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CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS NEED SPECIALIZED SKILLS TO SUCCEED.
In this rapidly changing and growing industry, more and more highly trained Construction Managers are needed – managers who can successfully function within multidisciplinary teams of project managers, architects, engineers, environmental specialists, compliance authorities, urban planners and trade contractors. In addition, the industry needs Construction Managers with a comprehensive grasp of quality assurance systems and sustainable design principles, who possess a deep and broad technical background that transcends the narrow scope of the disciplines that comprise the rest of the team.
Construction Managers plan, organize, lead and control construction projects from start to finish, according to design, regulations, contracts, specifications, budgets and schedules, with an appreciation for environmental construction techniques and practices.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS:
- provide cost planning and budget analysis for building designs
- identify sustainable alternatives for building components and systems
- prepare estimates for project procurement
- prepare construction schedules and milestones for projects
- monitor construction progress and develop time and cost reports
- prepare contracts and negotiate design changes with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- develop and implement quality control programs
- direct the purchase of construction materials and equipment
- analyze projects for constructability
- select optimum energy-efficient systems and methods of construction
- contract and manage subcontractors and supervise their activities
- represent their company in union contract negotiations
- manage all documents for project procurement and construction
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the availability and status of this program 
Call the George Brown School of Construction Management and Trades at 416-415-5000, ext. 4398.
E-mail construction@georgebrown.ca
or call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002. If you are an International Visa student, please contact the International
Centre - 416-415-5000 ext. 2115 or international@georgebrown.ca.
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