Construction contractors are great managers who enjoy guiding construction projects to completion and actively engaging with customers. They are passionate about building and juggling many tasks at a time and can oversee the design and building of a range of structures. Alongside the engineers who design structures, construction contractors are essential to ensuring that infrastructure around the world gets built on time, meets customers’ demands, and is done safely.
Construction contractor responsibilities span project management, team management and construction. They oversee every part of a building construction project, from start to finish. Construction contractors must plan all the important development and implementation details and plan out construction equipment and materials to be used.
They are also responsible for various construction management processes, including the procurement of supplies and equipment, coordination of subcontractors to carry out specialized tasks like electricity or heating and ventilation. In addition, they must ensure funds are available to keep the project moving and prepare regular progress reports. The contractor must also manage the teams in terms of size and technical expertise, as well as payroll for their own employees and subcontractor payments.
Construction contractors must be quick thinkers, able to anticipate and plan for possible changes and having a risk management strategy in place to deal with it. They must also ensure that the plans, workers and local laws or codes all adhere to the scope of the building project. At the end of the building project, construction contractors are responsible for reviewing it all and making sure everything is correct. Construction contractors often work closely with construction engineers, civil engineers, and other specialists, to guide the building work as specified.
Construction contractor jobs are frequently available in the construction industry where building on any scale happens. They can help build homes, offices, bridges, skyscrapers, and other large buildings like tunnels, power plants, dams, and beyond. There is never a dull moment on a construction site, making this career of contracting perfect for those who like to juggle many challenges and deadlines.
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Construction Supervisor Schwerpunkt PLT (m/w/d)
Location: Mannheim
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 3 years
In Ihrer Funktion als Fachbauleiter / Construction Supervisor mit dem Schwerpunkt Prozessleittechnik sind Sie für die Abwicklung von Montageaufträgen in den verfahrenstechnischen Anlagen des Unternehmens zuständig. Dabei sorgen Sie für die qualitäts- und termingerechte Projektabwicklung im Feld sowie im Schaltraum, überwachen Loop-Checks und erarbeiten Teile des PLT Montagekonzepts. Dies geschieht im ständigen Austausch mit Projektbeteiligten, Kunden sowie Lieferanten. Zudem umfasst Ihre Aufgabe die fachliche Führung und Kontrolle von Kontraktoren während der Montage.
Senior Construction Manager (m/w/d)
Location: Karlsruhe
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 5 years
Steuerung und Überwachung von Bauprojekten im Bereich Straßenbau, Kanalbau und sonstiger Infrastrukturmaßnahmen Erstellung von Projektplänen, Zeitplänen und Budgetvorgaben Vorbereitung und Einreichung von Genehmigungsunterlagen bei Behörden. Kommunikation und Verhandlungen mit Behörden und öffentlichen Einrichtungen zur Sicherstellung aller erforderlichen Genehmigungen Einhaltung rechtlicher Vorgaben und baurechtlicher Bestimmungen Auswahl, Beauftragung und Steuerung von externen Dienstleistern und Subunternehmen Überwachung der Leistungen hinsichtlich Qualität, Terminen und Kosten Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Arbeitssicherheits- und Umweltstandards Regelmäßige Kontrolle des Projektfortschritts und Erstellung von Statusberichten für interne und externe Stakeholder Identifikation und Management von Risiken sowie Erarbeitung von Lösungsvorschlägen bei Problemen Schnittsellenmanagement Enge Zusammenarbeit mit internen Fachabteilungen wie Planung, Einkauf und Qualitätsmanagement Abstimmung mit Architekten, Ingenieuren und Bauleitern
Construction Manager Verfahrenstechnik (w/m/d)
Location: Wuppertal
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 1 years
Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Sicherstellung, dass alle Apparate und Maschinen im Anlagenbereich sicher, gesetzes- und vorschriftenkonform sowie kostenoptimal betriebsfähig der chemischen Produktion bereitgestellt werden können Darüber hinaus erarbeiten Sie nachhaltige Reparaturkonzepte, inklusive Kosten- und Terminplanungen Auch die Durchführung von Schadensanalysen und die Entwicklung von Konzepten zur Optimierung der Anlagenverfügbarkeit fällt in Ihren Aufgabenbereich. Sie werden nach Einarbeitung größere sowie komplexere Neubau- und Instandhaltungs-Projekte im Anlagenbereich koordinieren
SHE Coordinator Construction (m/w/d)
Location: Karlsruhe
Branche: Internal Sales & Marketing
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 4 years
Zentrale Rolle bei der Projektabwicklung Überwachung von Bauprozessen, um einen sicheren Arbeitsplatz zu garantieren Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinatoren (SiGeKo) Implementierung effektiver Sicherheitsstrategien für die Baustelle Durchführung täglicher Sicherheitsrundgänge Ergreifen von Maßnahmen bei Sicherheitsverstößen Aufbau und Pflege enger Beziehungen zu Lieferanten Identifizierung potenzieller Risiken auf der Baustelle und Entwicklung von Strategien zu deren Minderung Erstellung und Überprüfung relevanter Dokumente zur Einhaltung gesetzlicher Anforderungen Aufrechterhaltung offener Kommunikationskanäle mit internen Teams, Stakeholdern, Lieferanten, Auftragnehmern und dem Projektmanagement Sicherstellung der Einhaltung relevanter Gesetze, Vorschriften und Industriestandards Tägliche Sicherstellung der Einhaltung der Brandschutzbestimmungen durch alle Beteiligten auf der Baustelle
Head of Construction - SIMOPS
Location: DOHA
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Providing visible safety leadership and care for people in line with LNG and the Project vision.Leads SIMOPS management, including relevant site work management processes such as LOTO,JSAs and PTWs. Shall be flexible and team orientated. Support Construction, SHEs and Commissioning Managers as the leader and owner of SIMOPS execution process. Works closely with other disciplines to effectively deliver the scope.Champion on-site SIMOPS, LOTO and PTW awareness and safe performance. Actively visits site to assess work management procedures and provides leadership to Contractors and Sub-Contractors to ensure SIMOPS, LOTO and PTW procedures and systems are fully understood and implemented by all.Liaise with internal/external groups as and when required e.g. LNG Major Projects, HSE&Q, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, etc.Support and participate in constructability and construction readiness reviews identifying improvement opportunities with the contractor team.Drive schedule compliance assuring Contractor delivery in line with the path of construction, L3/4 schedule and project milestones.Analyze construction progress and productivity reports, identifying contractor improvements across direct and indirect activities.Ensuring Contractor controls change in accordance with project procedures, identifying schedule and contractual impact.Supporting the Advanced Work Packing process and system compliance, identification and resolution of constraints to support schedule delivery.Lead construction completions compliance (punch closure to MC) to CSU. Providing Coordination and managing discipline interfaces.
Common construction contractor responsibilities
A construction contractor is responsible for performing a range of construction management tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Managing and guiding construction project planning and design;
- Managing the building durable structures according to specifications and plans;
- Planning and procuring appropriate materials for construction based on specifications;
- Identifying and resolving any issues arising during building;
- Managing an effective construction schedule with timing and milestones;
- Preparing progress reports and appraisal reports;
- Collaborating with customers, engineers, specialists, and construction workers to build the desired structures;
- Hiring subcontractors to carry out specific tasks, such as electricity or plumbing installation;
- Tracking progress and reporting on same;
- Delivering results in line with agreed construction project timelines and budgets;
- Delivering construction outputs in compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Assuring the safety and security of team members;
- Engaging regularly with the customers;
- Traveling to construction sites to observe and manage construction.
Qualifications for construction contractors
Construction contractors should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar engineering discipline. In some countries, a construction contractor license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 2-5+ years of construction contracting experience;
- Some experience in areas like carpentry, tiling, plumbing, electricity is needed;
- Solid understanding of construction materials and methods;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Proven experience in project and team management;
- Experience with diverse computer software;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members.
