construction project manager.

While the specific tasks depend on the type of project or company, some common duties include:

• planning: when you are the construction project manager, you ensure all the work is completed at the set time and within the budget. To achieve this, you create a plan for each project stage. The plan should include milestones and timelines for achieving them. You collaborate with architects and civil engineers to map out a detailed plan using the building designs.
• distributing resources: as a construction project manager, you procure the resources required for building. You vet suppliers and contractors and ensure they deliver the materials on time. When the materials arrive at the construction site, you should allocate the resources on time to avoid shortages. In case of alterations to the original plans, ensure you adjust the plans and that the materials are sufficient to complete the project.
• managing the budget: a project doesn't commence without a budget, and it is your job to create a financial plan. You can track all expenses regularly and ensure the costs don't exceed the budget. It is also crucial to forecast changes to the financial plan and make the necessary adjustments. With a solid budget, you are prepared for any issues.
• managing staff: as a construction project manager, you hire tradespeople to work on a project to its completion. Your work doesn't stop at hiring; you also schedule project teams and assign tasks to all employees. When the project commences, you provide additional instructions in case of adjustments to the plan.
• writing reports: since you are in charge of the entire project, you write reports on the progress of the projects. You also give an overview of the expenses and report the achievement of milestones.

You work at the office or construction site as a construction project manager. You split your time between the office and the site to supervise projects. Fortunately, most construction companies create a temporary office at the site to minimise movement. Since you work on construction sites, you are exposed to dust, and sometimes you work under the sun or in the rain. Hence, it would be best to have personal protective equipment and adhere to safety measures. Your work environments also change with projects.

Depending on your employer and industry, your colleagues might include estimators, site supervisors, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, field engineers and architects. You might also be working close to quantity surveyors and engineering managers, as well as other specialists that could consist of, but not be limited to, project managers, construction managers, site managers and accountants.

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For full-time positions, your working week as a construction project manager is around 40 to 45 hours. When a project deadline approaches, you work overtime, extending to evenings and weekends. Occasionally, you work on construction projects at night or during public holidays. If you are repairing a railway line or train station, you work on it when it is not in operation.

Your job involves a lot of travelling between sites and the office. Overseas travel is rare unless you are working for a multinational construction company. While part-time jobs are rare, you can take on concurrent projects from the same company.

Finding your construction project manager job through Randstad provides essential benefits such as the following:

• a wide variety of training and development opportunities
• an experienced contact person to provide help if needed
• a range of opportunities in your area
• get paid weekly or monthly, depending on the job
• temporary and permanent contracts

Want a permanent contract? A temporary job as a construction project manager is often a stepping stone to an attractive permanent job. Thousands of people earn a permanent contract with great employers every year thanks to a temporary job found through Randstad. What's more, many companies recruit their permanent employees through Randstad too.

As a construction project manager, you oversee the entire construction project. You plan the projects, create a construction schedule and coordinate all the aspects of the project. You handle the team's concerns and ensure raw materials are available for the work to be completed on time.

As a construction project manager, you receive an average salary of $135,000 per year. When you are new in the role, your entry-level salary is $125,000 annually. As your experience increases, you are likely to earn over $145,000 yearly. The earnings of a project manager depend on experience and skills. The project size and the company resources available also determine the remuneration package.

To work as a construction project manager, you require qualifications and industry experience. Complete an accredited qualification in a relevant field, like a bachelor of construction management or a diploma in building and construction. You also require a White Card by completing a course in a registered training organisation. Most employers prefer candidates with working experience on construction sites.

As a construction project manager, you require exceptional leadership skills since you work with a large team of experts. Your job is motivating and inspiring workers to work on the project. You also require organisation and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Communication skills are essential for relaying information to the construction crew and preparing reports for the stakeholders.

Construction project managers are in demand in Australia. With a projected job growth rate of 10.2% in the next five years, you are guaranteed a job. Many industries hire construction managers to put up structures on their facilities. Hence, your skills are valuable.

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