Monitor labor activities on-site and are sometimes given the power to dismiss or hire staff. A construction project manager is also tasked with attaining all required permits and licenses to begin construction work. He must supervise work on-site to ensure it complies with health and safety regulations and the project´s insurance arrangements. A construction project manager also overlooks the delivery of building materials, ensures equipment is properly used and maintained and that optimum construction quality is maintained.

Assess and select available contractors to complete different phases of a project, which may include metal work, plumbing, electrical installation and carpentry. A construction project manager ensures the best contractors are hired, in terms of efficiency and pricing. He will also investigate any on-site accidents or damage to machinery and revise budget and labor requirements where necessary. Construction project managers make regular reports to the client company, outlining productivity levels, current expenditure and any delays experienced. He must keep accurate records of costs and bills for materials and labor. Note: