JOB DESCRIPTION
Building site managers supervise the work carried out on construction sites. Building site managers generally work on construction sites. Some building site managers are self-employed as contractors or consultants to larger building companies.
DUTIES AND TASKS
A building site manager may perform the following tasks:
- provide skilled assistance to builders in planning and organising building projects by interpreting and carrying out their directions
- interpret building plans, regulations and codes of practice in order to direct the progress of work and monitor compliance with construction documents
- calculate costs and estimate completion times to prepare tender bids and to deal with contract variations
- arrange supplies of materials and equipment
- draw up detailed programs for site works and the coordination of building workers, and record variations from design drawings or specifications
- negotiate with subcontractors and make reports for builders and architects.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- good communication skills
- aptitude for management and leadership
- technical aptitude