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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 11-9021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Construction Managers

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.

What this job is about

Ensure successful completion of construction projects while adhering to regulations.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Inspect project compliance

    Review construction sites to ensure adherence to building and safety codes.

  2. 2

    Plan project activities

    Coordinate construction schedules and activities to meet project deadlines.

  3. 3

    Prepare budget estimates

    Develop and submit budget estimates and progress reports for review.

  4. 4

    Supervise construction workers

    Direct and oversee the work of construction and related personnel.

  5. 5

    Obtain necessary permits

    Apply for and secure all required permits and licenses for construction.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk RevitGoogle DocsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementProcore softwareSAP softwareTrimble SketchUp ProYardi software

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