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Skills, Education, and Experience

Skills

  • problem-solving
  • detail-oriented
  • excellent job task planning and organization skills
  • work well as part of a team
  • strong oral and written communication skills
  • good business management skills

Source: Career Cruising – Profile for Construction Manager

Education and Experience

  • A university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology is usually required
  • A master's degree in project management may be required
  • Several years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent, are usually required
  • Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements
  • Professional engineering status or construction trade certification may be required by some employers

Source: WorkBC Career Profile

Qualifications

This occupation is not regulated in British Columbia.

In British Columbia, a Bachelor degree program in construction management is available through the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

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