Construction
Engineering
Construction Persons are
key cogs to successfully completing a construction project. The projects that
they work on might include designing a drainage and sewage system, constructing
a building or developing railroads or roadways. Construction Persons often
focus on a specific type of construction project. Some of these specialties
are:
- Building - commercial housing or business building
- Electrical - electrical systems
- Mechanical - plumbing, heating or air conditioning
- Highway or Heavy - bridges, airports, highways or water
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Construction Persons
often use computers when producing and analyzing their designs for a project.
Their job requires being able to put together a good team to complete a
project. Construction engineers need to possess the proper knowledge of
estimating, planning and controlling the costs associated with construction
projects.
A construction engineer
wears many hats when directing and assessing a project. They will survey the
area where the job is to take place, paying special attention to environmental
issues or government codes that need to be considered. Before a job starts,
they might prepare reports on their findings and consult with others who have a
hand in the project. Those parties might include environmental associations,
government agencies and third-party construction companies. Construction
engineers need to have a strong understanding of building codes, laws and
regulations that might affect their projects.
They must estimate and
determine the total cost of a project. The associated costs can include:
- Site inspections
- Tests regarding sewage, drainage or elevation levels
- Materials
- Equipment
- Labor costs
Construction engineers
manage a variety of parties involved in any given job. They are also
responsible for supervising a job to its completion while paying special
attention to the allotted budget for the project as a whole. They must have
good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. They should be able to
pay meticulous attention to detail. Construction engineers should also have
strong analytical, math and problem solving skills.