Personalities Involved in Construction Flashcards
The main technical representative of the project proponent.
Project Manager
Entitled for a working office at the jobsite.
Project Manager
Usually has a support technical working group working under his management.
Project Manager
Reports directly to the project proponents and reports it progress independent from the construction manager’s point of view.
Project Manager
Develop and prepare plans, communicate the plans and oversee the execution on site.
Architects
They must be involved in the project from start to finish to ensure that the client’s vision as reflected in the plan will be implemented.
Architects
This comprises the major stakeholders of the design group and usually attends regular on-site meetings as called for by the construction manager.
MEP/FPS Engineering Consultants
Responsible for the design of the landscaping within or around the building premises.
Landscape Architect
Responsible for the detailed design of the interior spaces within the building. Works in coordination with the Architect.
Interior Designer
Responsible for overseeing the entirety of the project from start to finish. (Construction Phase)
Construction Manager
Responsible for planning, budgeting and overseeing the progress of the project.
Construction Manager
Represents the building contractor and is solely responsible for the company.
Construction Manager
Difference between PM and CM in terms of involvement phase and focus.
PM is involved in all phases and focuses on the overall project mgmt.
CM is involved primarily during the construction phase and focuses only on the on-site execution of construction.
Keeps track of the going - on at the site and keeps all site works running smoothly.
Site Superintendent
Directly under him are Foreman of each trade of work.
Site Superintendent
Responsible for solving engineering immediate issues directly and update engineering plans according to actual issues resolve.
Site Architects & Engineers
Responsible for the complete scheduling of construction activities from start to completion.
Construction Scheduler
Makes adjustments in the schedule due to site condition changes but as much as possible maintain the scheduled delivery of the project.
Construction Scheduler
Responsible for the safety of the construction premises, conducts toolbox tips to workers, planning of various safety measures as the project progresses.
Safety Officer
Ensures that the site is capable of addressing emergency situations.
Safety Officer
Usually in groups or teams that is responsible in the production of progress as-built, revisions, and alternative design for approval to the Architect or Engineer.
CAD/BIM Operator
Prepares 3D drawings of MEP routes and layouts within the context of a given space.
CAD/BIM Operator
A technical person/s responsible for estimating the required quantities of materials for the project.
Quantity Surveyor
Responsible to adjust his estimates should there be changes at the site.
Quantity Surveyor
Responsible for the daily administrative support group of the managers, mostly paper work, received and transmit documents and administer meetings for the construction group.
Clerk of Work
Initially conducts land survey to set landmarks that will determine the accuracy of the site boundaries, building footprints, building vertical settings and building floor to floor levels.
Surveyor
Head of the workers in the field.
Construction Foreman
Oversees the project on site (micro level) and track worker’s timecard.
Construction Foreman
Makes sure that the task under his trade are on schedule. He is also the direct response for any problem or injuries that occur on the jobsite.
Construction Foreman
Builds or assemble any woodworking items in the site.
Carpenter
Responsible basically for the installation of concrete blocks, plaster works, tileworks and everything that involves work that uses concrete.
Mason
Responsible in the installation of all wiring devices, cables, breakers, and all other electrical devices and lighting fixtures and fittings.
Electrician
Responsible in the laying, joinery and installation of all types and sizes of plumbing pipes, sanitary fittings, mechanical valves, fixtures, and everything that involves sanitary and plumbing works at the construction.
Plumber
Special trade person responsible for steel joinery as mandated by the plans using special equipment.
Welder
Responsible for the erection of the structural rebars on all structural members of the building in accordance with the cutting list prepared by the in-house cad engineers at the site.
Steelman
Responsible for the operation of the tower crane and oversee the maintenance of the equipment he operates.
Tower Crane Operator
Responsible for the operation, maintenance and safekeeping of construction heavy equipment and generators.
Heavy equipment operator
Responsible in the operation, maintenance, and safety of the Lifter.
Alimac Lift Operator
Ensures the construction site premises are secured to maintain unauthorized person from the site and implement the correct flow of deliveries.
Security Officer
Transport construction workers and light hand tools to specific floor in the jobsite.
Alimac Lift Operator
Record the egress and entry of working and other items that passes thru the security gate.
Security Officer
A clerical specialist who deals with sensitive documents and focuses on recording and reporting information on worker’s working hours and work rates.
Time Keeper
Responsible for the safe keeping, inventory, and maintenance of special tools such as transits, die tools, etc.
Tool keeper
Responsible for the inventory, safekeeping of construction materials, and large construction tools.
Warehouse man
Responsible for the erection of the structural rebars on all structural members of the building in accordance with the cutting list prepared by the in-house cad engineers at the site.
Scaffolding & Formworks Officer
Specialized person to install factory pre-cut glass to a specific area.
Glazier
Work also includes the installation of window assembly that includes the glazing. Responsible for the installation and sealing of glass to glass facade.
Glazier
Responsible for the installation, erection, fabrication of various materials that involves the building envelope or skin.
Building Skin Specialist
Responsible for all network cabling within the building. Covers data, voice, alarm, security and other ancillary features of the bldg.
Structured Cabling Network Specialist
Responsible for the fabrication, erection and installation of all precast concrete work as called for in the scope of work.
Precast Consultant
Responsible for the integration of all building amenities, called Building Management System, into one room that is monitored by a group of bldg maintenance, security and technical personnel.
BMS Specialist
