Day in the life of
Construction Project Manager – Cindy Sosa Sanchez
I enjoy being a Construction Project Manager because I get to help people improve their homes and make their building dreams come true! However, my job requires that I am available 24/7, schedule projects properly, communicate effectively with the homeowner, suppliers, and subcontractors, and understand IRC and local building codes.
My Typical Day
My daily activities vary depending on what I have going on. I try to start off my morning the same way by checking emails and responding to customer questions. Some days I spend most of the day on a job site and other days I may spend all day in the office.
Daily activities include:
- Visiting customer sites for estimates
- Writing estimates
- Checking up on job site progress
- Ordering materials
- Drafting invoices
- Social media marketing
- Misc – taxes, ordering office supplies, etc.
My other responsibilities include:
- Generating leads
- Coordinating to have someone go to the job site and check out the job that needs to be done if I am unable to go
- Drafting estimates and submitting them to customers
- Setting payment plans if necessary
- Pulling permits
- Scheduling jobs and overseeing the project to ensure everything is done as agreed with the customer
- Overseeing projects from start to finish
- Submitting invoices at the time of completion and following up on past due invoices
Pros
I am able to oversee an entire project from start to finish, help homeowners achieve their home building/improvement goal, I enjoy having a combination of office and on the road days.
Cons
I need to be available 24/7 and have no set schedule or hours, manage timing, owner, supplies, and subcontractors accordingly.
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Construction Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
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