Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, 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, and implementation.

Other names for Construction Managers: Brickmason Contractor, Bridges and Buildings Supervisor, Building Construction Contractor, Cement Contractor, Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Consultant, Construction Contractor, Construction Coordinator, Construction Foreman, Construction Manager, Construction Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Construction Trades Contractor, Constructor, Contractor, Developer, Drilling and Production Superintendent, Drywall Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Estimator, Excavating Contractor, General Contractor, Home Improvement Contractor, House Wrecker, Job Superintendent, Land Developer, Landscape Contractor, Maintenance of Way Superintendent, Masonry Contractor, Mine Superintendent, Mine Supervisor, Painting Contractor, Paperhanger Contractor, Paving Contractor, Plastering Contractor, Plumbing and Heating Contractor, Plumbing Contractor, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Property Developer, Railroad Construction Director, Road Contractor, Roofing Contractor, Sewer Contractor, Sheet Metal Contractor, Site Manager, Street Contractor, Street Supervisor, Wrecker,

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Direct and supervise workers.
• 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.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
• Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.

• Notebook computers
• Scanners
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

Human resources software

Project management software

Inventory management software

Office suite software

Accounting software

Time accounting software

Word processing software

Charting software

Presentation software

Web page creation and editing software

Calendar and scheduling software

Spreadsheet software

Document management software

Data base user interface and query software

Computer aided design CAD software

Analytical or scientific software

Compliance software

Internet browser software

Electronic mail software