What is Construction Management?

 

Construction management is all about providing professional services to project owner(s) for effective management of the schedule of the project along with the cost, quality, safety, scope and function. This profile is compatible with all project delivery methods. A construction manager's job is to successfully execute the project and deliver it on time. His/her job is compatible with all project delivery methods.

A capital project includes three parties (excluding the construction manager):

1. Owner- He/she commissions the project and either fund the project directly or finances through numerous methods.
2. The architect/engineer- Designer of the project
3. General Contractor- He/she oversees day-to-day operations and manages subcontractors.

It is the responsibility of the construction manager to represent the owner’s interest and provide insights into the construction project to the owner. He/she works with all the parties involved for the successful execution of the project and to deliver the project on time, under the estimated, and to the owner’s expected quality, scope and function.

A professional construction manager is qualified through combined education and experience to work with the owner, architect general contractor, and other stakeholders to determine the best possible sequence of construction operations and develop a detailed schedule and budget, while also establishing guidelines for project safety and security and helping the owner-manager risk. This involves complex planning techniques, such as the critical path method along with in-depth knowledge of construction methods.

According to a 2013 study published by McGraw Construction and supported by the CMAA Foundation, using professional construction managers saved money, aided in mitigating problems, and resulted in higher quality results for owners.

A construction management professional use industry-standard practices for the management of projects successfully. In short, a construction manager's primary responsibility is to manage the schedule, cost, safety, quality, function and scope for the project owners.

In recent years, the demand for construction managers has skyrocketed. It is due to the increase in urban population and the need to accommodate them as per their requirement while also catering to the available resources. This has led to an increase in demand for construction management professionals in India.

Construction Project MBA programme by RICS SBE, Amity University

MBA in Construction ProjectManagement from RICS SBE is a unique MBA programme that prepares you to excel in the role of a project manager, working in a team, often as a team leader. You will be able to lead teams of specialists including architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, sustainability experts and finance experts. The best project managers measure their success based on project performance, operational effectiveness, and sustainability.

After completing this specialized MBA in CPM, you will be able to effectively lead teams of specialists, including architects, electrical engineers, structural engineers, sustainability experts and finance experts.

RICS SBE is India’s first & only institution to offer dual accredited (RICS & PMI-GAC) degrees. Accreditation ensures that education quality is at par with global standards. This makes it India’s best institution to offer construction management. To know more about this programme, visit the website.