{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T11:23:43.970Z","occupation":{"soc":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","group":"Management","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers construction management practice from entry-level field compliance and scheduling support through executive-level portfolio governance, workforce leadership, and enterprise contract strategy across commercial, residential, and large-scale infrastructure project environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Building and safety codes — identify and reference applicable regulations during site walkthroughs under the direction of a senior construction manager.","Project schedules and calendar software — enter task durations and dependencies under supervision to support deadline tracking on active construction sites.","Budget estimate worksheets — compile labor and material cost data into draft estimates using spreadsheet tools under close managerial review.","Quality control checklists — apply pre-established inspection protocols at designated milestones on residential or light commercial projects.","Construction workers and crew leads — relay daily task assignments and safety instructions under the guidance of a project superintendent.","Labor requirement logs — calculate basic crew sizes needed for routine trade activities using standard staffing formulas provided by supervisors.","Project management software — input progress updates, milestone completions, and resource allocations as directed on assigned project modules.","Subcontractor documentation — review contracts and scope-of-work documents for completeness and flag discrepancies to senior staff for resolution.","Technical drawings and specifications — read and interpret standard construction documents to verify field conditions align with design intent.","Verbal and written communications — prepare meeting notes and progress summaries for distribution to project team members under managerial direction."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Building code compliance inspections — conduct routine site reviews across multiple trade disciplines, documenting deficiencies and initiating corrective actions with limited oversight.","Quality control programs — implement established QC procedures, track non-conformances, and verify closure of corrective actions on mid-scale commercial projects.","Construction activity schedules — develop and maintain CPM-based project schedules using scheduling software, adjusting sequences to address emerging delays in familiar site conditions.","Progress and cost tracking reports — prepare and submit periodic budget variance and earned-value reports to owners and stakeholders using project management software.","Subcontractor and craft crews — supervise daily field operations, resolve work-sequence conflicts, and enforce safety requirements across multiple trades on site.","Labor dispatch plans — analyze trade workflow demands and issue crew deployment schedules aligned with project phase requirements and available workforce capacity.","Owner and design-team meetings — participate in project coordination meetings, raise construction concerns, and document agreed resolutions for distribution to field teams.","Subcontract agreements — review subcontractor proposals, negotiate scope and schedule terms, and process contract amendments within delegated authority limits.","CAD and document management software — retrieve, mark up, and distribute revised drawings and submittals to ensure field teams work from current design documents.","Risk identification logs — recognize and escalate common project risks related to schedule, cost, and safety to the project manager with supporting data."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Regulatory compliance programs — autonomously oversee inspection regimens across all project phases, resolving code interpretation issues directly with inspectors and authorities having jurisdiction.","Project-wide quality management plans — design, deploy, and continuously improve QC systems covering materials testing, inspection hold points, and subcontractor quality requirements on large commercial builds.","Integrated master schedules — develop multi-phase, resource-loaded project schedules, identify and mitigate critical-path risks, and resequence work to recover schedule on complex construction projects.","Cost control and budget reporting — independently prepare detailed budget estimates, manage contingency reserves, and deliver cost-to-complete forecasts to ownership groups on projects exceeding several million dollars.","Full project workforce — direct and evaluate the performance of superintendents, field engineers, and subcontractor foremen, applying progressive discipline and recognition practices across the full project team.","Workforce planning analyses — model labor demand curves against subcontractor capacity and market availability, negotiating procurement strategies to maintain optimal site staffing throughout the project lifecycle.","Multi-party dispute resolution — lead negotiations among owners, architects, consultants, and contractors to resolve design conflicts, change orders, and claims, documenting outcomes in formal correspondence.","Prime and subcontract negotiations — draft, negotiate, and execute contract amendments, bond requirements, and insurance provisions with consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors within full project authority.","Systems analysis for constructability — evaluate design documents, specifications, and sequencing logic to identify constructability issues before work begins, recommending value-engineered solutions to design teams.","Analytical and compliance software — leverage integrated project controls platforms to perform trend analyses, forecast schedule and cost outcomes, and generate executive-ready reports for owner presentations."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational safety and compliance strategy — establish company-wide building-code compliance frameworks and safety management systems, ensuring consistent regulatory adherence across an entire portfolio of concurrent projects.","Enterprise quality management systems — design and institutionalize QC standards, audit protocols, and continuous-improvement processes that elevate quality performance across all divisions and project types.","Portfolio-level master planning — direct the integrated scheduling and resource-allocation strategy for multiple simultaneous large-scale construction programs, setting organizational capacity thresholds and delivery priorities.","Capital budget governance — set financial performance targets, approve project budgets at the program level, and lead executive reporting on cost performance, profitability, and risk exposure to boards or ownership groups.","Construction workforce leadership — recruit, mentor, and retain senior project managers and superintendents, creating career development pathways and succession plans that sustain organizational talent pipelines.","Strategic labor and contractor relations — negotiate enterprise-level agreements with trade unions, major subcontractors, and staffing agencies, shaping workforce availability and cost structures across multi-year project pipelines.","Executive stakeholder engagement — represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations and dispute proceedings with clients, government agencies, and joint-venture partners, safeguarding company interests and relationships.","Contractual risk and procurement leadership — establish standard contract templates, bonding strategies, and procurement policies that protect organizational interests across diverse project delivery methods including CM-at-risk and design-build.","Technology and innovation adoption — evaluate and mandate deployment of emerging construction technologies — including BIM, cloud-based collaboration platforms, and data analytics tools — to drive productivity and competitive advantage.","Organizational culture and ethics — model leadership behaviors aligned with integrity, dependability, and stress resilience, embedding these work styles into performance expectations and professional development programs across the firm."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}