ABSTRACT
The chapter discusses the duties and responsibilities of the manager of construction and the home office staff. The development of an organization and the assignment of the right people to the right jobs are the most important responsibilities of the manager of construction. Regardless of the number of locations or the jobs, the manager of construction or a totally qualified assistant must monitor performance. The preparation of field labor and indirect cost estimates should be prepared by professional estimators, usually working for a department other than construction. Key members of the home office construction department (HOCD) should advise the scheduling department on such items as construction sequence, and proper manpower loading. HOCD must discuss construction execution plans and construction expertise in an effective manner in sales presentations. Management of the construction equipment company requires good financial management, mechanical expertise, and construction knowhow. HOCD must set the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) policies, the QA/QC procedures, and the field QA/QC organization.
