Project Manager

I. Planning

*Construction PM is responsible to plan the build process

*Understand scheduling and produce critical path and understand the timing of each stage.

*Following each phase of the project to ensure that the project is completed on time.

II. Resource Allocation

*Any building project will need resources from hollow block and mortar to tools and basic amenities.

*It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to have an understanding of what these are and ensure they are available.

III. Staff Management

*The Project Manager will be responsible for recruiting a team

*allocate tasks to relevant managers.

*identify suitable contractors who can complete the work.

*Construction Project Manager should understand at which stage of the process each trade will need to be recruited.

IV. Setting Benchmarks

*PM will monitor ongoing projects

*set benchmarks to monitor progress, this allows the PM to identify whether or not the project is on target to finish on time and within budget.

V. Budget Management

*The Project Manager is responsible for the financial planning and monitoring of the project.

*Avoid going over budget

*PM should consider continually forecasting, keeping the team informed of forecasts and changes and managing the scope meticulously

*know the costs for unplanned construction work or resources and keeping that set-aside.