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Project managers oversee the planning and delivery of construction projects. They ensure that work is completed on time and within budget. They organise logistics, delegate work and keep track of spending.

Similarities Between Construction Management and Project Management. Construction management and construction project management will both ensure all aspects of construction are executed for the owner in a safe and efficient manner, all on-time and on-budget.

Project management is broader For example, a construction manager may only oversee the construction of the building itself, whereas a project manager will run all aspects of the project, from selecting the site to land procurement to, well, hiring the construction manager.

A project manager will guide and manage the process of development from real-estate through construction. Project management companies offer a step-by-step approach, guiding the franchisee through the phases of their development process. A construction manager will only manage the construction portion of the project.

The construction manager is based at the job site, dealing directly with the contractor and project and/or program managers. The program manager works primarily from a headquarters location and often goes out to sites, while the project manager could be based at either headquarters or the site.

A construction manager primarily works at the building site overseeing the construction tasks. A project manager may travel to the site, but they also work in an office and travel to the client to discuss the project.

Duties Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables. Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists. Select subcontractors and schedule and coordinate their activities.