• As a site manager you will be responsible for looking after the teams on a construction site, as well as leasing with the clients. You could be monitoring costs and budget, and ordering materials for the project.
• The job role of a site manager involves the following duties:
• Liaising with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public
• Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors
• Buying materials for each phase of the project
• Monitoring build costs and project progress
• Conducting quality and safety inspections
• Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
• Maintaining quality control checks
• Motivating the workforce
• Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise
• Working on-site in all weathers, at clients’ businesses or in a site office. Determining needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Planning all construction operations and scheduling intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Acquiring equipment and materials and monitoring stocks to timely handle inadequacies.
• Hiring contractors and other staff and allocating responsibilities.
• Supervising the work of laborers, mechanics, etc., and giving them guidance when needed.
• Evaluating progress and preparing detailed reports.
• Ensuring adherence to all health and safety standards and reporting issues.