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Differences of PM and CM in Construction
Differences of PM and CM in Construction
Project Manager
A Project Manager is the person who has the overall responsibility for the successful
project operation including initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling
and closure of a project.
The Project Manager is responsible for development of the project goals and objectives
with key project team members in accordance with the company policy, and to share
with internal and external organization. The ability to adapt to the various internal
procedures and the project procedures and requirements, and to set up the specific
project baselines including the project execution plans and key procedures to achieve
the project goals and objectives. The Project Manager establishes the project
organization with qualified members, and share the roles and responsibilities for each
team and members ensuring that the key issues of cost, time, quality and safety, and
client satisfaction.
The Project Manager is the only point of contact for the stakeholders and a focal point
for a client communication to determine and implement the exact needs of the client,
based on the contract terms and conditions.
The Project Manager may need to have: leadership; communication; fast work pace and
decision making, complexity and problem solving, business acumen, planning, personal
knowledge and experience, initiative and independence, adaptability, tolerance for
stress, client focused.
Differences
The main difference between these two positions are the level of responsibility and
authority. The Site Manager (Construction Manager) directly oversees the day-to-day
construction activities, while the Project Manager might supervise the Site Manager.
The Project Manager has more authority and responsibility than a Site Manager. The
Project Manager oversees the Project from initiation to completion, while the
Construction Manager is responsible for the construction activities.