Construction Managers:

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

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Indiana Average Salary $81,710.00
Average Time to Fill 45 days
Typical Education Associate's degree
Typical Experience Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 6,411
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 10.73 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail
Decision-making
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Integrity
Technology and Tool Usage
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Following Directions
Resource Allocation
Information Gathering
Resource Management
Leadership
Creativity
Integrity
Leadership
Organization
Oral Communication
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Creativity
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Written Communication
Math Application
Planning
Teamwork

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimate costs of design or construction materials
Estimate project or production material requirements
Estimate project costs
Estimate project labor requirements
Estimate engineering project costs
Bid work projects
Estimate construction project costs
Estimate green project costs
Prepare cost estimates
Bid work projects
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Determine pump curves, size, and placement
Convert design specifications to cost estimates
Prepare cost estimates
Measure work site or construction dimensions
Estimate operational costs
Measure layout for construction projects
Measure work site or construction dimensions
Determine work priorities and requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Measure layout for construction projects
Estimate construction, extraction, or mining project material requirements
Estimate project material requirements
Estimate project labor requirements
Determine project parameters or specifications
Verify levelness or alignment of construction structures
Perform engineering related measurements
Estimate costs of products, goods, or services
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Determine distances between two points
Estimate technical resource requirements for development or production projects
Measure workpieces for reference points or cutting lines
Measure tile or masonry materials
Calculate grades and elevations
Forecast departmental personnel requirements
Measure wall covering material
Estimate travel rates or expenses
Estimate demand for products or services
Determine pump curves, size, and placement
Measure level or depth of water or other liquids

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Manage individual and organizational contracts
Manage organizational facilities
Manage industrial projects
Manage waste removal and recycling programs
Manage site preservation plan
Manage building maintenance projects
Establish priorities for self or others
Oversee execution of organizational or program policies
Direct civil engineering projects
Lead engineering teams
Supervise construction related personnel or contractors
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Assign work to staff or employees
Supervise construction related personnel or contractors
Oversee testing or construction of prototype
Lead engineering teams
Supervise technical personnel
Manage building maintenance projects
Manage site preservation plan
Direct construction activities
Manage individual and organizational contracts
Manage industrial projects
Direct construction or extraction personnel
Supervise maintenance workers
Direct construction activities
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Generate work orders
Direct construction of mine shafts or tunnels
Assign work to staff or employees
Supervise engineering personnel
Manage use and upkeep of organizational facilities
Manage organizational or program policies
Establish priorities for employees
Manage industrial production activities or processes
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Coordinate logistics for business operations
Manage project teams
Manage quality control activities
Direct natural resources extraction or mining projects
Coordinate operational activities
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Direct installation activities
Manage waste removal and recycling programs
Direct civil engineering projects
Coordinate production maintenance activities
Supervise business operations or analytics personnel
Coordinate regulatory documentation activities
Direct engineering research or investigative studies
Supervise production or support personnel
Direct geological surveys
Direct surveying activities
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials

Performing General Physical Activities

Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Erect supports and hangers for equipment and piping
Remodel residential or commercial structures
Install wooden structural components such as sub flooring, rough framing, or partitions
Install storm, sanitation, or water piping systems above and below ground
Install drywall, plasterboard, or wallboard
Install shock-absorbing or acoustical paneling or tiles on wall or ceiling
Install siding or sheeting materials
Install prefabricated building components
Install sheet metal assemblies in supportive framework
Install construction support structures such as lathing, back up frames, or metal studs
Construct wooden frameworks or structures
Install glass in windows, skylights, or other structural surfaces
Build masonry structures including kilns or furnaces
Mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
Install roofing materials such as shingles, tile, slate, or asphalt
Repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
Repair prefabricated wooden building components
Apply plaster, stucco, or joint compound mixtures to walls or ceilings
Lay masonry material such as brick, block, paver, stone, or tile
Perform concrete fabrication
Assemble temporary equipment or structures
Install trim or paneling
Install safety or support equipment
Build enclosures such as pens, yards, and cages
Erect scaffold on work site
Install interior wood fixtures such as doors, floors, window frames, trim, or stairs
Install insulating materials
Identify relevant safety procedures
Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Review construction specifications
Repair wooden frameworks or structures
Finish floor, furniture, or related wood surfaces
Join wood or other construction materials
Anchor wooden structures, frameworks, or forms
Position construction forms or molds
Fit construction materials such as wood
Finish concrete surfaces
Remodel residential or commercial structures
Remove finish from furniture, walls, or related structures
Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage
Identify production related safety procedures
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Move materials, equipment, or supplies
Attach moisture barrier sheeting over construction surfaces
Move heavy objects in installation, maintenance, or repair work
Clean work sites
Remove worn, damaged, or outdated materials from work areas

