CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

Every capital project manager must be able to perform the following tasks

1. Keep the projects moving.
 Delays cost money and don’t add value to the project.

2. Maintain status of change orders. (i.e. funding, estimates, time)
 Keep pressure on contractor and designer to act promptly.
 Obtain funds in a timely manner

3. Negotiate change orders and write recommendation letters.
 Document reasonableness of changes (both price and time extensions).

4. Document contract actions such as directions to contractors or clarifications for designers.
 Verbal directions must always be confirmed in writing.

5. Authorize field changes not to exceed $xxx (dollar limit set by your boss)
 Document your action.

6. Review the following submittals:
• Plans and specifications – review for accuracy and possible changes.
• Monthly invoices – review for acceptance after designer certifies.
• Progress schedules – review for owner actions and update progress.
• Schedule of values – review for accuracy and no front end loading.
• Shop drawings, samples – review for compliance with owner’s requirements.
• Safety and Quality Control plans – review for critical items.

7. Coordinate activities of customer; contractors; designers via:
• Preconstruction conference
• Daily contacts with field supervisors
• Project status meetings (changes pending, submittals, RFI, action pending, schedule status)
• Project completion and turnover (punch list completion, ensure compliance with contract requirements for training, warrantee, record drawings, etc.).

8. Routinely inspect jobs for safety and quality.
• Look for potential accidents affecting off site personnel.
• Look for compliance with change order work.

9. Notify the boss of situations involving:
• Accidents
• Utility outages
• Construction quality deficiencies
• Potential change orders involving time or money
• Situations involving reprimand or censure
• Any controversial matters (crime, arguments)