# Tasks & work activities — construction general contractor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-9021.00 (Construction Managers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Develop or implement environmental protection programs.
- **[Core]** Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge.
- **[Core]** Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
- **[Core]** Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
- **[Core]** Secure third-party verification from sources, such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED), to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects.
- **[Core]** Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- **[Core]** Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
- **[Core]** Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
- **[Core]** Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
- **[Core]** Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
- **[Core]** Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
- **[Core]** Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models.
- **[Core]** Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
- **[Core]** Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
- **[Core]** Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
- **[Core]** Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
- **[Core]** Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
- **[Core]** Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
- **[Core]** Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
- **[Core]** Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
- **[Core]** Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
- **[Core]** Develop or implement quality control programs.
- **[Supplemental]** Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts.
- **[Supplemental]** Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
- Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.
- Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
- Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
- Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
- Develop environmental remediation or protection plans.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
- Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.
- Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.
- Estimate green project costs.
- Estimate labor requirements.
- Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- Investigate industrial or transportation accidents.
- Manage construction activities.
- Model operational processes.
- Negotiate project specifications.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Prepare forms or applications.
- Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations.
- Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
- Recruit personnel.
- Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
- Supervise employees.
- Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics.