What Is Construction Management? - Digital Builder

Abstract

Construction management is a term used to describe a service provided by construction managers, who are there to manage a project's schedule and quality. Jump to sections: What Is Construction Management? Key Functions of a Construction Manager A Typical Day for A Construction Manager How Do You Become a Construction Manager? Must-Have Skills for Construction Managers Construction Management vs. Project Management Construction Management Technology What Is Construction Management? If you are interested in a construction management career, you should know that it is a job that works with a project owner to coordinate a project's schedule, scope, safety, quality, cost, and function. Key Functions of a Construction Manager To decide if you would like to become a construction manager or to understand what a construction manager should be doing, you need to break down their key functions. To start with, most construction managers have bachelor's degrees in business, construction, engineering, or other related fields, such as: Construction management Surveying and civil engineering Construction engineering Building studies and building engineering Most people have bachelor's degrees because these programs generally train them to do important tasks, such as cost estimation or project control and management. CMAA offers the Certified Construction Manager certification while the AIC has Associate Construction and Certified Professional Construction certifications. Must-Have Skills for Construction Managers We've talked a lot about skills, and it's true that construction managers need to possess many of them. How to Become a Better Construction Manager If you're a construction manager now or want to be one in the future, you can take steps to prepare and become a better manager over time.