Job Description

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Position JB - 8

Years Of Experience 15 Years To 22 Years

Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering, M.Tech. Civil Engineering

Complete Construction Project Planning Processes

Most construction projects start with a civil project manager. These professionals review land surveys, assess project estimations and budgets, inspect existing structures, create design plans, and review potential safety issues.

Civil Project Manager Skills

Those with strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are among those who find success as civil project managers. Creative, time-management, and supervisory skills are also important in this career. Civil project managers should be detail-oriented, have strong math skills, and be team players. They should also display above-average decision-making, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities. In addition to these capabilities, civil project managers should demonstrate the ability to do the following:

completing project pre-planning processes, such as cost estimations and budgeting

Establishing construction schedules

Negotiating contracts and obtaining permits

Managing on-site construction personnel

Reviewing compliance with federal and local safety guidelines and standards

Civil Project Manager Tools of the Trade

Civil project managers typically use various tools to satisfy all job responsibilities. If you wish to work as a civil project manager, you should have a strong understanding of the following:

CAD software \xe2\x80\x93 used to create project plans

Project management concepts \xe2\x80\x93 from cost estimation to implementation processes, civil project managers need to be schooled in all aspects of project management processes

Microsoft Office applications \xe2\x80\x93 used for communicating with subcontractors, construction site managers, vendors and other professionals

Building codes and safety regulations \xe2\x80\x93 civil project managers need to be familiar with all federal and local codes and safety guidelines relevant to the project they are working on

Prepare Progress Reports and Attend Meetings

It is typically up to civil project managers to generate reports focusing on project progress, job status, and costs. They usually attend weekly or biweekly meetings to present progress information to superiors.

Civil Project Manager Education and Training

Many employers require candidates for civil project manager positions to hold a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in civil engineering, building science, or construction management. Licensure for civil project managers and construction managers is required in some states. Various voluntary certifications, such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), are available from professional associations and reflect one\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge and experience in this field.

Aditya Birla Group