Construction Office Construction Section Chief
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Corporate Managers
Summary
A managerial position in a construction office that oversees construction planning for specific work sections, budget and schedule management, safety management, and administrative processing.
Description
The Construction Office Construction Section Chief oversees specific work sections in a construction office, handling construction planning, budget management, schedule adjustments, safety and health management, and quality management. They perform various administrative tasks such as material ordering, estimates, invoicing and payment processing, and daily report creation. They also coordinate and guide workers and subcontractors, and liaise with relevant organizations. They work in collaboration with site agents and site supervisors to ensure smooth execution of construction projects.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to infrastructure aging countermeasures and redevelopment needs. Acquiring IT utilization skills will become important with the advancement of ICT construction and digital transformation (DX).
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Has leadership / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from work / Flex time / Office combined / On-site resident
Career Path
Site Clerk → Construction Office Construction Section Chief → Site Agent → Site Supervisor → Construction Department Manager
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Construction Management / Cost Management / Office Software / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
Construction Business Law Knowledge / Crisis Management / Negotiation Skills / Quality Management (ISO)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is essential in safety and quality management as well as administrative procedures. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiation with many stakeholders are required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because high accuracy is required in construction planning and schedule management. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because of high stress from sudden trouble responses, etc. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because teamwork is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because tasks follow existing construction procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Architectural Construction Management Engineer
- Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineer
- Construction Industry Accounting Clerk
- Safety and Health Officer
Aliases
- Work Section Chief
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- Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineer
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- Site Agent
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