As a construction manager, you are the driving force behind your projects. Other job titles for your qualifications could be construction manager, project manager or project leader.
You are responsible for coordinating and managing challenging construction projects. You know the status of things at all times and ensure the progress and success of the project with your decisions. This involves setting priorities or initiating countermeasures.
Your tasks may begin with the tendering and awarding of planning services and extend throughout the entire construction period. You negotiate with external specialist planners or service providers and manage their involvement in the project. You always keep an eye on the project's finances. You will be responsible for the technical aspects of the project and will sign off the planning results and construction work at the end. Responsibility for your own staff can also be part of your job.
With your bachelor's degree in construction management, you can pursue a wide variety of career paths:
- Project management as a client representative
- Planning manager, BIM coordinator or BIM manager
- Project developer of construction projects
- Public construction administration
- Construction management for large transport companies or leisure parks
- Costing, investment and financing
- Performance audit
- Sales, distribution, marketing and advertising