- managing parts of construction projects.
- overseeing construction work.
- undertaking surveys.
- setting out sites.
- checking technical designs and drawings for accuracy and to ensure that they are followed correctly.
- supervising contracted staff.
- ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales.
- liaising with clients, subcontractors, local authority employees, architects and other professionals, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager.
- providing technical advice and solving problems on site.
- preparing site reports and logging progress.
- ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.
- Organizing materials and ensuring sites are safe and clean.
- Preparing cost estimates and ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available.
- Providing technical advice and suggestions for improvement on particular projects.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment as required.
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best contracts.
- Authorizing technical drawings and engineering plans.
- Drawing up work schedules and communicating any adjustments to crew members and clients.
- Gathering data, compiling reports and delivering presentations to relevant stakeholders.
- Delegating tasks and scheduling meetings and training sessions where required.
- Completing quality assurance and providing feedback to the team.