property-developer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — property developer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-9021.00 (Construction Managers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 1323; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [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.
• [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] 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.