About this role
Role & responsibilities
Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications
of the project
Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from
start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to
ensure deadlines will be met
Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle
inadequacies
Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance
when needed
Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
Understanding what the client or company wants to achieve
Agreeing timescales, costs and resources needed to deliver a project
Drawing up a detailed plan for how to achieve each stage of a project
Selecting and leading a project team
Negotiating with contractors and suppliers
Directing a multi-disciplinary team
Communicating with staff at every level, in a calm, personable way
Overseeing several projects at the same time
Ensuring that each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to
a high standard
Reporting regularly on progress to the client and stakeholders
Coordinating market and customer research