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Evaluate business or management strategies
Evaluate new construction industry practices
Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities
Conduct progress and production reviews
Evaluate costs of completed projects
Analyze project proposals or data to determine feasibility, cost, or time
Evaluate potential or existing project sites
Evaluate construction quality
Evaluate contract personnel performance
Evaluate employee performance
Evaluate construction quality
Evaluate new construction industry practices
Evaluate costs of completed projects
Evaluate site water usage or runoff
Evaluate soil conditions for suitability for building and construction projects
Conduct production reviews
Analyze project proposals or data to determine feasibility, cost, or time
Evaluate contract personnel performance
Evaluate employee performance
Evaluate projects to determine compliance with technical specifications
Evaluate business or management strategies
Evaluate minimum commercial or residential insulation requirements
Evaluate material specifications
Develop procedures or metrics to evaluate operations
Judge quality of services
Evaluate manufacturing systems
Evaluate potential or existing project sites
Grade timber using grading standards
Measure effectiveness of business strategies or practices
Evaluate alternative or environmental sustainability technology
Evaluate tool designs
Evaluate site water usage or runoff
Study the architectural features of various structures
Evaluate office operations
Calculate efficiency of energy or power systems
Calculate power outputs of energy systems

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Detonate blasting charges for construction or extraction work
Follow construction, extraction, or mining related safety procedures and regulations
Implement company or staff policies
Implement organizational process or policy changes
Commission building systems upon construction completion
Terminate relationship with clients or vendors
Terminate employment of employees or contractors
Implement company or staff policies
Follow safety procedures and regulations in architectural or engineering environments
Follow construction related safety procedures and regulations
Implement employee bargaining agreements
Implement design or process improvements
Implement air quality control measures
Determine project implementation methods and procedures
Detonate blasting charges for construction or extraction work
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Follow installation, maintenance, or repair safety procedures and regulations
Charge blasting holes with explosives
Terminate personnel or staff employment
Terminate contractor employment
Solve engineering problems
Determine project methods and procedures
Implement supply chain management processes
Implement pollution control techniques
Diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
Engineer underwater systems, machinery, or equipment
Execute employee bargaining agreements
Diagnose engine problems using diagnostic equipment
Employ statistical process control procedures
Determine service or repair needs for light mechanical equipment
Implement air quality control measures
Commission building systems upon construction completion
Terminate client relationships
Implement organizational process or policy changes
Terminate vendor relationships
Diagnose electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Determine carpentry related installation or repair needs
Establish project teams
Determine plumbing related installation, service, or repair needs
Diagnose refrigeration problems
Diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems based on inspection or test results
Authorize construction activities
Recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Discipline staff for infractions of rules or regulations
Modify engineering work procedures, processes, or plans
Approve product design or changes

