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{Construction Plan B Project Manager For Hire gives owner more flexibility and saves 10-30% (DFW)
As a construction professional with 25 years of experience in the field of Commercial Living * Insurance Restoration. I have achieved senior or leadership positions in Operations Management * Overseeing projects * Creating business development * Increased profits * Revenue for businesses, but also politically minded with a diplomatic focus.
Intangibles: Previous business owner * Great business landscape Knows CM's business \ Knows competitors and is politically inclined Diplomatic approach * Attention to detail * Excellent presentation Skills to orchestrate construction projects from concept to completion.
{ Freelance Project Manager Construction Plan B for the DFW AREA }
{Will consider going to work outside of Dallas - Fort Worth}
BEL Miguel 972 814 6802
www.dfwbuildremodel.com (See Plan A and B costs)
Below information for the development of the design of new buildings.
Phase 1) Collection of data/facts
facts about evolution
Surveyor
Requirements for Consulting Engineer
maps and charts
Flood overview
Landscaping application
Meet provincial commissioners
Meet Urbanism and Territorial Planning
Request master plan
target market
Phase 2) Pre-presentation package
Presentation of charts and maps.
The pre-proposal has been submitted
EPA review
Meet provincial commissioners
Meet Urbanism and Territorial Planning
A planning application has been submitted
Subdivision Rules and Guidelines
The master plan has been presented
Application for land use
Zone change request
Area effects study
public meeting
Phase 3) Assessment before construction
Pre-construction meeting
approved site plan
Approved master plan
Approved allotment plan
final technical drawings
Review and approval of public projects
Meet provincial commissioners
Meet Urbanism and Territorial Planning
Traffic control plan
Phase 4) General description of the construction
Technical department
Presentation of the final approved construction plan
Leg
Surveyor Site Phase
Traffic control
Approved contractors
construction scheme
Bonds and construction guarantee
Construction & Renovation Co
General Manager (currently Dallas, TX)
Operation of the entire building and renovation works.
Responsible for estimating vacancies, sales, management and P&L
Develop all work schedules.
Review and coordinate with architects, engineering disciplines during the design development phase.
Prepare individual packages for competitive bidding of all project work. Receive, analyze and clarify all offers.
Construction management for owners and contractors Plan B
16 new apartments, new commercial buildings..
house manager
Owner Manager (Highland Village, TX 2013 - 2014)
Responsible for all a-z aspects of the new building owners 2400 SF custom home.
It is approved by the homeowner's bank so that the owner can build his home.
Combine the new home estimate, subcontractor fees for bank approval, and approval of all lottery payment requests for the project.
Responsible for all subcontractor contracts, change orders, rescheduling of tasks and approval of payment requests.
Responsible for the profit and loss of the project, I saved the owner $17,000.00 over the original budget.
Director General
Atlantic Construction (Dallas, TX 2012-2013)
Hired to build a new general contracting business and manage the existing insurance roofing department in Dallas.
He built his residential and commercial general contractor business in 30 days and started many contract jobs with margins of 25% or more.
Responsible for sales, project management, site supervision, contracting and contracting subcontractors, owners, office administration, budgeting, collections, banking, writing checks on behalf of the company to contractors, suppliers, employees, including issuing my pay checks.
Negotiate, assign and manage all subcontractors, purchase orders and change orders.
Planned and converted an existing Lake Dallas restaurant into a custom 4800 sf real estate contract for $105,350.00.
Converting school trailers into senior housing in Dallas, contracts starting at $40,000.00. Managing 2-4 roofing projects per week is one of my duties. .
Determine and track project costs and schedules, conduct site inspections, assess building conditions with recommendations, project progress meetings for commercial, residential, multifamily and insurance related projects.
Increased initial labor margins of 10-15% on many projects once the project commences due to order changes by negotiating better labor costs with subcontractors and suppliers.
Construction project manager
Genesis Milieuconstructie (Plano, TX 2011- 2012)
Responsible for all Commercial Management * Multifamily * Hotel *, Price Estimation of Supplier Projects.
Estimated and purchased construction materials, tools and all necessary components for the construction of a 5,000 square meter office and airport hangar in Nigeria. $1.3 million contract.
Completed apartment building, offices, exterior projects and suppliers in Irving. $149,000 contract
Bridgewater Procurement Management, Hyatt hotel redevelopment in NJ, including FF&E facilities. $790,000 contract.
