What are the Qualifications for a Construction Manager?
Many States require that a Construction Manager be a licensed General Contractor. Additionally, some States require that a Construction Manager have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering. What Does the Construction Manager Do? Once design has been completed, the Construction Manager provides the Client with a management system to control the budget, schedule and quality of the project. The principal components of this system are described below. • Plans Constructibility Review • Value Engineering • Permit Applications • Requests For Proposals • Construction Cost Estimating • Subcontract Negotiation and Buyout • Project Scheduling and Tracking • Code and Specification Compliance • Quality Control Management • Contract Administration • Jobsite Inspection & Supervision • Project Budget Control • Payment Applications • Lien Releases & Title Clearance • Punchlist & Warranty Administration • Construction Claims Resolution • Project Closeout • Facilities
