Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate

supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance

of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual

development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling,

budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction

fields, such as carpentry or plumbing

Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time

required to meet deadlines

Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors,

or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures,

complaints, or construction problems.

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and

additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients,

suppliers and subcontractors

Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or

cost tracking reports

Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to

administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer

Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the

construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems

Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad

weather, or emergencies at construction site

Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with

building and safety codes, or other regulations

Study job specifications to determine appropriate

construction methods

Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete

specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing

Obtain all necessary permits and licenses

Direct and supervise workers.

Develop or implement quality control programs

Develop or implement quality control programs

Requisition supplies or materials to complete

construction projects

Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction

sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out

Direct acquisition of land for construction projects

Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to

construction sites.

Evaluate construction methods and determine

cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers

Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or

minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.

Develop construction budgets that compare green and

non-green construction alternatives in terms of short-term costs, long-term

costs, or environmental impacts.

Develop or implement environmental protection programs

Perform or contract others to perform

prebuilding assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of

magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and

sustainability assessments