Responsible for renovating three-story townhouses in the city of Plano, $165,000 contract.
Garland and South Dallas TX apartment complex renewal contracts $220,000.
She sought out my professional contact for an apartment complex in Dallas, Texas, a complete renovation project. $1.2 million contract.
Negotiate, assign and manage all subcontractors, purchase orders and change orders.
Determine and track project costs and schedules, conduct site inspections and conduct project progress meetings.
Developed and assembled a team for an insurance property recovery and contingency company.
construction consultant
Nonprofit Builders of Hope (Raleigh, NC 2010-2013)
Existing Home Renovation - School Trailers Moving to New Locations in Dallas, TX • Selling and renting homes to low-income families. In partnership with the Dallas Department of Employee Development - Dallas Morning News Reporters, we host renovated senior rental housing units for review by the Mayor of Dallas and city officials for city approval and future development. We are working to secure more trailers to convert them into nursing homes.
Oversee remodeling projects and consult with owners on many different fronts. Redevelopment permits for Dallas Security Workers for apartment communities purchased by Builder of Hope. Working with the Dallas Police Department on this project. Produced a $1,265,485 renovation estimate for a federally funded multifamily project that falls within the guidelines of the Davis Bacon Act.
construction consultant
Ravish Ram Real Estate Investment (Los Angeles CA) 2011-2012
Working as a consultant and mentor to the owner on city rules and discounts, contracts, structuring their business here in the DFW area as they purchase multiple homes in Dallas, Texas.
construction consultant
Florida contractor Orange Sun hired me to set up their new infrastructure contracting business in Houston, TX (2008)
Position: general manager
JK Builders Inc. (Denton, TX) 2004-2010
Building * Rehabilitation * Insurance Renewal • Residential * Commercial * Multifamily
Sold and completed over $7.4 million in revenue between 2004 and 2009 in remodeling and outsourcing sales and service specialty commercial residential projects for the company, including my day-to-day administrative functions. Outsource most services to subcontractors. Responsible for the overall construction operations of sales estimation, business development and project management. Trained Supervisors * Supervision of hourly workers and subcontractors in all phases of construction * Renovations * Additions * Design * Construction projects. Supervise up to 40 workers per hour simultaneously working on a major apartment remodeling project in Lewisville, TX, producing subcontractor assignments, detailed work items, quality control methods and inspections during the execution of all phases of construction projects.
Position: general manager
West Coast Construction (Denton, TX) 2000-2004, transferred with a CA company
Building * Remodeling * Renewing insurance policies • Residential * Commercial • Multi-family homes
Review and coordinate with architects, engineering disciplines during the design development phase.
Cultivate subcontractor interest, receive and view pre-qualification forms in preparation for the bidder list.
Prepare individual packages for competitive bidding of all project work. Receive, analyze and clarify all offers.
Negotiate, assign and manage all subcontractors, purchase orders and change orders.
Determine and track project costs and schedule, conduct site inspections and conduct project progress meetings.
Receive, review and process all shipments from suppliers, including expedited delivery of materials and equipment.
Prepare all required project status reports to update and coordinate client Make Award proposals.
Property Management for Lake Dallas, Texas Alcald 2009-2012
Manage administrations, collections, bank transactions, leases, contracts, tenant selection, property repairs.
Passed FBI ground control for managing, estimating, and on-site work to perform security and construction improvements for the Addison, TX air traffic control tower in 2001 after performing {911} Bedford H.S. Renovation project. Experience in apartment buildings and renovations * Hotels * Tenant improvements Commercial construction * Strategic real estate investments * Procurement.
20 years Benefits: Management * Supervision * Estimating * Work quality control Business solutions * Budget control methods * Security measures * Insurance industry Thorough construction principles, practices and procedures in the commercial and residential sectors.
Craftsman in: Carpentry * Concrete * Foundations * Roofs * Masonry * Painting * Plasterboard Paving * Structural work * New construction * Renovation Sales * Restoration insurance * Inspections. Guide homeowners in obtaining property insurance profits. I pride myself on being an effective problem solver with planned prevention. OSHA Compliant * Locality * State * Government • Permit Procedure • HVAC * Plumbing 8 Electrical * Electricity Asbestos * Fire Extinguishers * Engineering * Tenant Improvements * Demolition * Real Estate Engineering.
