Construction site management

Understand the environmental impact of construction activities and how to minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project

Review threats and opportunities for the construction industry and appraise and evaluate the influence of current legal, political and social issues on the industry.

Understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding and payment processes so as to lead to effective project delivery.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the construction process and of the materials and technology that comprise best practice

Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks

Apply knowledge of the construction process to the examination and selection of procurement processes.  Evaluate different leadership styles in relation to particular projects.

Demonstrate knowledge of common defects in buildings and understand quality required

Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time.

Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.

Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality.

Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.

Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes.

Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions.

Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects.

Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact.

Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork.

Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions.

Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase.

Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities.

Be able to work within own level of competence and know when to seek advice from others and when to be able to advise clients.

Work within a PCI’s rules and regulations of professional competence and conduct and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all activities.

Be able to plan and manage effective meetings, present information to a variety of audiences and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs