As Construction Manager, you are the 'boots' on the ground, ensuring that the subcontractors execute correctly and timely all scheduled activities according to the contractual specifications. You coordinate the execution, monitor planning, budget, and safety, and act as a liaison between the client, subcontractors, architects, and engineering. You work independently, are hands-on, and translate plans into concrete results on the construction site.
Planning & coordination
- Drawing up, monitoring, and adjusting the site schedule.
- Estimating margins and realistic feasibility (scaffolding, hoisting, concrete pouring, welding, assembly, backfilling, lay down areas, contractor villages, etc.).
- Coordinating with engineering and suppliers.
Budget & quality
- Monitoring costs and efficiency.
- Monitoring the quality of execution: order on the site, safety, organization, and compliance with agreements.
Problem-solving
- Thinking on your feet and offering pragmatic solutions thanks to your experience in execution.
- Using technical insight into civil engineering and construction processes to overcome obstacles.
Communication & collaboration
- Acting as a link between the client, architect, engineering, and contractors.
- Translating the dynamics on the construction site into achievable goals in terms of safety, quality, and progress.
Formal responsibilities
- Taking care of permitting and other legal obligations.
- Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.