CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Nicole Boland5th Hour

Introduction to Career

The Career I chose was construction manager. I chose this job because it was the only one out of my top five that really interested me, and I would like to have a job someday that is related to this one. Even though I’m not a hundred percent sure that I want to go into this field I think that I would enjoy it if I had to have this as a job. This job is mostly about over seeing the project and making sure that things get done.

Job Description

• Helps to build all kinds of structures• Involved in Renovating and building additions• Orchestrate the entire construction process• Responsible for aspects of a project• Working with clients, architects, and engineers• Decide what order and when each part of the project is completedKeeping everyone organized and on schedule• Buy the materials• Arrange the rental equipment• Hire subcontractors•Do a lot of paperwork

Working Conditions• Spend a lot of time outdoors

• In all weather conditions• Building sites• A lot of scheduling• Phone calls• Paperwork• Planning builds• Job can be stressful• A lot of traveling between office and jobsites• 8 to 9 hour work days; more can be necessary• Spend time in office environments

Training, Qualifications, & Education Required• Background in engineering or construction• 4-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field• A skilled trade• Have the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently• Need to be thorough, detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work well with other people. • Good oral and written communication skills• Have business training

Job Outlook/ Employment

• Expected to grow 17% from 2010 to 2020• The same average for all occupations• Only needed as the level and variety of construction projects expands• Making building energy efficient should create more jobs• Opportunities for qualified jobseekers are expected to be good• A substantial number of construction managers are expected to retire; this will open up more jobs

Earnings

• Paid on an annual salary• Depends on seniority and experience• Salary is usually between $50,000 and $150,000 a year• Median is about $ 84,000 a year• Some construction managers working for large companies can receive benefits (health insurance, paid sick leave, and vacation time) in addition to their salaries

Use of Technology• Accounting software (SRC Cash Flow Forecasting)1. Used to predict how much money will be spent on a

project2. To determine how much they have already spent3. How much more they can spend

• Presentation software program (Microsoft Power Point)1. Show the process of construction2. See the final outcome of the project3. Breaks down everything; can understand it better

• Scheduling software program (AEC Software FastTrack Schedule and Scheduling Software)

1. Keep track of deadlines2. Everyone on track

SummaryThis is the kind of field of work that I am planning on going into but not this job exactly. I’d like to be in something that has more activity involved and not as much paperwork or computers. Something more along the line of architecture or just plan construction are more of what I’m looking at. But it wouldn’t be a bad job to have, and I could live with it if it was the only one open in this field of work.

Sources

https://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?LoginID=90970299-2ccb-44f2-ac08-b5c6b0eec760-&OccNumber=65&Language=English

http://www.lowesforpros.com/keep-control-of-your-projects

http://www.bronzeconstruction.net/quality/

http://fmp.unl.edu/fpc/six_year.html

http://www.gradschools.com/searh-programs/construction-management

http://www.scmagazing.com/2008-salary-and-career-survey-more-than-money/article/111410/

http://newhomedecorations.blogspot.com/2011/07/welcome-to-construction-management.html

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm#tab-6