Construction Manager

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Interior

Work setting

• Urban area
• Residential construction
• General office
• Commercial and/or industrial construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Select trade subcontractors and co-ordinate their activities
• Plan and manage budgets
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Develop risk management plans
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Visio
• AutoCAD
• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability