Definition
Is a professional responsible for leading a project from inception to execution.
Detail
A construction manager sometimes referred to as a project manager or site manager is a professional within the construction industry concerned with programme, safety, and planning.
Simply put, a company would hire a construction manager to safely oversee and project ensuring it is completed on time and on budget.
A normal day for a construction manager may include:
planning and coordinating a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work,
hiring and managing staff for the project
managing the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control
ensuring the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
checking design documents with architects, surveyors and engineers
promoting and maintaining health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed
maintaining regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management
communicating with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project
dealing with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project
