Many people confuse the different roles that a construction project manager performs versus a general contractor. This is because many construction companies now perform and/or provide both of these services, so the customer may not even realize they are separate and different. MCP Group offers both services. Our design-build firm can handle all of your construction project’s needs. Give us a call to learn more today!
HOW DOES A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER DIFFER FROM A GENERAL CONTRACTOR?
The main difference is that a general contractor is more hands-on with regards to what is happening on the ground. They handle all of the subcontractors, heavy equipment, and materials, ensuring all of the actual physical work and process of the building construction is getting done. They ensure all of the day-to-day construction is getting done on the building site. A general contractor comes on board later in the project
The construction project manager is more of an oversight role. You can think of it as a bigger picture role. They work closely with the customer in order to ensure the work that is being done is in line with the customer’s vision, mission, and goals. They also monitor the numbers, adjusting for any delays, such as weather-related, and ensuring the entire construction project stays on-time and on-budget. Construction managers play a big role in the pre-construction phase of a residential or commercial building project and are key advisors to the customer.
TOP 3 QUALIFICATIONS OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
- Experience. Construction project managers need to be able to adapt to changing job conditions every day. While extensive pre-planning goes a long way to warding off problems, unforeseen circumstances can always crop up that threaten to derail a commercial construction project. Having experience in managing these sometimes daily challenges can make the difference in an on-time and on-budget project.
- Communication skills. Communication is key in any industry, but especially when you have dozens of staff, vendors, and subcontractors who all need guidance and direction in order to get the job done. Communication with the customer is essential as well. Effective communication can ward off many of the inherent and unforeseen challenges a commercial construction project manager will face.
- Organizational skills. With so many moving pieces to the puzzle, a construction project manager has to have organizational skills or tasks that can get forgotten that can affect your entire project, such as neglecting to order crucial construction materials or schedule a subcontractor. By using project management software, communication platforms, and other tools, construction project managers can ensure everything gets done. MCP Group has a talented team of construction project managers who can get your construction project done with as few hiccups as possible. Call to learn more today!
CHOOSE MCP GROUP FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER NEEDS
There is a lot on the line with residential and commercial building projects that you can’t afford to not have the best in the business. MCP Group offers exceptional construction project management services in Colorado and Kansas. Our team works together to ensure your project stays on-time and on-budget. With over 45 years in the construction business, we know what it takes to get the job done.
MCP Group offers a whole slew of services to better meet your needs, from construction management and general contracting services to operation and maintenance for facilities. Call us to get started today!