Insurance Rebuilding Projects Completed: Earthquake Whittier California Sierra Madre Earthquake California Malibu * Wildfires in California * North Ridge Earthquake * New Orleans, LA Hurricane Katrina * Hurricane Ike Houston, TX Oklahoma City OK Hail Storms. Experience working with engineers * architects * landlords * loss adjusters * bankers * city * state * government officials * disaster sites.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, word processors, database applications, Word, PDF files, email, Internet browsers and some Excel spreadsheet files, familiarity with Xactimate pricing structure.
Developed estimate templates, DFW cost schedule, bid sheets, owner and subcontractor contracts, terms and conditions just to name a few.
Education
Job Core Trade School Graduate Boise, Idaho, General Construction * Carpentry * Masonry.
(2 years. Richland College Dallas, TX, completed multiple courses in Real Estate Business Construction Management Principles • Contract Management.
School of Real Estate, Covina, Californië.
Building Inspection School, Los Angeles, CA completed 250 hours and earned the International Building Congress Certificate.
Special skills
Officially licensed, general contractor B * Masonry C 29 * Roofer C 39 in CA, 1988-1999
Government approved supplier #99002889
Develop contracts • scope of work • business plans • marketing strategies
Member of the Board of Appeals for Construction Currently Lake Citys TX 2002
Licensed Contractor for the California Homeowners Association, 1994-1999
Live online remodeling project done for Dot Com Guy, Dallas, TX 2000
Featured in Remodeling Magazine, 2000
Hosted a live home improvement discussion for The Johanna Fisher Show on KCBI-AM, Dallas, TX 2000
Live interview op (House talk host Super Handy Man All Carroll) WBAP-820 AM, Dallas, TX 2000
Featured in the Paper Money section of the US news for my Hurricane Katrina Skilled Worker Hiring Techniques
(Bibliographical references)
Project: New housing of 2400 m²
This is a letter of recommendation for our project manager Michael
Building a house from scratch is a daunting task. we hired Miguel
as our builder, construction manager guiding the project from start to finish.
With a project of this size, we had some twists and turns.
design changes during construction. Michael thought, though
creative ideas and solutions for work. she has a big one
ability to master any situation related to programming,
budget, contracts, title releases, subcontractors, city planning,
and all the construction headaches you can imagine. your attention to
details and smart ideas have saved us a lot of money and time.
We are very happy with Michael's work, professionalism and dedication.
in our new home. The house turned out better than expected!
If you would like more information or if you would like a tour of your home, please contact us
feel free to call.
Gracias
greg
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I have hired Mike countless times over the years for all my new homes, construction and remodeling projects, including the most recent construction of my new Lake Dallas homes on my lot. We currently have Michael building our 4-5 homes on our lots due to his experience, reliability and excellent work scheduling, management skills. Currently, Mike is almost done building a new house with plans to start another one.
I would definitely recommend Mike, as I have already done, to anyone looking for a quality, honest, trustworthy construction contractor and/or construction manager, project manager.
Regards,
it is not
________
For whom it concerns,
I highly recommend Michael as a candidate for employment and/or recruitment. Michael worked at Atlantic Construction Solutions as our Construction General Manager. Michael was responsible for the operation of the new Dallas, Texas operations, job scheduling, personnel administration, payroll, document generation, contracts, special claims contracts, construction organization, fundraising, and running our day-to-day operations in our Dallas area. place. There was a lot of trust and responsibility in Michael and he never let us down.
Michael has excellent communication skills, he is also very organized, reliable and has shown his ability to manage multiple teams and jobs simultaneously. Michael can work independently and makes sure the job gets done. He is flexible and willing to work on any project that is proposed to our company and entrusted to him. Michael was quick to volunteer in other areas of our business as well.
Michael would be a great asset to your company and has my highest recommendation.
Carefully,
John
Director
Atlantic construction solutions
Charlotte, NC
___________
emerge Environmental Construction,
For whom it concerns,
This letter is my personal recommendation to Michael. Until recently, I was Michael's direct supervisor at Genesis Environmental Construction in Plano, Texas. His tasks included project management, project supervision, bidding/estimating, contracting and purchasing of materials, including our projects in Nigeria and hotels. You have successfully completed various assignments at our company in a period of 10 months. His work ethic is exemplary and he was usually the first to arrive and the last to leave.
