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Project Manager

Description & role

The Building and Public Works Project Manager monitors the site from start to finish. They are the customer's main contact for progress on the works and coordinates the work of suppliers and subcontractors. They are responsible for invoicing and ensuring that deadlines and costs are met. As part of their commercial duties, they also prospect for new customers.

After several years' experience in a company, a Building and Public Works Project Manager can look forward to professional development. They can take on larger, more complex projects. As they take on more responsibility, they may become works supervisors or technical diagnosticians. Some also choose to set up their own company specialising in construction.

The job of Business Manager in the building and civil engineering sector is very much in demand these days. Engineers who have graduated from a school specialising in construction are ideally placed for this job, but a BTS or a licence may be enough to secure a place in a company in this field. There are an increasing number of job offers on the Internet for this profession, with attractive salaries.

 

Alternative Job Titles

  • Construction Branch Manager
  • Building and Civil Works Sales Manager
  • Architect
  • BIM Manager

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Main Responsibilities

The main role of the Construction Project Manager is to supervise the smooth running of a site. Their responsibilities also include managing the planning and budgeting of work, as well as reducing costs wherever possible.

The Account Manager is also responsible for determining the customer's needs and ensuring that the work is in line with those needs. The Account Manager must carry out prospecting missions to find new customers at the end of each project on a building site. They are also responsible for negotiating and drafting contracts, which requires a basic knowledge of the law.

The Building and Public Works Account Manager acts as an intermediary between the customer and external service providers. They must therefore have a network of reliable and advantageous subcontractors to recommend to customers.

Competencies

 

  • Ability to coordinate a site: the role of Project Manager in the building and civil engineering sector involves supervising work. Knowledge of construction is therefore required.
  • Mastery of management techniques: this professional must master team and project management.
  • Communication skills: good communication skills are also important to ensure that customer requests are passed on to staff.
  • Good knowledge of prospecting techniques: prospecting techniques are also essential for finding new customers in the sales field.
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills: negotiation and persuasion skills are essential when dealing with a variety of professional contacts.
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Education & Training

  • Higher education in construction or NDRC (negotiation and digitalisation of customer relations) or an MCO option (operational sales management)
  • Professional degree
  • Master's degree from an engineering school (specialising in building and civil engineering)
  • Master's degree specialising in public works
  • Master's degree in Construction and Project Management

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