Construction Managers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 55,240 - 161,510; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Construction Manager responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising construction projects. The ideal candidate will oversee scheduling, budgeting, and project implementation while working closely with various stakeholders. Key skills required include active listening, critical thinking, and complex problem solving. The position offers a salary range from $55,240 to $161,510 per year based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites.
• Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to agreements.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness.
• Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Coordination

Time Management

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Data entry software

Email software

SAP

Microsoft Project

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft SharePoint

Database software

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Scheduling software

SCADA software

Job description

Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. They oversee organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of projects, often through subordinate supervisory personnel.

Daily Responsibilities

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure compliance with proper construction procedures.
• Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost‑effectiveness of plans, using computer models.
• Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.

Key Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to others, understanding points, asking questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Speaking: Conveying information effectively to others.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and evaluating options to implement solutions.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• Email software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Database software
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• Scheduling software
• SCADA software

Salary

The salary for Construction Managers ranges between about $55,240 and $161,510 per year.