Production managers and directors in construction direct and co-ordinate resources for the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works including houses, flats, factories, roads and runways, bridges, tunnels and railway works, harbour, dock and marine works and water supply, drainage and sewage works.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical Tasks

• Receives reports upon work in progress to ensure that materials and construction methods meet with specifications and statutory requirements and that there are no deviations from agreed plans.
• Plans, directs and co-ordinates the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works, including demolition, open-cast mining works and pipeline and piling.
• Receives invitations to tender, arranges for estimates and liaises with client, architect and engineers for the preparation of contracts.
• Liaises with other managers to plan overall production activity and construction activities, sets quality standards and estimates timescales and costs.

Desired Skills

Monitoring, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Science