In a previous insight, we discussed the key differences between the roles of the Project and Construction Manager. We argued that the Project Manager was more suited toward meeting and satisfying the needs of the Client, whilst the Construction Manager played a more defined role in the management of the construction site and ensuring safe, compliant, timely, and quality works.

The management of any construction project is typically accompanied by its own specific requirements and challenges and do often include regular meetings with the Project Manager and other key stakeholders, preparing and submitting regular schedules, ensuring that the works are completed in accordance with applicable codes and standards, keeping the site and its people both safe and secure, negotiating contracts for the supply of materials and services, maximizing productivity, and keeping the project within budget.

Construction Management As A Profession

Despite the processes, systems, methodologies, and tools used in construction being well defined and fairly consistent over time, we have recognized that success within the role of a Construction Manager can be more effectively achieved through superior people skills, effective planning, and proper execution. Of course, having the right mix of training, education, knowledge, leadership capability, and experience is also important. Having reflected upon the quality and capabilities of the Construction Managers that we have worked with, there were a number of skills and qualities that we identified as lacking and would like to see developed throughout the local and regional construction industries;