Becoming a Construction Manager

by McKeon, John J.; D'Agostino, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780470874219
• ISBN10: 047087421X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-07
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The must-have guide for anyone considering a career in construction management Becoming a Construction Manager explains everything a person needs to know to become a Construction Manager-from formal education to getting their first job. This practical guide is packed with useful information for anyone considering or beginning a career in construction management, as well as professional construction managers seeking to work in a specific area. From schedule and cost management to sustainability and technology implementation, all of the important career choices are explained by successful construction managers at top international firms. The only guide available on careers in this fast-growing field Offers practical guidance in a concise, easy-to-use format, illustrated throughout In-depth profiles with construction managers of varying specialties give students and new architects an inside view of the real-world, day-to-day experiences of a working builder Includes interviewing tips and up to date information on where the jobs are in the field, along with an extensive resource section on professional organizations and educational opportunities Introduction by Bruce D'Agostino, President and CEO of the Construction Management Association of America Providing an overview of the profession, educational requirements, specialties, and the job search, this is a one-stop resource that supplies the inside track on this rapidly growing profession.

Author Biography

John J. McKeon is Vice President of Communications for the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the premier professional organization promoting leadership, professionalism, and excellence in the management of construction projects and programs throughout the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
What Does a Construction Manager Do?	p. 1
What Makes CM a Profession?	p. 7
Defining a Profession	p. 8
The Professional Process	p. 9
Performance Standards and Increasing Scope	p. 9
Credentialing Professionalism	p. 10
Yardsticks of Professionalism	p. 11
Construction Managers Are Logicians, Hirers, and Organizers	p. 13
A Summary of Construction Manager Tasks (from the U.S. Department of Labor)	p. 15
History of Construction Management	p. 17
Architects, Contractors, and Engineers Weigh in on Construction Management	p. 19
Early Applications of Construction Management	p. 24
United States Job Outlook	p. 29
Core Competencies (What You Need to Know)	p. 34
A Demanding Career	p. 38
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)	p. 38
History of CMAA	p. 39
What Does CMAA Stand For?	p. 44
Skills	p. 44
What Does the Federal Government Think of Construction Management?	p. 45
CM Education	p. 49
The Education of a Construction Manager	p. 53
How Many Schools Offer Construction Management Education?	p. 56
A Typical Course Outline	p. 59
Accreditation	p. 61
Merchant Schools	p. 64
Scholarships and Mentoring	p. 68
Continuing Education and Certification	p. 74
Soft Skills	p. 77
The Experience of the Construction Manager	p. 83
Project Management	p. 90
Cost Management	p. 95
Saving Money through Technology	p. 97
Time Management	p. 100
Quality Management	p. 103
Contract Administration	p. 107
Safety Management	p. 110
Program Management	p. 113
Sustainability	p. 113
Risk Management	p. 115
Building Information Modeling	p. 116
Construction Managers' Place in the World	p. 123
Globalization	p. 123
Challenges of Globalization	p. 127
Infrastructure	p. 131
Exciting Times for Infrastructure	p. 142
CM and the Environment	p. 147
The Future of Construction Management	p. 155
Integated Project Delivery	p. 158
Project Organization	p. 163
Technology of IPD	p. 165
Public Private Partnerships	p. 165
Innovative Financing	p. 172
Technology	p. 173
Workforce Issues	p. 183
Appendix
Code of Ethics	p. 185
Glossary	p. 187
CMAA Student Chapters	p. 201
Bibliography	p. 207
Useful Web Resources	p. 209
Index	p. 211
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