11-9021 construction manager

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Summary Report for:11-9021.00 - Construction Managers

Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with theconstruction and maintenance of structures, facilit ies, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of aconstruction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.

Sample of reported job titles: Project Manager, Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent, Estimator,Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Foreman, General Contractor, Job Superintendent,Project Superintendent

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Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activi ties | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Interests | Work

Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Additional Information

Tasks

Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.

Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolvematters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects,consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.

Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing theowner or developer.

Plan, organize, and direct act ivities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities,and systems.

Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.

Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.

Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.

Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting orplumbing.

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Tools & Technology

Tools used in this occupation:

Lasers

Level sensors or transmitters Transit levels

Levels

Notebook computers Laptop computers

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Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers Pocket personal computers PC

Technology used in this occupation:

Calendar and scheduling software AEC Software FastTrack Schedule; Scheduling software

Data base user interface and query software Bechtel Software SETROUTE; Database software; Integratedconstruction management software; Lombardi Teamworks

Document management software Axios Systems assyst; Daily Manager; Site Manager

Presentation software Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software HCSS HeavyBid; Quantum Project Manager software; UDA ConstructionOffice Construction Management; Versa-Calc Jobber 6 Construction Calculator

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Knowledge

Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction orrepair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategicplanning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, andcoordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personalservices. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation ofcustomer satisfaction.

Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of variousgoods and services.

Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans,

blueprints, drawings, and models.

English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning andspelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promoteeffective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Personnel and Human Resources Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment,selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Skills

Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the pointsbeing made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,conclusions or approaches to problems.




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Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifyingthe best people for the job.

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop andevaluate options and implement solutions.

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to makeimprovements or take corrective action.

Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solvingand decision-making.

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken

words and sentences.

Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involvesolving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that makesense.

Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Far Vision The ability to see details at a distance.Information Ordering The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to aspecific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includesfinding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the bestsolution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers,and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, andaccomplish your work.

Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.




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Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) toprogram, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information inwritten or electronic/magnetic form.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolvinggrievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplishtasks.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing construct ive and cooperative workingrelationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

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Work Context

Electronic Mail How often do you use electronic mail in this job?

Telephone How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Face-to-Face Discussions How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in

this job?

Duration of Typical Work Week Number of hours typically worked in one week.

Contact With Others How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, bytelephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

Letters and Memos How often does the job require written letters and memos?

Work With Work Group or Team How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing

Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets How much does this job require wearing common protective or safetyequipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?

Freedom to Make Decisions How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weatherconditions?

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for theseoccupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work forseveral years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others.Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers,chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.

SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)




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Education

Percentage of

Respondents Education Level Required

66 Bachelor's degree

16 Some college, no degree

9 Associate's degree

This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) educational disciplines:

Engineering Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

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Interests

Interest code: ERC

Enterprising Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. Theseoccupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and oftendeal with business.

Realistic Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems andsolutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many ofthe occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. Theseoccupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line ofauthority to follow.

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Work Styles

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperativeattitude.

Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues andproblems.

Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoidingaggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.




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Work Values

Working Conditions Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions.Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Independence Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and makedecisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Support Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

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Wages & Employment Trends

National

Median wages (2009) $39.58 hourly, $82,330 annual

Employment (2008) 551,000 employees

Projected growth (2008-2018) Faster than average (14% to 19%)

Projected job openings (2008-

2018)

137,700

Top industries (2008) Self-EmployedConstruction

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2009 wage data and 2008-2018 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated

change in total em ployment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openi ngs due to growth and

replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information




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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Linksto non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

Construction managers . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational OutlookHandbook, 2010-11 Edition.

American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) , 1717 North Loop 1604 East, Suite 320, San Antonio,TX 78232-1570. Phone: (210) 495-6161. Fax: (210) 495-6168.

American Institute of Constructors (AIC) , 400 N Washington St., Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 33702. Phone:(703) 683-5053.

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) , 7918 Jones Branch Dr., Suite 540, McLean, VA22102-3307. Phone: (703) 356-2622. Fax: (703) 356-6388.

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