His knowledge of the construction industry was remarkable and valuable to our company. I commend Michael as a strong employee, reliable contractor and impressive character.
Carefully,
Microphone
Deputy Director
___________
I recently opened a new Indian restaurant in Frisco Texas. I was in a brand new mall with only a shell and I had no idea how to proceed with the construction.
I contacted many general contractors, but their quotes were too high and beyond my budget. I found Michael Online and he offered me the Plan B option where he will oversee and manage all construction activities at a reasonable cost. He helped me hire all subcontractors, write all contracts, pay for labor issues, changes, etc.
I highly recommend Michael if you are looking to build or renovate your home or business.
regards
naveen
________
(List of recent projects)
Site development and construction of 16 new apartments in Irving, TX $2,350,000 Plan B Project Management
Basketball court construction, additions to Mancave, new pool construction, groundwater troubleshooting, waterproofing, retaining wall construction, custom drainage systems to divert water. Reconstruction of the second floor of an existing house, new bathroom, wardrobe, bedroom. Denton County, Texas $1,235,000
Real estate developer provided estimate for construction of 86 new townhouses, including Consolation, Denton, TX $14,394,158
Build New Duplex, Plan B, Project Manager, Consultant, Arlington TX $546,385.00
Site development, construction of two office buildings and retail space, Denton County, TX Plan B Project Management. $2,400,000
Estimated and purchased construction materials, tools and all necessary components for the construction of a 5,000 square meter office and airport hangar in Nigeria. $1,300,000
128-room Hyatt Renovation, Including Delivery of FF&E Facilities, Bridgewater, NJ $790,000
Performing pre-construction work, project consultant for new Duplex San Antonio, TX
Attic converted to bedroom, bathroom, new 450 sf custom basement in large open space open to lower family room adding new sitting area above family room to game room. Allen, Texas $61,575.00
Remodeling office space at Tuff Shed Corp. headquarters. Hutchins Texas $51,275.00
Renovate house, add rooms, Denton, TX $245,000.00
CBD Store Remodel, Plano TX $42,000.00
Addition of rooms in the building, Farmers Branch, TX $106,360.00
Existing Home Renovation and Room Addition Farmers Branch, TX $253,965.00
Prefab, Permit Coordinator, Labor Consultant, Major Two Story Remodel with Additions to Rooms, Flower Mound, TX $375,000
Exterior and interior refurbishment of the house for sales investment once the project is completed, including the carbon house on the same block with more projects to come. North Dallas, TX $43,650.00
Renovated Commercial Kitchen Bathrooms Men's and Women's Gift Shop, Dallas TX $15,975.00
New construction home 1475 square feet. Lake Dallas TX $117,120.00 Plan B, PM Plan to build 5 more homes on the lot.
Interior and exterior renovated house with two floors. Double Oak, TX $41,050.0
The design plans to convert an existing 8,300 square foot office space into a new wedding and banquet hall. Dallas TX Renovation Budget $166,000.00
Renovated a home, including repair of pier and foundation beams, replacement of sewer, water and gas lines Lewisville, TX $30,300.00
Kitchen remodel from scratch and some home remodeling, Garland TX $22,295.00
Newly completed construction of new 2400 sf new home, 591 sf garage, covered patio 690 Highland Village, TX $183,000.00 Plan B, PM.
Builder approved by Compass Bank.
Completed apartment building, offices, exterior remodel projects Irving, TX. $168,000.00
Construction of two new homes in The Colony and North Dallas $560,000.00 Plan B P.M.
Design and construction of a 68 square foot bonus room, including preparation for the construction of the bonus room, Plano Texas. $36,250.00 Landscaping, removal and replacement of concrete driveway, sidewalks, custom stone patio construction, sidewalks, brick walls, light poles. Texas $18,240.00
Custom room addition built from demolition to paint finish. North Dallas, Texas $66,625.00
Complete 1000 sf Senior Home for Green Community Builders Dallas, TX $40,000.00 TO THE CITY OF DALLAS.
