CONSTRUCTION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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OFFICE ROLES

The Project Engineer

Project Engineers or "PE's" are the introductory role along the Project Management career path. PE's are responsible for assisting with the overall project planning and scheduling, reporting, project accounting, and control, often supported by a Project Manager.

Responsibilities include :

  • RFI Tracking/Review/Process
  • Permit Process Assistance
  • Bid Package / Procurement Assistance
  • Change Management Tracking
  • Material Delivery Tracking
  • Project Reporting Assistance
  • Document Control
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Project Close-Out Assistance
  • Quality Control
  • Contractor Quote Review/Negotiations
  • Input of Construction Schedules
  • Safety Enforcement & Reporting
  • Self Perform Administration/Monitoring
The Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager's or "APM's" are the next role along the Project Management career path after Project Engineer. APM's are responsible for everything a Project Engineer would be responsible, while exhibiting more experience and the capability to handle more risk through the project.

Responsibilities include :

  • All Project Engineer Responsibilities
  • Cost control/cost management assistance
  • Update construction schedule
  • Lead project meetings
  • Responsible for project closeout
  • Client monthly reports
  • Bid packages and scope preparation
  • Project Status Reports
  • Owner/Client interface
  • Change order negotiations
  • Practices Safety Management
  • Owner Contract Administration
The Project Manager

Project Manager's or "PM's" are fully responsible for the management of a construction project from the office perspective. PM's are responsible budget, schedule, Owner relationships from start to finish. Depending on company size, this role may also handle roles included under "Senior Project Manager."

Responsibilities include :

  • All APM Responsibilities
  • Onsite Client Relationships and Business
  • Preconstruction Assistance
  • Project Execution Planning
  • Permits / Insurance / Notice to Proceed
  • Subcontracts / Procurement
  • Cost Control / Schedule Management
  • Pay Applications (Sub and Owner)
  • Lead Project Meetings
  • QA & QC / Site Logistics Plan
  • Develops & Manages Subcontracts
  • Reviews, Understands & Administers Owner Contract
The Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager's or "SPM's" handle everything a Project Manager handles, but typically across multiple projects and/or teams. SPM's typically oversee multiple PM's on different projects, or a few PM's on a large/complex project.

Responsibilities include :

  • All Project Manager Responsibilities
  • Able to manage large, complex, and/or multiple Jobs
  • Preconstruction/constructability
  • Permits / Builder's Risk / Notice to Proceed
  • Oversee Procurement / Change Management
  • Subcontracts / Bid Packs
  • Prepare Master Schedule / Oversee Updates
  • Project Reporting / Project Status Reports
  • Owner Pay Apps
  • Approve Sub Payment Apps
  • Conduct Project Meetings
  • Client Point of Contact
  • Manage Owner Contract with Project Executive
  • Manages Development & Performance of Project Staff
The Project Executive

Project Executives or "PX's" handle teams of Senior Project Managers and/or PMs, reviewing at a "Macro" level - involvement is more-so focused on client relationships, Owner contracts, and future work.

Responsibilities include :

  • Generating business, negotiating contracts, estimating, bidding, profit/loss of assigned projects
  • Project/Loss responsibility for one or more projects/clients
  • Provides leadership of, and ensures mechanisms are in place, for
  • a successful project (Client relations, collaboration, project controls, team environment, etc.)
  • Takes lead in preparing Owner Contracts
  • Markets work to Existing Clients
  • Business Development
  • Client Relationships / Develop Strategy
  • Oversee Schedules / Updates
  • Develop Staff
  • Resolution of Complex Project Conflicts
  • Responsible for Owner Contract Negotiations

FIELD ROLES

The Field Engineer

Field Engineers or "FE's" are the introductory role along the Superintendent career path. FE's are responsible for assisting with the overall project planning and scheduling, coordination of constructors, and success of field work.

Responsibilities include :

  • Job Daily Reports
  • QA/QC Process
  • Attend Subcontractor Meetings & Schedule Review
  • Participate w/ RFIs
  • Submittal & Shop Drawings
  • Review Material Procurement Logs
  • Assist Superintendents with Safety Meetings
  • Participate in Pre-Task Planning
  • Self Perform Work Package Detailing (When Applicable)
  • Facilitate Punchlist Process
  • Develop Site Culture
The Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendents are the next role along the Superintendent career path after Field Engineer. Assistant Superintendents are responsible for everything a Field Engineer would be responsible, while exhibiting more experience and the capability to handle more risk through the project.

