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70010.00 – Construction managers

Construction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Commercial construction manager
  • Construction manager
  • Construction project manager
  • Construction superintendent
  • General contractor
  • Housing construction manager
  • Industrial construction manager
  • Pipeline construction manager
  • Residential construction manager

Core competencies

  • Management of Material Resources to ensure optimal procurement, allocation and utilization of materials in order to minimize waste, control costs and meet construction project timelines efficiently
  • Time Management to efficiently prioritize tasks, coordinate schedules and ensure construction project timelines are met, while adapting to changing circumstances and maintaining productivity
  • Problem Identification to quickly recognize discrepancies in plans, potential safety hazards, or resource shortages, ensuring the project adheres to safety standards, schedules and budget constraints
  • Information Ordering to be able to effectively organize complex information, sequences and processes, such as scheduling construction phases, coordinating subcontractor activities and managing material deliveries
  • Stress Tolerance to maintain composure and make sound decisions when faced with project delays, safety concerns and unpredictable construction site conditions
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand construction materials, methods and tools for moderately complex projects, read blueprints and coordinate activities among subcontractors and workers

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
  • Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
  • Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
  • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Develop and implement quality control programs
  • Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
  • Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
  • Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
  • Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.

Additional information

  • Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Home building and renovation managers (70011)
  • Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities (00015)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

0 – Management occupations

Major group

70 – Middle management occupations in trades and transportation

Sub-major group

700 – Middle management occupations in trades and transportation

Minor group

7001 – Managers in construction and facility operation and maintenance

Unit group

70010 – Construction managers

Occupational profile

70010.00 – Construction managers

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