This business report discusses the role of a construction manager. A construction manager plans, coordinates, budgets, and supervises construction projects from start to finish. They are responsible for project management, cost management, quality management, contract administration, and safety. Good construction managers communicate well, motivate teams, solve problems, and plan effectively. They oversee various types of construction projects across different sectors. As a construction manager, one can expect to be employed by construction companies, run construction sites, act as the main contact, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

1. BUSINESS REPORT CONCERNING
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
PRESENTED BY:
Mohamed Farzan Ahamed Lebbe
CL/HNDCIVIL/09/81
ICBT Campus, Bambalapitiya

2. CONTENTS:
◊ INTRODUCTION
◊ CONSTRUCTION MANAGER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
◊ QUALITIES OF A GOOD CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
◊ IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
◊ WHAT TO EXPECT AS A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
◊ REFERENCES

3. INTRODUCTION:
What is Construction Management?
Construction management is a professional service that applies effective
management techniques to the planning, design and construction of a project from
inception to completion for the purpose of controlling time, cost and quality.
What is a construction manager?
The Construction Project Manager is assigned to the project sponsor to ensure that all
relevant goals are met. The role is the most important throughout the whole building
process as the Construction Project Manager has the ultimate responsibility for all aspects
of the build. Typically, they will work closely with Architects and engineers on a project.
Construction managers, often called general contractors or project managers, coordinate
and supervise a wide variety of projects, including the building of all types of public,
residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as roads, memorials, and
bridges.

4. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Project Management Planning
2. Cost Management
3. Quality Management
4. Contract Administration
5. Safety Management

5. RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER - WHO THEY MANAGE AND HOW
Construction managers will be responsible for
managing individuals in various roles appropriate
for the project. Before any of the actual building
work can take place, the plans must be discussed
with the architect, surveyors and buyers.

6. QUALITIES OF A GOOD CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
1. Communicate with many different people.
2. Motivate their team to ensure the project is completed to a
high quality.
3. Problem-solving.
4. Organizational and planning skills.
5. Maths and IT skills.
6. Maintain a safe work environment.

7. IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
1. Agricultural
2. Residential
3. Commercial
4. Institutional
5. Industrial
6. Heavy Civil

8. WHAT TO EXPECT AS A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
 Employed by building companies or specialist subcontractors
 Responsible for running all or part of a construction site
 Primary person to contact for sub-contractors and public
 Oversee several projects at once
 Discuss the progress of the project and any issues or concerns