Tennessee WLE - Construction

Bachelor's Degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Top Skills for this Job

Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Management of Personnel Resources
Monitoring
Active Learning

Top Tasks for this Job

Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Develop or implement environmental protection programs.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models.
Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.