Site Management Role and Responsibilities of Site Manager

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Role and duties of Site Management

Role of Site Manager?

Construction site management involves managing construction projects, such as buildings, bridges, roads or industrial facilities. Construction managers must oversee a variety of resources, including labor, equipment, materials and capital. They must also deal with numerous local and federal regulations, as well as coordinating with workers, contractors, architects, subcontractors, developers, engineers and more. They are employed to prepare sites prior to the commencement of construction work (to set out the site and organise facilities), to plan projects and ensure that they meet agreed specifications, budgets and timescales and to oversee building work. Other

Responsibilities include:

-Liaising with clients and reporting progress, professional staff (such as architects and

surveyors) and the public

-Supervising contracted staff -Meeting subcontractors -Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety -Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings -Maintaining quality control procedures -Motivating the workforce -Problem solving -Using specialist construction management computer applications

What is site Management?

Responsibility for a whole site or, with larger schemes, you may be responsible for part of a project and report to a more senior manager, who may be taking care of several projects at the same time. Before work starts, a site management gets things ready by taking on staff, and preparing the site, carefully planning the work to be done and installing temporary offices for site staff.

How It Work:

Before work starts, a site manager gets things ready by taking on staff, and preparing the site, carefully planning the work to be done and installing temporary offices for site staff. While work is taking place, the site manager will monitor progress, oversee delivery of materials and carry out safety checks and sort out any problems which could hold up work as

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they arise. A site manager will also keep in close contact with members of their site team at all times, and liaise with architects, engineers, surveyors and planners. He or she will also ensure that work complies with building regulations and health and safety legislation as well as other legal requirements. A site manager will also keep the client updated regularly on progress. Finally, a site manager also acts as the first point of contact for members of the public and sub-contractors. It is the responsibility of the site manager to make sure that the deadline for completing work is met, and as site manager you will at least share some of the responsibility if someone on your site has an accident.

Occupational profile of Site Manager:

The main duties and tasks in Civil Engineering Site Management are: - To ensure that safe systems of work are in place on their site and that all staff adhere to them - To translate design information to construction teams so they can construct the project effectively and efficiently - To manage the productivity on the site so that the project is completed on time - To ensure that the project is completed to the specification and quality needed by the client - To manage the activity on site in a way that adheres to cost and contract constraints - To ensure that the site has minimal negative impact on the environment and community - To manage interfaces between stakeholders associated with the project

Knowledge Base Management:

Sr. Knowledge Explanation

1 Civil Engineering

Knowledge

Understand engineering principles, codes and standards including, but not limited to: transportation, buildings, infrastructure, utilities and structures.

2 Civil Engineering Solutions Understand the client’s needs and the practicality of using certain engineering solutions to meet those needs, taking into account constraints and opportunities.

3 Civil Engineering

Techniques

Understand design principles, building surveys, costing, risk analysis, sustainability, Health and Safety, buildability, contract law.

4 Project Management Understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding and payment processes so as to lead to effective project delivery.

5 People and Resources Understand principles of team working, staff co-ordination, supply chain management, performance management and the development of people.

6 Quality Management Understand the importance maintaining of quality standards, using records, systems, tools and techniques for quality improvement.

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7 Commercial and Legal

Awareness

Understand budgets, costs, various forms of contract, procurement and record keeping and their impact on project success, profitability and meeting the budget.

8 Communication Understand different forms of communication (written, verbal, electronic) and evaluate the best solution for different circumstances.

9 Working with Others Be aware of the importance of good working relationships, the needs of others and equality and diversity in the workplace

10 Safe Systems of Work Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks

11 Sustainability Understand the environmental impact of civil engineering activities and how to minimize negative impacts during all stages of the project

Skills Base Management:

Sr. Skill Explanation

1 Civil Engineering Knowledge and Understanding

To develop and apply practical engineering solutions using established and emerging civil engineering technologies such as, but not limited to, new materials or off-site manufacture

2 Civil Engineering Application

Be able to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. Be able to contribute to the design, development and implementation of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness

3 Management and Leadership

Be able to plan for effective project management, plan and organize resources, tasks and people. Be able to manage teams and staff to meet project requirements and be able to manage quality processes.

4 Commercial Ability Be able to prepare and control budgets and apply statutory and commercial frameworks to ensure profitability and adherence to budget.

5 Health, Safety and welfare

Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.

6 Sustainable Development Be able to manage engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice

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7 Interpersonal Skills and Communication

Be able to communicate well with others at all levels and discuss plans and issues. Demonstrate personal and social skills and an ability to deal with colleagues and stakeholders in a way that enhances equality and diversity. Be able to proactively transfer information to teams and staff.

Behaviors Base Management:

Sr. Behaviors Explanation

1 Take Responsibility Be responsible for your own work and that of others.

2 Independent Judgement and Responsibility

Exercise independent engineering judgement, take responsibility for actions and decisions and operate within the constraints of own skills and knowledge.

3 Complying with Codes of Conduct

Be able to operate within the Institution of Civil Engineers Code of Conduct and implement work activities within the context of industry issues. Promote ethical behavior in others and promote the construction industry.

4 Maintaining Continuing Professional Development

Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others.

Conclusion:

Site managers, often referred to as construction managers, site agents or building managers,

are responsible for the day-to-day on site running of a construction project. Site managers are

required to keep within the timescale and budget of a project, and manage any delays or

problems encountered on-site during a construction project. Also involved in the role is the

managing of quality control, health and safety checks and the inspection of work carried out.

Many site managers will be involved before site activity takes place, and are responsible for

managing communications between all parties involved in the on-site development of the

project. Site managers are often required to deal with inquiries and communication with the

public. Typically, a site manager is employed by a construction company, contractor or civil

engineering firm but are often employed by local authorities to oversee the refurbishment of

council owned properties.