1. All About Construction Managers Career Information UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

2. What They Do… Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget activities with the construction of structures Participate in the development of a construction project Oversee the organization, scheduling, and implementation of construction UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

3. Education Required… Most require a 4-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

4. Skills They Possess… Critical thinking Active listening Monitoring Reading comprehension Speaking Time management Coordination Management of personnel resources Speech clarity UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

5. Tools They Use… Computers Computer systems Cell phone Scanners PDA or organizer UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

6. Working Conditions… Varies between field office and construction job site Extensive travel is sometimes necessary when job site isn’t close to the main office. Management of overseas construction may require temporary residence in another country. Often “on-call” 24 hours/day Often deals with delays due to weather or work site emergencies Most work more than the standard 40-hour work week. Must be willing to do this for days/weeks until the job is completed. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

7. Knowledge In… Building and construction Administration and management Customer and personal service Engineering and technology Design Grammar Public safety and security Math Mechanics Personnel and human resources Spanish language (many workers/builders are Hispanic) UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

8. Who They Work For… Builders Contractors Construction industry Architectural and engineering firms Local governments Overseas consulting companies UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

9. Income… $36.65 hourly $76,230 annually In Texas: $29.10 hourly $60,500 annually UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.