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DUTIES AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS Since projects, environments, and organizations differ from company to company as well as project to project, it is not unusual for companies to struggle to provide reasonable job descriptions of the project manager and associated personnel. Below is a simple list identifying the duties of a project manager in the construction industry   Planning . Become completely familiar with all contract documents . Develop the basic plan for executing and controlling the project . Direct the preparation of project procedures . Direct the preparation of the project budget . Direct the preparation of the project schedule . Direct the preparation of basic project design criteria and general specifications . Direct the preparation of the plan for organizing, executing, and controlling field construction activities . Review plans and procedures periodically and institute changes if necessary   Organizing . Develop organization chart for project . Review project position descriptions, outlining duties, responsibilities, and restrictions for key project supervisors . Participate in the selection of key project supervisors . Develop project manpower requirements . Continually review project organization and recommend changes in organizational structure and personnel, if necessary   Directing . Direct all work on the project that is required to meet contract obligations . Develop and maintain a system for decision-making within the project team whereby decisions are made at the proper level . Promote the growth of key project supervisors . Establish objectives for project manager and performance goals for key project        supervisors . Foster and develop a spirit of project team effort . Assist in resolution of differences or problems between departments or groups on assigned projects . Anticipate and avoid or minimize potential problems by maintaining current knowledge of overall project status . Develop clear written strategy guidelines for all major problems with clear definitions of responsibilities and restraints   Controlling . Monitor project activities for compliance with company purpose and philosophy and general corporate policies . Interpret, communicate, and require compliance with the contract, the approved plan, project procedures, and directives of the client . Maintain personal control of adherence to contract warranty and guarantee provisions . Closely monitor project activities for conformity to contract scope provisions. Establish change notice procedure to evaluate and communicate scope changes . See that the plans for controlling and reporting on costs, schedule, and quality are effectively utilized . Maintain effective communications with the client and all groups performing project work