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Building on a Whole New Level
The Construction Manager plans, directs, or coordinates, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
RELATED JOB TITLES
Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Foreman, Construction Manager, Construction Services Manager, Construction Superintendent, Job Superintendent
Facts and Stats
Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.
O*NET Code: 11-9021.00
Median wages (annual)
2023
Projected job openings
2023-2033
Projected growth (much faster than average)
2023-2033
What you Need to Know
- Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Cloud-based data access and sharing software — Dropbox; Google Drive; Microsoft SharePoint
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD ; Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D ; Autodesk Revit ; Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software; ISS Construction Manager; UDA Technologies ConstructionSuite; Yardi software
- Document management software — Adobe Acrobat; Axios Systems assyst; Daily Manager; Site Manager
- Project management software — HCSS HeavyBid; HCSS HeavyJob; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; Quantum Software Solutions Quantum Project Manager
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