Appearance renovated apartment complex for sale complex. Apartment complex Justin, TX $28,800.00
Design of building plans, complete demolition and conversion of a 4700 m² commercial restaurant building converted into a new real estate agency, The Property Shop. Lake Dallas, Texas $102,685.00
Custom built 425 sf extension Flower Mound, TX $52,335.00 Plan B, P.M. Designed plans and custom space add-on build 375 SF Coppell TX $35,925.00
Plan B, PM
Responsible for the production of new homes, mainly insurance related work, 80% residential, 20% commercial 2012-2013. $980,350.00
Completed apartment building, offices, exterior remodel projects Irving, TX. $138,000.00
Three Story Townhouse Renovation, Plano, TX $168,000
Acquired 63 unit apartment complex, Dallas, TX $1,100,000
Custom outdoor playground for Garland, TX apartment complex $14,000
Renovated Condominium Units, Garland TX $51,230
Builder of Hope, construction consultant for senior housing projects, Dallas, TX
including a budget of $1,289,000 to renovate the apartment complex.
1900 sf commercial space to practice conversion, Irving, TX $27,500
1800 sf home renovation and pier and beam foundation repair, Irving, TX $24,350
Java Dave's Coffee Shop - 2000 sf retail space converted to coffee shop, Denton, TX $29,650
Corona Tan: Design and Construction of New 2,350 sf Tanning Business, Hickory Creek, TX $48,250
Rental home remodel, Lake Dallas, TX $50,000
2500 sf home remodel, Flower Mound, TX. $18,435
Renovate and paint 75 apartments, Dallas TX $37,915
Thunder Bird 60 - Apartments, Paint and Repair Units, Dallas TX $31,000
3,000 sf home rebuild due to fire loss, Frisco, TX $68,480
Existing home demolished and new custom home designed and built 2600 SF Dallas, TX $179,000
Renovate a 2,100 sf home due to fire loss, North Richland Hills, TX $33,000
DSL Properties - 30 Fully Renovated Townhouses, Lewisville, TX $656,000
DOT COM GUY Project - Town Home Remodel Live op internet, Dallas, TX $ 18.650
2000 SF Build 2nd floor room addition, Plano TX $110,000
Design-Build 500 sf serre-toevoeging, The Colony TX $ 39.000
2400 sf home remodel, Carrollton, TX $16,735
Design-Build 1600, one-story, one-bedroom addition, Corinth, TX $84,800
Framing a 5,500 sf House, Pilot Point, TX $27,500
Framing a 6050 sf house, Shady Shore, TX $28,130
Remodeling 2,125 sf Fire Damaged Home, Arlington Texas $19,489
3000 sf managed housing renovation, Dallas, TX $280,000
Renovate and repair your Corinth, TX $90,000 rental properties
Renovate 2600 sf house due to water damage, Highland Village, TX $12,500
Provided a detailed budget for the bank to build a 5,000 sf future home, Denton TX $435,000
Installed new security upgrades for the Addison, TX air traffic control tower. $24.38.00
Naval Air Station Fort Worth, TX Remodeled Building $535,000.00
BEL Miguel 972 814 6802
www.dfwbuildremodel.com
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FAQs
What are the 5 stages of construction project? ›
- Project Initiation and Conception. Like with all things, the first step to the construction life cycle is merely to begin. ...
- Project Planning and Definition. ...
- Project Execution and Launch. ...
- Project Performance. ...
- Project Close.
By planning projects in a clear and consistent method, Project Planning helps avoid the disappointment of failed and overdue projects by reducing risk and providing exact timings and decisions points which help ensure projects are delivered on-time and to budget.
What are the 6 phases of construction project management? ›But rather than deal with the project as one big undertaking, it's more manageable to break it down into segments or construction phases. There are six critical stages of construction: pre-construction, sitework, rough framing, exterior construction, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), and finishing.
What are the three key aspects that a project manager must manage in a construction project? ›- Planning. Detailed and strategic planning is the most important aspect of successful construction project management. ...
- Monitoring Progress & Making Adjustments. Once construction starts, the goal is to make sure everything progresses according to plan as much as possible. ...
- Communication. ...
- Collaboration.
Planning, Preconstruction, Construction & Close-Out
The construction process is typically divided into 4 essential phases: Planning, Preconstruction, Construction and Close-out.
It's important to understand the details of the process. The three phases followed are the Design Phase, Construction Phase, and Post-Construction Phase.
What is project management best answer? ›Project management is a field where people skills can make or break a candidate. If you're less familiar with the technical side of project management, emphasize people skills you have like leadership, communication, and organization.
