Construction Managers
Code: 11-9021.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Concrete Foreman
Construction Area Manager
Construction Foreman
Construction Management Supervisor
Construction Manager
Construction Services Manager
Construction Superintendent
General Superintendent
Job Superintendent
Site Manager
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
- Develop or implement quality control programs.
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Yardi software
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Project management software
HCSS HeavyJob
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Resource Management
selecting and managing the best workers for a job
managing your time and the time of other people
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
product and service development
Business
management
customer service
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Enterprising
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
Key Work Styles:
Initiative
Self-Confidence
Leadership Orientation
Perseverance
Adaptability
Stress Tolerance
Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Managers
Salaries for a Construction Managers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Construction Managers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Construction Managers include: Database software, Yardi software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, HCSS HeavyJob, Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Construction Managers is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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