Signs a Career as a Construction Manager is for You

A Construction Manager is responsible for the completion of a construction project safely and to budget and deadlines. Here are the signs you’d make a good construction manager:

You have…

• excellent communication skills and leadership skills
• strong planning and organisational skills
• resilience and the ability to solve problems and make decisions
• attention to detail
• commercial awareness
• an awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation
• numerical and IT skills, including knowledge of relevant building methods and project management software to manage information and finances during the project.

You want to…

• plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings and budget
• plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment
• hire and manage staff for the project
• manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, checking materials and inspecting work 
• ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
• promote and maintain health and safety
• maintain regular communication with clients to inform them of progress on the project

You don’t mind…

• 40-45 hour working weeks
• occasional working outside of contracted hours close to deadlines
• outdoor working
• protective clothing
• a low ratio of women to men in the industry

Getting started

A degree, Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, foundation degree or BTEC in one of the following subjects is advantageous:

• construction management
• building management
• building studies
• project management
• engineering – including civil engineering
• Surveying.

Alternatively, it is possible to enter the career at an entry-level position and gain experience and qualifications while working or by completing a formal apprenticeship. Experience in construction will give you the relevant knowledge and contacts require to progress in this field.

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Article source: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/construction-manager