WHAT DOES A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER DO

WHAT DOES A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER DO

A construction manager (CM) takes charge of the planning, coordination and supervision of construction projects. This includes the construction of a building or a bridge. While doing so, CM ensures that the project is completed on target completion date, the project costs do not exceed the budgeted costs, and the quality standards are met. This requires management of men, materials and processes for accomplishment of preset goals. Here’s a breakdown of their responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Project Planning and Scheduling for Construction:

• Prepare the timeline of the project’s objectives and targets.

• Set project amenities and the duration of the project.

2. Budget Management:

• Evaluate the cost of accomplishing a task, project, or deadline, and draft a budget for it.

• Track the spending on the project in order to ensure that it fits within the determined budgetary measures.

3. Coordination and Management of the Team:

• Supervise the construction team, including contractors and apprentices, all while managing architects and engineers as well.

• Make sure that every relevant party understands what is expected of them.

4. Construction Liability Supervision:

• Supervise construction work to make sure that it is as per the expectations of the safety standards and the blueprint.

• Settle problems or disagreements that arise during construction.

5. Risk Management:

• Prevent any possible areas of conflict or setbacks in time and offer counterarguments and solutions.

• Take precautions in order to lessen risks to people and property.

6. Quality Assurance:

• Verify that raw inputs and finished products satisfy the necessary standards.

• Monitor quality control at critical points of construction process.

7. Building regulations Compliance:

• Get planning permission from construction authorities and ensure approval of the construction project adhering to the required standards as set by the authorities.