Average Construction Project Leader Salary

Job Description for Construction Project Leader

A construction project leader is responsible for a wide variety of tasks to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and within budget. They are in charge of overseeing projects' overall planning, which includes providing a technical direction, creating schedules, collaborating with relevant staff members, and generating budgets. Generally, these leaders create teams, develop each team's goals, and assign responsibilities; they develop work plans and revise them as needed.

Additionally, construction project leaders must oversee contract administration and regularly communicate with contractors responsible for completing portions of the project. During construction, project leaders need to ensure that projects proceed on schedule and within budget. They hold regular meetings with all relevant teams and conduct periodic inspections of the construction site(s), developing and implementing changes to work plans as needed. These leaders also work to determine ways to improve efficiency and resource use.

To become a construction project leader, a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field is generally needed; a postgraduate degree in construction management may be beneficial. A minimum of five years’ experience in construction projects is also typically required. Construction project leaders need to have excellent communication skills, a good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering, and knowledge of relevant safety and legal issues. These professionals should also have excellent leadership and organizational skills, as well as be able to work under pressure. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

• Set schedules and staffing for multiple construction projects.
• Document scope of work and update if situations change.
• Work with clients and internal teams to determine feasibility, risks and priorities.
• Work with planning and construction teams to meet deliverable goals.
• Create, validate, update and oversee invoicing and budgets for projects.

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