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Construction Manager

Get help organizing your project from the start

A construction manager can facilitate the smooth running of your next remodeling project by bringing education and experience as well as extensive background in coordinating subcontractors, establishing schedules, and riding herd on all the participants of a project.

The goal of any construction manager is to bring the project as conceived and designed in on time and for the budgeted amount. With multiple subs involved scheduling and coordinating a mid- to large-scale remodel can tax any homeowner, so the value added with a specialist who can pull all the activities together and get work done in a timely way more than pays his way. With solid background in the construction field, the construction or project manager often knows who the best subcontractor is for a particular job and that can save you time and money.

To choose a capable construction or project manager, the following tips might be useful:

Ask candidates if they are certified through the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) or the Construction Managment Association of America (CMAA). Certification is voluntary, but verifies that your construction manager has passed a specified level of professional competency
Ask for a copy of their résumé. What coursework or degree programs have they completed? Many community colleges offer two-year programs and universities offer both bachelor's and master's degrees in construction management.
Ask what field experience they have and whether they are licensed contractors in a specialty. Many CMs start out as subcontractors or generals and through education and experience assume more responsibility and take additional classes.

Verify contractor licensing in your city.