Chicago, IL
• Constant contact with people like the public, inspectors and owners requires great customer service skills who listen and speak in a clear and concise manner so that goals are met.
• Leadership skills are needed in a managerial role because they will be in charge of delegating tasks to workers, subcontractors and other lower-level managers.
• Communication skills are important to give clear orders and process complex information to then delegate to others in a simpler manner.
• Time management skills are needed because, in construction, you have to meet deadlines. Each part of the construction project has to be done at a certain time so that everything runs smoothly.
• Writing proposals and budget plans, along with documentation of the project to the client is an important aspect.
• Technical skills to interpret construction methods, contracts and drawings of the project.