Barbara J. Jackson - Construction Management JumpStart

9 I listen to what other people say and am willing to incorporate other people's suggestions into my plans.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

10 I like to work on projects that are visible and out there for the whole world to see and touch.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

11 I would rather work outdoors than in an office.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

12 I enjoy taking on risky projects, and I don't mind if there's some downtime between project activities.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

13 I don't mind getting dirty at work.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

14 I am more concerned about my own happiness in my choice of career than I am in what other people think of my choice.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

15 I like to compete.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

16 I do not take rejection personally, and I look at failure as an opportunity to learn.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

17 I do not give up easily.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

18 I like working in teams and with people of diverse backgrounds.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

19 I am able to prioritize and balance working on several tasks concurrently.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

20 I believe that there is always a solution to any problem and am willing to negotiate until a satisfactory solution can be found.Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree1234567

So, how did you do? The nature of the questions should give you a pretty good insight into the type of characteristics that tend to show up in the most successful construction managers, at least according to FMI. If your overall score averaged a 4.0 or higher, you are probably well suited for a career in construction management. Remember, the industry is filled with every kind of personality and character type. There are so many positions to fill and functions to perform in construction management that it takes a variety of skills, aptitudes, and characteristics to get the job done. But one thing is sure: every day is different in construction, and you could spend a lifetime learning all there is to know about the industry. Let's continue on the journey and begin to take a look at what this career is really all about.

1 Distinguish between construction management as a function and construction management as a project delivery method.

2 Identify at least three characteristics that make the construction project unique from other industry sector projects.

3 Name the four primary project values to be managed, monitored, and controlled.

4 Why is scope definition so important in the construction process?

5 What is meant by the term project delivery?

6 Identify the four primary project delivery methods and discuss how they differ contractually.

7 Explain how agency CM is different from at-risk CM.

8 What is meant by the term fast tracking?

9 Name the three basic ways in which a design-build entity may be configured.

10 Identify the 10 functions of construction management.

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