How do you give an example of project management? ›Wide range of project management tasks
Examples of projects may include the construction of a new bridge or building or developing software or even various web sources like torrent websites, online apps etc. for an improved business process.
1. Communication. In order for projects to be successfully managed, PMs need to be incredibly adept at communicating efficiently and effectively with their teams. It's crucial that they're able to effectively share their visions, goals, ideas, and issues.
How many construction projects can a project manager manage? ›How many projects should a project manager manage? The number of projects a project manager should manage typically ranges anywhere from three to 20 and depends on the employee's expertise and the complexity of the projects assigned.
What are the 7 phases of a construction project? ›
This course describes the fundamental elements of a project's lifecycle stages, including Stage 1 - Conception, Stage 2 - Planning & Design, Stage 3 - Construction, Stage 4 - Commissioning & Turnover, Stage 5 - Occupancy or Use, Stage 6 - Renewal, and Stage 7 - Demolition.
How can I manage my construction projects better? ›- Develop a Solid Game Plan. ...
- Know All The Details. ...
- Put the Right Team in Place. ...
- Have a Sound Documentation Process. ...
- Facilitate Real-Time Collaboration and Communication. ...
- ABT: Always Be Tracking. ...
- Roll With The Changes.
The 3 C's of Project Management: Clarity, Culture, Course Correction.
What are the three golden rules of project management? ›Rule 1: Thou shall gain consensus on the project outcome. Rule 2: Thou shall build the best team possible. Rule 3: Thou shall develop a comprehensive, viable plan and keep it up-to-date.
What are the top three characteristics of a successful project manager? ›- A strategic business partner. ...
- Stakeholder-focused. ...
- Generous with credit to others. ...
- A skilled motivator. ...
- Fully vested in success. ...
- Accountable and have integrity. ...
- An effective communicator. ...
- A well-respected leader.
- Site plan. A site plan provides a map of the construction site. ...
- Plot plans. Plot plans are like site plans in that they both depict the whole project site. ...
- Excavation plans. ...
- Floor plan. ...
- Elevation drawings. ...
- Section drawings. ...
- Detail drawings. ...
- Mechanical and electrical drawings.
The five phases of the construction management process reflect those in traditional PM: project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and, once the team meets all completion goals, project closeout.
What are the first steps of planning a construction project? ›- Identify key resources. To develop your construction plan, identify what key resources you need to complete the project. ...
- Draft an initial plan. ...
- Meet with key stakeholders. ...
- Assign responsibilities. ...
- Track your performance. ...
- Evaluate the project.
The pre-construction activities list includes: understanding what the client needs. defining the project's scope. estimating the project's cost. assessing the project's feasibility.
What is the timeline of a construction project? ›A construction timeline is what construction managers use to organize a project, breaking it down into individual tasks and milestones and then attaching dates and deadlines to each. The construction timeline provides a bird's-eye view of exactly what work will be done in a construction project and when.
What is project management for beginners? ›
Course Description
Project Management for Beginners is an introductory course which provides the foundational knowledge necessary to join a project team and can serve as the first step on your path to a project management career.
- Introduce the project. ...
- Describe the project modules. ...
- Detail the purpose and function of the project. ...
- Talk about the tools you used. ...
- Mention challenges and how you overcame them. ...
- Highlight your teamwork skills. ...
- Note the duration of the project.
- What are the project's goals? ...
- What's not included in the project's goal list? ...
- What's the project's deadline? ...
- Who are the project's stakeholders? ...
- Is the team experienced in completing similar projects? ...
- What are this project's main risks and challenges?
Examples: a new water treatment plant, a dam, a waste incinerator. Or it may involve 'soft' activities – management, institutional development, training, etc. These projects often may involve continuing expenditure over a period of years, but not give rise to a capital asset.
What are 3 project examples? ›Examples of Project:
Construction of a bridge. Development of software for a new business process. Installation of machinery in a factory. Relief efforts after a natural disaster.
Construction project management is a complex discipline that requires addressing many important concerns, including cost control, scheduling, procurement, and risk assessment. Project managers interact with all team members involved in a construction project, from architects to owners to contractors.
How do you describe project management skills? ›Project management skills are the traits and characteristics that help you take winning projects all the way from idea to completion. That includes planning projects, assessing risks and opportunities, creating budgets, communicating with stakeholders, troubleshooting problems, and more.
