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Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, 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, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

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25 tasks20 core, 5 supplemental
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ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
Code
11-9021.00SOC 2018: 11-9021

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  1. Task 1. Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.Core taskTask 20332Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  2. Task 2. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.Core taskTask 3326Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  3. Task 3. Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.Core taskTask 20336Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  4. Task 4. Direct and supervise construction or related workers.Core taskTask 20340Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  5. Task 5. Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.Core taskTask 20334Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  6. Task 6. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.Core taskTask 3314Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  7. Task 7. Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.Core taskTask 3315Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  8. Task 8. Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.Core taskTask 3323Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  9. Task 9. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.Core taskTask 3318Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  10. Task 10. Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.Core taskTask 20333Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  11. Task 11. Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.Core taskTask 20335Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  12. Task 12. Develop or implement quality control programs.Core taskTask 3327Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  13. Task 13. Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.Core taskTask 3325Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2020
  14. Task 14. Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.Core taskTask 3317Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  15. Task 15. Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.Core taskTask 20339Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  16. Task 16. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.Core taskTask 19522Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  17. Task 17. Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.Core taskTask 19523Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  18. Task 18. Develop or implement environmental protection programs.Core taskTask 19520Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  19. Task 19. Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.Core taskTask 20337Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  20. Task 20. Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models.Core taskTask 20338Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  21. Task 21. Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.Supplemental taskTask 19518Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  22. Task 22. Secure third-party verification from sources, such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED), to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects.Supplemental taskTask 19524Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2020
  23. Task 23. Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts.Supplemental taskTask 19519Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  24. Task 24. Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge.Supplemental taskTask 19521Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  25. Task 25. Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.Supplemental taskTask 3331Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020

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