Responsibilities include :

  • All Field Engineer Responsibilities
  • Check Submittals / Detailing
  • Order Miscellaneous Materials
  • Initiate RFI's
  • Assist in Project Setup
  • Assist with Punchlist Management
  • QA QC Checklist
  • Small Projects Management
  • Support Superintendent
  • Safety Enforcement
  • Provide Supervision to Part of the Project
  • Manages Self Perform Work with Superintendent (where applicable)
The Superintendent

Superintendents or "Supers" are fully responsible for the management of a construction project from the field perspective. Superintendents are responsible field coordination, schedule, and Owner relationships from start to finish.

Responsibilities Include :

  • All Assistant Superintendent Responsibilities
  • Project Setup
  • Project Direction / Field Direction
  • Team Environment / Dynamic
  • Leads & Develops People
  • Schedule Development / Management
  • Logistics Planning / Execution
  • Project Safety Plan Assistance
  • Punchlist Management
  • Project Communication / Reporting
  • JHA Inspections
  • Review Scope / Subcontractors
  • Manage Project / Client Relationships
  • Co-lead Project Meetings
  • Manage Self-Perform (when applicable)
  • Chair Subcontractor Foreman Meetings
  • Review / Approve T&M Tickets
  • Practice Safety Management
The Senior Superintendent

Senior Superintendents handle everything a Superintendents handles, but typically across multiple projects and/or teams. Senior Superintendents typically oversee multiple Superintendents on different projects, or a few Superintendents on a large/complex project.

  • All Superintendent Responsibilities
  • Lead superintendent on large, complex projects
  • Manage multiple Superintendents on single project
The General Superintendent

General Superintendents handle teams of Senior Superintendents and/or Superintendents, reviewing at a "Macro" level - involvement is more-so focused on manpower, scheduling, and other resource allocation.

  • All Senior Superintendent Responsibilities
  • Subcontractor / Client Relations
  • People Development
  • Teacher / Mentor to Superintendents
  • Regional / Corporate Duties
  • Enforce Labor Agreements
  • Preconstruction Support
  • Strategize on Regional Initiatives
  • Self Perform Work Management (where applicable)
  • Manage Craft Employment & Development

ARCHITECT / ENGINEERS / MISC.

The Architect

Architects are responsible for designing and planning construction projects by meeting with clients, creating drawings/specifications, and ensuring the design meets the Owner's needs and budget. They are also responsible for managing projects through all phases, from initial concepts to final construction. Architects are often the lead on collaboration between other engineers on the design team.

Responsibilities include :

  • Researches, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials and systems.
  • Produces conceptual plans, renderings, and documents.
  • Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
  • Utilizes computer-assisted design (CAD) software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans, producing construction documents via AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Reviewing submittals, answering request for information (RFI's), completing site visits to ensure the contractor is building per plan, as well as signing off on certificates for substantial completion.
The Engineers

Engineers are responsibility for specific disciplines of design on construction projects. Their responsibilities are similar to that of an Architect, such as producing drawings, reviewing submittals, and answering RFI's.

The following are different types of Engineers in construction :

  • Civil Engineers : Civil engineers provide a specialized focus on the construction of bridges, roads, buildings, railways, storm & sanitary systems, water piping, earthwork, and much more.
  • Structural Engineers : Structural engineers ensure the safety, strength, and stability of buildings, bridges, and other structures by analyzing loads, designing structural systems, selecting appropriate materials, and overseeing construction to ensure compliance with codes and standards
  • Plumbing Engineer : Plumbing engineers design plumbing systems for buildings, ensuring they are functional, efficient, and compliant with codes. They are involved in everything from potable water and waste removal to stormwater drainage and fire suppression systems
  • Mechanical Engineer : Mechanical engineers in construction focus primarily on HVAC systems and Building Control systems.
  • Electrical Engineer : Electrical Engineers produce drawings for power, lighting, low voltage, security, and card access. Often coordinating with Mechanical Engineers for power of associated equipment.
  • Landscape Engineer : Landscape Engineers design and plan outdoor spaces to be functional, sustainable, and visually appealing. This would include hardscapes, grass, trees, shrubs, and much more.
The Owner's Rep

An owner's representative acts as the project owner's advocate and liaison throughout a construction or development project, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout to ensure it aligns with the owner's vision, budget, and timeline. They manage communication between the owner and all other parties (such as the Contractor and the Architect), handle project management, and protect the owner's interests by helping control costs and prevent delays

  • Progress Monitoring
  • Budget Tracking
  • Change Order Management
  • Quality and Safety Oversight
  • Communication Hub

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