Construction managers plan, direct and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Construction managers - from $2,469 to $8,287 per month - 2024.
- A Construction managers typically earns between $2,469 and $5,366 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,842 and $6,030 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
- Coordinating labour resources, and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment
- Negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Preparing tenders and contract bids
- Operating and implementing coordinated work programs for sites
- Ensuring adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety
- Arranging submission of plans to local authorities
- Building under contract, or subcontracting specialized building services
- Arranging building inspections by relevant authorities
- Establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources
- Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff and subcontractors