Handling and Moving Objects

Prepare explosives for detonation
Prepare sites or surfaces for concrete, masonry, or related construction work
Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
Perform basic plumbing
Cut construction material
Install water or sewer treatment plant equipment
Operate pipe fitting equipment
Perform basic carpentry
Set-up heavy construction equipment
Perform basic plumbing
Prepare sites or surfaces for concrete, masonry, or related construction work
Set-up heavy construction equipment
Polish stone or concrete using a surfacing machine
Cut masonry material such as stone, tile, or brick
Weld metal structures
Adjust industrial, manufacturing, or production equipment
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Mix masonry materials such as mortar, grout, slurry, or concrete
Build construction forms or molds
Cut wood components for installation
Install plumbing, piping, or water handling systems
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Cut metal or plastic material
Cut pipe or piping material for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, water, or steam lines
Drill holes in construction materials
Drill holes in earth or rock for activities such as blasting
Prepare explosives for detonation
Bend pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, or water lines
Bend tubing or conduit
Fabricate manufactured products, parts, or components by hand
Braze metal parts or components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Apply flux to workpiece before soldering or brazing
Weld metal parts and components
Join materials using spot or tack welding
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Mix substances and compounds for general construction activities
Mix substances and compounds for painting or paperhanging
Mix paint or other finishes according to instructions
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
Laminate objects for preservation, protection, and durability
Paint surfaces such as walls
Install building fixtures
Install/Remove finish hardware such as locks or hinges
Construct electrical parts or fixtures
Don/Doff construction, extraction, or mining related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Don/Doff installation, maintenance, or repair related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
Install production equipment or systems
Install gauges or controls
Install/Replace measuring or control devices such as meters or regulators

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory or hazard compliance concerns
Perform construction related safety inspection
Inspect property for condition, damage, or deterioration
Inspect property for condition, damage, or deterioration
Perform construction, extraction, or mining related safety inspection
Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet engineering specifications or standards
Perform engineering related safety inspection
Monitor administrative compliance with regulations or standards
Test engineering project equipment
Conduct energy audits
Perform safety inspection related to an installation, maintenance, or repair
Inspect new construction or renovation work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs
Inspect sewer, drain, or water main pipe joints to detect leaks or verify alignment or fit
Inspect facilities to determine repair or replacement needs
Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement
Test operation of malfunctioning machinery
Test mechanical products or equipment
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Operate vehicle engine electrical systems test equipment
Perform inspection of tools or equipment prior to use
Inspect engineering equipment or systems
Perform quality assurance testing
Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation
Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test vehicle computer processors to detect malfunctions
Operate engine emission testing equipment
Evaluate characteristics of engineering equipment or systems
Conduct hot water load analysis
Test piping systems or equipment for leaks under pressure
Perform quality assurance testing
Inspect installation, maintenance, or repair machinery or equipment
Inspect mechanical systems to determine if they are operating properly
Test materials to verify safety standards
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Conduct performance testing
Inspect production equipment
Analyze technical feasibility of energy saving measures
Ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards
Calculate potential for energy savings
Compute product or materials test results

Thinking Creatively

Design construction projects
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Develop operational policies, procedures, or standards
Develop business or organizational policies, programs, or standards
Create construction or installation diagrams
Determine operational criteria or specifications
Design civil structures or systems
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Determine methods of how engineering operations are carried out
Develop engineering technical methods or processes
Write business project or bid proposals
Establish architectural or engineering related performance metrics
Design construction projects
Write business project or bid proposals
Establish employee performance standards
Incorporate green or environmental protection features into the design of systems, structures, or facilities
Design systems to reduce harmful emissions
Develop operational policies and standards
Develop business or organizational policies, programs, or standards
Create models of engineering designs or methods
Design brick, block, paver, stone, or tile installation plans
Establish architectural or engineering related performance metrics
Establish organizational guidelines or policies
Develop records management systems
Design interior space to meet customer specifications
Design manufacturing processes or methods
Develop business or financial information systems
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Design mechanical or production related tools, fixtures, or devices
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Create decorative effects using hand or power tools
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Develop purchasing policies or procedures
Create physical models or prototypes
Design waste recovery methods
Design projects to reduce utility costs
Design electro-mechanical equipment or systems

