee the development from start to finish. Interests:

Tasks Completed in this Career: Construction managers have to schedule the steps and budget time required to meet the deadlines. They have to prepare contracts and negotiate the cost of the project with the owners. Also, they have to oversee workers to make sure the jobs are done on time before moving to the next step. They have to obtain all necessary permits and licenses to proceed with the project. Construction managers should participate in dealing with delays and bad weather that become obstacles for the work to be done

Skills Needed: Good oral and written communication skills are important construction managers. They should be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, as well as working under pressure. The ability to manage several major activities at once, while analyzing and resolving specific problems, is essential. Familiarity with computers and and software programs related to construction management are important.

Knowledge/Education Required: A bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management, building science, or civil engineering, plus work experience, is needed.

Training Programs: Practical construction experience is important when one is entering the job. It can be earned through an internship, a cooperative education program, a job in the construction trades, or another job in the construction industry. Some people become construction managers after having experience as construction craftworkers, carpenters, masons, plumbers, or electricians.

Wages: $79,860 per year was the average wage calculated for 2008.

Outlook: Employment of construction managers is projected to increase by 17 percent during the 2008–18 decade,significantlyfaster than most occupations in the field.

Related Jobs: Cost estimators, engineering and natural science majors, and ladscape architects are some jobs related to construction managers.