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Home > Explore Career Paths > Construction Manager |
Every construction project needs a general contractor to oversee the entire process. A water agency's construction manager works as its general contractor for projects such as a new office building or a pipeline or reservoir. The construction manager must:
• review building plans with civil, environmental, structural, and electrical engineers; • understand environmental and safety requirements; • oversee the schedule and budget for the work, as well as hiring and supervising the employees; • schedule the flow of work for subcontractors (electricians, for example, cannot work until walls are built); • make sure the work of subcontractors (such as earth movers, carpenters, masons, electrician, and plumbers) is high quality and agrees with the terms of the contract Education: On-the-job training; two- or four-year degree in the building trades Certificates, licenses: No Desirable traits and skills: Able to manage complex and multiple tasks; enjoy working outdoor; able to manage people; good with math and budgets. For more information: Associated Builders and Contractors 1300 North 17th St. Rosslyn, VA 22209 http://www.abc.org Construction Management Association of America 7918 Jones Branch Dr., Suite 540 McLean, VA 22102 http://www.cmaanet.org/ |