Chapter 2 - CM Career Paths

Question 1

Field Engineer

Answer 1

Entry Level
Works for superintendent
Project layout and accuracy
Interpretation of plans and specs
Communication with subcontractors
Job Safety

Question 2

Office Engineer

Answer 2

Entry Level
Chief assistant to Project Engineer
Procurement of Materials
Review of Shop Drawings
Processing Material and RFI's

Question 3

Quantity Surveyor

Answer 3

Entry Level
Works with senior estimator
Estimate quantities of building materials
Must have a good understanding of construction processes and plan reading

Question 4

Project Engineer

Answer 4

Chief engineer of project
Develop bid packages
Manage project schedule 
Coordinate shop drawings
Review Submittals
Process billing

Question 5

Area Superintendent

Answer 5

Assists product Superintendent

Responsible for specific phase or area of work

Question 6

Project Superintendent

Answer 6

Companies representative at the site
Daily coordination of activities
keeps in line with schedule
Works with Project manager

Question 7

Project Manager

Answer 7

Company’s management Representative
Safe completion of project within budget and schedule
Maintain company’s standards
Initiate action to ensure project completion

Question 8

Estimator

Answer 8

In charge of procuring the Project
Estimates firm’s workload
Estimates subcontract workload
Bids

Question 9

Lead Estimator

Answer 9

Estimator on a bid team on large projects

Question 10

Senior Estimator

Answer 10

Reports to Chief estimator
Procures an entire project
Develops the bid
Maintain subcontractor relations

Question 11

Chief estimator

Answer 11

Reports to District Manager
Personell and Budget Issues
Identify leads for future projects
Review all estimates