Construction Management Assistant (Building and Civil Engineering Works)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
Assists construction managers in their duties and supports progress, quality, and safety management tasks on construction projects.
Description
Construction management assistants support construction management technicians on building and civil engineering construction sites with tasks such as schedule management, quality management, and safety management. Specifically, they assist in developing work plans, checking drawings and specifications, recording work progress, coordinating with craftsmen and contractors, conducting surveys and photo documentation, preparing documents, and ensuring smooth site operations. This is a career starting position for gaining on-site experience while aiming to obtain construction management technician qualifications.
Future Outlook
Demand for construction management personnel remains stable due to infrastructure aging countermeasures and an increase in large-scale construction projects. Acquiring IT technologies such as BIM will enhance competitiveness.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Long-term Projects / Regular Employee Promotion / Site-Based
Career Path
Construction Management Assistant → 1st Class Construction Management Technician Acquisition → Chief or Section Chief → Site Agent → Project Manager
Required Skills
Reading Construction and Design Drawings / Safety and Health Management / Schedule Management / Surveying
Recommended Skills
CAD / Communication Skills / Excel (Data Management) / Regulatory Knowledge (Construction Business Law, Industrial Safety and Health Law)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to avoid missing small errors in drawings and specifications. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of coordination, reporting, and communication with site personnel. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for site patrols and material handling. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with many craftsmen and technicians to carry out the work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows established procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- 2nd Class Architectural Construction Management Technician
- 2nd Class Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician
- Safety and Health Supervisor
Aliases
- Construction Helper
- Construction Management Assistant
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