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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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Parachute skills

  1. Supervise, manage - People (4.53)
  2. Consult - People (4.47)
  3. Coordinate - People (4.47)
  4. Plan - Data (4.44)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.44)
  6. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.34)
  7. Interview, draw out - People (4.31)
  8. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.19)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (4.19)
  10. Use my brain - Data (4.06)
  11. Listen - People (4.00)
  12. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  13. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.97)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  15. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.81)
  16. Research - Data (3.77)
  17. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.77)
  18. Motivate - People (3.75)
  19. Speak - People (3.75)
  20. Study, observe - Data (3.75)
  21. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  22. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  23. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  24. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  25. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  26. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Time Management (3.88)
  2. Active Listening (3.75)
  3. Speaking (3.75)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  5. Management of Personnel Resources (3.75)
  6. Monitoring (3.62)
  7. Coordination (3.62)
  8. Negotiation (3.62)
  9. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  10. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  11. Active Learning (3.50)
  12. Operations Analysis (3.50)
  13. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  14. Management of Financial Resources (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Oral Expression (3.88)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  7. Information Ordering (3.62)
  8. Far Vision (3.62)
  9. Written Expression (3.50)
  10. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  11. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.75)
  2. Dependability (4.50)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.44)
  4. Leadership (4.34)
  5. Initiative (4.31)
  6. Cooperation (4.19)
  7. Persistence (4.12)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.09)
  9. Analytical Thinking (4.06)
  10. Self Control (4.03)
  11. Achievement/Effort (4.00)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.00)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.53)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.47)
  3. Scheduling Work and Activities (4.47)
  4. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.44)
  5. Getting Information (4.31)
  6. Interacting With Computers (4.22)
  7. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.19)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (4.19)
  9. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (4.09)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.09)
  11. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (4.03)
  12. Developing and Building Teams (4.03)
  13. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.00)
  14. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.97)
  15. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.81)
  16. Processing Information (3.81)
  17. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.77)
  18. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.75)
  19. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.75)
  20. Analyzing Data or Information (3.72)
  21. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.72)
  22. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.72)
  23. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.72)
  24. Performing Administrative Activities (3.62)
  25. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.50)
  26. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.50)
  1. Make Decisions (4.53)
  2. Consult With Managerial Or Supervisory Personnel (4.47)
  3. Schedule Employee Work Hours (4.47)
  4. Plan Or Organize Work (4.44)
  5. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.31)
  6. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.22)
  7. Negotiate Business Contracts (4.19)
  8. Resolve Customer Or Public Complaints (4.19)
  9. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (4.09)
  10. Oversee Execution Of Organizational Or Program Policies (4.09)
  11. Direct And Coordinate Construction Of Mine Shafts Or Tunnels (4.09)
  12. Manage Building Maintenance Projects (4.09)
  13. Manage Contracts (4.03)
  14. Order Or Purchase Supplies, Materials, Or Equipment (4.03)
  15. Confer With Management Or Users (4.00)
  16. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.97)
  17. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (3.97)
  18. Perform Safety Inspections In Construction Or Resource Extraction Setting (3.97)
  19. Explain Government Laws Or Regulations (3.81)
  20. Interpret Maps For Architecture, Construction, Or Engineering Project (3.81)
  21. Explain Rules, Policies Or Regulations (3.81)
  22. Compute Production, Construction, Or Installation Specifications (3.81)
  23. Compile Information On Findings From Investigation Of Accidents (3.81)
  24. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.77)
  25. Use Long Or Short Term Production Planning Techniques (3.77)
  26. Use Negotiation Techniques (3.77)
  27. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (3.77)
  28. Use Project Management Techniques (3.77)
  29. Use Building Or Land Use Regulations (3.77)
  30. Recognize Construction Industry Codes Or Symbols On Blueprints (3.75)
  31. Understand Construction Specifications (3.75)
  32. Evaluate New Construction Industry Practices (3.75)
  33. Evaluate Construction Quality (3.75)
  34. Understand Government Construction Contracting Regulations (3.75)
  35. Inspect Project Operations, Or Site To Determine Specification Compliance (3.72)
  36. Estimate Time Or Cost For Installation, Repair, Or Construction Projects (3.72)
  37. Estimate Materials Or Labor Requirements (3.72)
  38. Estimate Costs Of Design Materials Or Construction (3.72)
  39. Compute Cost Estimates Of Construction Or Engineering Projects (3.72)
  40. Monitor Contract Performance (3.62)
  41. Prepare Contract Documents (3.62)
  42. Set Priorities For Construction Workers (3.50)
  43. Assign Work To Staff Or Employees (3.50)