Construction is a fickle field. Influenced by real estate and the economy, construction has more activity when more buildings are in need. At the moment, however, fewer projects are being created on residential and commercial levels. Those that are created are expected to meet a certain need and be successful; after all, some homes and office building built prior to 2007 are still empty. The focus on creating quality projects and drafting a convincing proposal is the role of many in construction management. As the project managers behind building projects, those in construction management not only need knowledge of the industry but solid business, organizational, and communication skills.

Positions in construction management require excellent project management skills. Specific to the industry, this includes seeing that the project is constructed and completed on time according to plans, schedule, and budget. He or she also reviews all designs and plans before the project begins and inspects the property after completion.

Business skills and communication are also part of construction management jobs. Contract negotiation, for example, involves working with outside parties. Budget preparation, similarly, influences the plan and project, and a construction manager must take it into consideration in the initial stages.

Although experience in the industry is helpful, simply working on a construction site isn’t enough to get into construction management. A general contractor, for example, can become a construction manager, but he or she needs at least an associate technical degree. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is preferred. Additionally, solid computer skills are necessary. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Prolog, and Primavera is preferred.

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