Getting Information

Interpret information from diagrams, blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
Review construction blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
Review engineering data or reports
Review construction, extraction, or mining related work orders
Research engineering designs or applications
Review installation, maintenance, or repair codes and specifications
Review engineering codes and specifications
Read operating, service, or repair manuals
Review installation, maintenance, or repair work orders
Review maps to determine location or routes
Survey land or properties
Gather physical or topographical survey data
Collect engineering data
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Read computer or software documentation to solve technical problems
Survey land or properties
Conduct interviews to gather architectual, engineering, or construction related information
Investigate industrial incidents, accidents, or violations
Interpret construction, extraction, or mining related information from blueprints or schematics
Conduct client interviews to gather information, understand needs, or determine specifications
Research energy production, use, or conservation
Research industrial processes or operations

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze engineering data
Analyze engineering design problems
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Interpret artifacts, architectural features, or structures
Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans
Evaluate product design
Perform engineering research
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze current and historical utility costs
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions
Analyze residential or commercial energy performance
Determine regulatory limitations on project
Model operational processes
Determine regulatory limitations on project
Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems
Analyze business or organizational practices or procedures
Analyze business or financial data and information
Interpret artifacts, architectural features, or structures
Perform cost benefit analysis
Analyze test data
Analyze administrative, financial, and operational budgets
Analyze logistics processes
Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze design requirements of sustainable energy technologies
Analyze operational or management reports to inform business decisions
Analyze organizational workflows
Determine energy consumption of systems, structures, appliances, or devices
Interpret aerial photographs
Analyze ecosystem data
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes, or products

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Identify internal or external resources to support project
Develop operational budgets
Determine supplier with best bid
Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations
Manage allocation or utilization of material resources
Develop operational budgets
Order construction, extraction, or mining supplies, materials, and equipment
Manage material resources
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources
Determine supplier with best bid
Maintain parts or equipment inventory
Order supplies, materials, or equipment
Manage inventories or supplies
Manage operational budgets
Maintain inventory of office supplies
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources
Prepare project budgets
Manage program or project budgets
Identify internal or external resources to support project
Monitor inventories of products or materials
Maintain inventory of office equipment or furniture
Manage inventories of organizational resources
Requisition stock, materials, supplies, or equipment


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Related Licensing Requirements


Temporary Plumbing Contractor (18-0000000129)

860 IAC 1-1-8 Temporary plumbing contractor license Authority: IC 25-28.5-1-8; IC 25-28.5-1-38 Affected: IC 25-28.5-1-18.5 Sec. 8. (a) A temporary plumbing contractor license authorized by IC 25-28.5-1-18.5 shall be for six (6) month increments. (b) Such temporary license shall not enable the holder thereof to perform actual plumbing services unless he is a currently licensed journeyman or a currently licensed plumbing contractor. However, the holder of a temporary license may employ a journeyman to perform actual plumbing services pursuant to the temporary license. If the holder is a licensed journeyman, he may perform plumbing contracting under the authority of the temporary license. (c) The temporary license will be granted upon submission of the license fee in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25) for each six (6) month increment, as well as a fully executed bond on a form supplied by the commission.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Plumbing Commission (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/plumbing.htm

Plumbing Contractor (18-0000000051)

Candidates for licensure must: Be at least 18 years of age. Pass the exam administered by the Commission. Either: Complete 4 years in an apprenticeship program approved by the Commission, OR Present evidence acceptable to the Commission of 4 years experience in the trade, OR Have 4 years work experience under the direction of a licensed plumber. Pay all application and examination fees. Have not been convicted of a crime nor have been subject to disciplinary action that would interfere with the ability to carry out professional duties. Apprenticeships and other non-licensed plumbing jobs have differing requirements. More detailed information may be obtained directly from the Indiana Plumbing Commission.

- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Plumbing Commission (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/plumbing.htm



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