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2 Construction Management - Key Skills That A Construction Project Manager Should Have www.davidzarett.com Construction management entails overseeing, organizing as well as planning the activities that are involved in a construction job. This work is undertaken by a project manager who acts on behalf of the contract or builder that has been hired to carry out the construction project. The process and requirements among different construction projects may vary significantly depending on the type of building that is being constructed.

3 Construction Management - Key Skills That A Construction Project Manager Should Have www.davidzarett.com It is important to make sure that the project manager is skilled and qualified to handle the project with finesse. He or she is the one who will be charged with the responsibility of managing the team in a large-sized project so as to ensure that everything is built with strict compliance. The project manager is also supposed to keep the construction project running within a specific budget and a predetermined timeframe.

4 Construction Management - Key Skills That A Construction Project Manager Should Have www.davidzarett.com Other tasks and responsibilities that he or she will be in charge of include writing contracts, acting as a go-between for various contractors that are involved in the project, obtaining permits, hiring subcontractors and providing estimates at different stages of the work. A very important skill that a project manager needs to have for a construction project is the ability to appreciate the entire construction process from the beginning to the end.

5 Construction Management - Key Skills That A Construction Project Manager Should Have www.davidzarett.com He or she is supposed to be familiar with the materials and equipment that will be used in this project. The project manager should also have the required knowledge and experience to tackle any problems that they might encounter throughout the building project. It is also important for a project manager to be a great communicator. This is because he or she will be discussing matters with various contractors that will also be involved in the project.

6 Construction Management - Key Skills That A Construction Project Manager Should Have www.davidzarett.com Technology is at the core of every project nowadays, including building projects. It is therefore very important for the project manager to be able to use latest technology as well as construction related software that is related to the project he or she is handling. This way, he or she can know what is being done and contribute accordingly for the betterment of the project.

7 Construction Management - Key Skills That A Construction Project Manager Should Have www.davidzarett.com It also becomes easier for him or her to manage the project and keep the team and project itself on schedule. It can also cut costs significantly. A good educational background is also mandatory for a good project manager for a construction project. Common types of degrees that such a person can pursue include building sciences, architecture, engineering and construction management.

8 Construction Management - Key Skills That A Construction Project Manager Should Have www.davidzarett.com They provide a foundation for a career path in the construction industry. They also provide a good platform for understanding the theoretical ideas that are involved in construction practices. There is no substitute for experience in this line of work, so it is very important for the construction project manager to combine his or her educational background with real world experience to be successful.

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