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Construction Manager: Responsibilities, Management, and Oversight

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

In today's construction industry, having professionals trained in construction management and supervision is essential to ensuring the success of projects. The Course: «Construction Supervisor: Roles, Management, and Oversight» provides comprehensive training in the responsibilities and skills necessary to perform this role effectively. One of the course’s key features is its practical approach, which allows participants to gain fundamental knowledge about the duties of a site supervisor, as well as skills in leadership, effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution. These aspects are crucial for efficiently coordinating construction crews and ensuring that established objectives are met. The course also addresses the importance of coordination with the entities involved in construction, such as project managers and participating stakeholders at the various stages of the construction process. Knowing and understanding the role of each of these stages is essential to ensuring proper planning and execution of the project. Another important aspect of the course is its focus on the Technical Direction and Quality Management. Participants will learn how to design and plan quality control measures, as well as to apply current regulations in the construction sector. This will ensure that construction projects are carried out in accordance with established standards and that relevant regulations are followed. In addition to covering aspects related to materials management and the selection and hiring of construction personnel, the course provides an overview of the regulations governing building construction. This will enable site managers to stay informed about the legal and technical requirements that must be met at each stage of the project. In summary, the Course: «Construction Supervisor: Roles, Management, and Oversight» It offers a unique opportunity to acquire essential skills and knowledge in construction project management. Its practical and comprehensive approach makes it an excellent choice for industry professionals seeking to improve their performance and advance their careers.

Objectives

– Understand the main functions of a site manager in the construction industry.

– Develop leadership skills and effective communication to manage work teams on construction sites.

– Understanding the different parties involved in a construction project and its coordination throughout the various phases.

– Gain knowledge about the technical direction and quality management in construction projects.

– Learn about the specific building codes and the Technical Building Code.

– Learn to manage construction materials efficiently.

– Develop skills in selection and hiring of construction workers, including an understanding of the different types of contracts and legal requirements.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. DUTIES OF THE SITE SUPERVISOR Basic duties of the site supervisor in personnel management Basic duties of the site supervisor in materials management Basic duties of the site supervisor in managing construction progress Stakeholders involved in the construction process TEACHING UNIT 2. LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF A SITE MANAGER The role of the site manager within the team Empathetic communication Collaboration among construction teams Problem-solving The Leader as a Mediator Leadership and the Ability to Teach Conflict Resolution On-Site Coordination Skills TEACHING UNIT 3. ENTITIES INVOLVED IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Stakeholders in the construction project The role of the project manager Stakeholders involved in the initial and design phases Stakeholders involved in the contracting phase Stakeholders involved in the construction phase Other stakeholders involved in the construction project TEACHING UNIT 4. COORDINATION OF THE TEAM AND WORKFORCE ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE Work teams; Role coordinator Work groups Organizing work meetings and negotiation techniques in the context of construction projects Common conflicts on construction sites TEACHING UNIT 5. TECHNICAL SUPERVISION AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT Quality design and planning Basic principles of the quality management system TEACHING UNIT 6. REGULATIONS GOVERNING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Specific Construction Regulations Building and Civil Engineering Regulations General Regulations Applicable to Construction Technical Building Code TEACHING UNIT 7. MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Resources: materials, labor, equipment Warehouses: Storage Conditions and Warehouse Management Stockyards: Conditions for Storing Materials Management of Stockyards in Building Projects Procurement Systems for Products and Services in Construction Conditions for Acceptance of Materials: Quality Seals and Certificates, Sampling, and Testing Management of Construction and Demolition Waste Obligations of the Parties Involved Construction Databases TEACHING UNIT 8. SELECTION AND HIRING OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL Characteristics of the most common types of employment contracts Workday and schedule: Rest periods, vacations, and paid leave Interpretation of contract clauses Characteristics of pay stubs and social security Requirements and training courses for working on construction sites Characteristics of construction workers and professional profiles
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