What is 90% of a project manager's job? ›It turns out that 90% of a project manager's job is spent on communication so it's important to make sure everybody gets the right message at the right time.
How do you manage a lot of projects at the same time? ›- Plan before starting anything. When you manage multiple projects, not much should be left to chance. ...
- Use every tool at your disposal. ...
- Prioritize tasks. ...
- Adjust your plan through regular reviews. ...
- Know when to delegate. ...
- Stay focused. ...
- Communicate with team members.
Your working hours can vary depending on the project stage
These are not 40-hour weeks, but rather 45-to-50-hour weeks! Between those hectic phases, there will be more peaceful weeks where you can relax and close your computer early in order to have dinner with your loved one(s) or do other fun things.
What is the most important part of the construction process when building? ›
The most critical phase of a commercial construction project is the development and planning stage. In this step, you lay the foundation for the rest of the project. The location, budget and choice of a general contractor will all play roles in determining the trajectory of the remaining steps in the process.
What are some typical roles filled by the construction manager? ›Construction managers typically do the following: Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables. Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists.
What makes a successful construction project manager? ›Successful construction project managers must be able to see the overall big picture of the project and ensure that the project is completed within budget and on time while also delivering a quality product to the client that conforms with all building codes and safety regulations.
How do you keep a construction project organized? ›- Keep a Centralized Hub.
- Schedule Regular Clean-Ups.
- Label Everything.
- Encourage Communication.
- Implement a Waste Management Plan.
- Make Safety a Priority.
A construction manager primarily works at the building site overseeing the construction tasks. A project manager may travel to the site, but they also work in an office and travel to the client to discuss the project.
How does a project manager help? ›A Project Manager is responsible for the planning, procurement, execution and completion of a project. The project manager is in charge of the entire project and handles everything involved, such as the project scope, managing the project team, as well as the resources assigned to the project.
How does a project manager help a project? ›direct, manage and motivate the project team. develop and maintain an agreed project plan and detailed stage plans. understand and apply business case and risk management processes. tailor expert knowledge to meet specific circumstances.
Why is project manager important for a business? ›Project management provides leadership and vision, motivation, removing roadblocks, coaching, and inspiring the team to do their best work. Project managers serve the team but also ensure clear lines of accountability.
How do managers help a business? ›Managers set the vision and strategy of an organization and manage resources and people in order to successfully reach those goals. Managers are also responsible for hiring qualified team members who will be able to take on tasks that need to be done within the company.
How do I become a project manager with no experience? ›- Highlight your core skills. ...
- Find a mentor. ...
- Network with other project managers. ...
- Explore professional development options. ...
- Get a professional membership.
What makes a great project manager great? ›
Good project managers understand and know their market and the industry of their projects. They study the competition and evaluate alternatives. A good project manager stays up to date on the latest trends in the industry of their project, and they exhibit a solid understanding and expertise of their industry.
How can I be a better project manager? ›- Foster clear and effective communication.
- Set clear goals for your project.
- Choose & use the right tools to monitor progress.
- Work with a flexible team whose skills combine well.
- Keep your project team members motivated as best you can.
1. What qualifies as project management experience? Project management refers to the direct involvement in creating, planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and handing over a project. So, if you spend time leading, planning, executing, and managing projects, you have relevant project management experience.
Is project management stressful? ›Being that project managers are responsible for the team's coordination and performance throughout a project, the role of a project manager can often be extremely stressful. It is no news that increased stress can negatively impact your productivity, from missing deadlines to going over-budget.
Can you manage a project without a project manager? ›For larger projects, companies will often hire project managers to plan, document, organize and oversee a project's life cycle, helping ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. However, due to limited resources such as limited budgets or personnel constraints, many teams function without a project manager.
What are 3 important roles that successful managers do in a business? ›These roles are leadership (or interpersonal), informational, and decision making. They were written about in detail in the 1970s by Henry Mintzberg, a professor at McGill University in Canada.
What can my manager do to help me succeed? ›Provide feedback, mentorship, and training. The best employees want to improve and grow, and crave a development and mentorship role from their managers. Watch for opportunities to teach, to provide additional support, or to invite the right training for your employees.
What is the most important role of a manager? ›One main role of a manager is creating a plan to meet company goals and objectives. This involves allocating employee resources and delegating responsibilities, as well as setting realistic timelines and standards for completion.