Project Manager, Construction Salary

The construction project manager is the ultimate authority on development and completion of construction projects. They are responsible for all project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, and project accounting and control. They lend their knowledge with technical direction, and they are also responsible for making sure the job is in compliance with quality standards. The responsibilities of the construction project manager cover all areas of project management, including project planning, time management, contract administration, cost management, quality management, and safety management. They spend their time charting out project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, and the participants in the project. They negotiate contracts with construction crews to get the best work at a reasonable price.

Construction project manager create and assign teams and provide those teams with objective and goals. They must play a role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of what resources will be needed for the project; then, they must acquire necessary resources at the best price, as well as apply and obtain all permits and licensing required for the project. Finally, the construction project manager serve as liaison among the construction team, architects, designers, and owners and stakeholders. By clearly communicating to all of them, time is not wasted on errors and confusion.

Most companies look for the construction project manager to have a bachelor's degree in building science, construction management, or civil engineering, along with five years of work experience as an intern, craft worker, or supervisor. A master's degree will help open doors to the large construction companies. It is wise to also obtain a voluntary certificate from the American Institute of Constructors or The Construction Management Association.

Project Manager, Construction Tasks