Construction managers plan and direct the operations of organizations engaged in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial construction.

They may:

Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates;

Prepare schedules and milestones for projects, monitor progress and issue progress reports to clients;

Prepare contracts and negotiate changes with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors;

Develop and implement quality control programs;
Represent their companies on matters such as business services and union contract negotiations;
Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions; and

Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and staff.

Construction Manager