Potential Positions Construction manager, administration of general management. foreman, construction area manager, construction coordinator, construction project manager, contractor, job superintendent
Employment Outlook Construction managers are in high demand with an expectation of a growing field.
Typical Tasks • 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.
• Make decisions and solve problems
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work
• Inspect equipment, structures, or material
This program typically starts in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Quarters