Understanding the Building Process and Team Work – Project Managers

The responsibility of Project Managers is to coordinate and manage the entire construction project. Project Managers need to make sure the project is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with the required quality standards.

At the beginning of the project, the Project Manager will have frequent meetings with the clients to define the user´s requirements, land development potential, and preliminary budget etc., and help to prepare the project scope of work.

After that, the Project Manager will work with other project team members to translate the project scope of work into design. It is important that each development stage comes with a time frame and budget. Throughout the entire construction process, from design, construction, to handover of the building, each stage has to be done on time and within budget.

What are the essential characters and qualities required for a Project Manager?

A Project Manager has to deal with many issues everyday so he has to be organised, sensible, attentive to details, and patient in order to manage a large project. Other than that, Project Managers also need to communicate with the clients and project team regularly, so good communication skills are very important.

Career Path
- obtain a recognised degree in Architecture or related disciplines, or equivalent.

Reference
Hong Kong Institute of Project Management
www.hkipm.org.hk