Construction Managers

• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
• Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
• Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
• Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
• Develop or implement quality control programs.
• Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
• Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
• Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.