All About Construction Managers

Career Information

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What They Do…

Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget activities with the construction of structures

Participate in the development of a construction project

Oversee the organization, scheduling, and implementation of construction

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Education Required…

Most require a 4-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.

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Skills They Possess…

Critical thinking Active listening Monitoring Reading comprehension Speaking Time management Coordination Management of personnel resources Speech clarity

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Tools They Use…

Computers Computer systems Cell phone Scanners PDA or organizer

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Working Conditions…

Varies between field office and construction job site Extensive travel is sometimes necessary when job site

isn’t close to the main office. Management of overseas construction may require

temporary residence in another country. Often “on-call” 24 hours/day Often deals with delays due to weather or work site

emergencies Most work more than the standard 40-hour work week.

Must be willing to do this for days/weeks until the job is completed.

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Knowledge In… Building and construction Administration and management Customer and personal service Engineering and technology Design Grammar Public safety and security Math Mechanics Personnel and human resources Spanish language (many workers/builders are Hispanic)

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Who They Work For…

Builders Contractors Construction industry Architectural and engineering firms Local governments Overseas consulting companies

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Income…

$36.65 hourly $76,230 annually

In Texas: $29.10 hourly $60,500 annually

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