construction-manager/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — construction manager

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-9041.00 (Architectural and Engineering Managers).

Task statements

• [Core] Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
• [Core] Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
• [Core] Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
• [Core] Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
• [Core] Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
• [Core] Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
• [Core] Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
• [Core] Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
• [Core] Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
• [Core] Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
• [Core] Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
• [Core] Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
• [Core] Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
• [Core] Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
• [Supplemental] Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
• [Supplemental] Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.
• [Supplemental] Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.
• [Supplemental] Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.
• [Supplemental] Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
• Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes.
• Analyze market research data.
• Approve expenditures.
• Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
• Communicate with government agencies.
• Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
• Develop organizational goals or objectives.
• Develop organizational policies or programs.
• Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.
• Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.
• Estimate demand for products or services.
• Evaluate environmental impact of operational or development activities.
• Identify environmental concerns.
• Implement organizational process or policy changes.
• Manage construction activities.
• Manage human resources activities.
• Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
• Negotiate project specifications.
• Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
• Prepare operational budgets.
• Present information to the public.
• Promote products, services, or programs.
• Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.