Construction Managers

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.88
Develop or implement quality control programs.86
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.85
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.85
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.84
Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.81
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.80
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.79
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.79
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.79
Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.78
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.76

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Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.76
Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.75
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.75
Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.71
Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.71
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models.70
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.68
Develop or implement environmental protection programs.63
Secure third-party verification from sources, such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED), to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects.55
Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge.52
Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts.47
Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.47
Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.39
Direct how drone technology is used for site inspections and progress monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely project completion.—

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Judgment and Decision Making78
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Management of Personnel Resources78
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Active Listening75
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving75
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination75
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking75
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Time Management75
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning72
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Monitoring72
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Negotiation72
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Reading Comprehension72
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking72
Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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Writing69
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Management of Financial Resources66
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Systems Analysis66
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Mathematics63
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Social Perceptiveness63
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Systems Evaluation63
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Material Resources60
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Quality Control Analysis56
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Instructing53
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies53
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Persuasion53
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Service Orientation53
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Operations Analysis50
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Operations Monitoring44
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Troubleshooting31
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Science28
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Operation and Control25
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Technology Design19
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Equipment Maintenance16
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection16
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Repairing16
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Programming13
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Building and Construction93
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Administration and Management81
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Mathematics75
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Engineering and Technology74
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Customer and Personal Service73
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mechanical70
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing70
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Economics and Accounting69
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Public Safety and Security69
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Design68
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
English Language68
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Personnel and Human Resources68
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Administrative61
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Computers and Electronics60
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Education and Training60
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Law and Government54
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Sales and Marketing51
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Communications and Media48
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Physics48
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Telecommunications48
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Psychology45
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Transportation39
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Chemistry36
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Geography33
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Foreign Language31
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Sociology and Anthropology28
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Biology25
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Therapy and Counseling25
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Medicine and Dentistry19
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
History and Archeology18
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Philosophy and Theology16
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Fine Arts14
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Food Production14
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Problem Sensitivity78
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning75
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Information Ordering75
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Written Comprehension75
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Inductive Reasoning72
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Near Vision72
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Speech Clarity72
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Visualization72
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Written Expression72
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Category Flexibility69
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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Speech Recognition69
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Far Vision66
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure66
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Mathematical Reasoning63
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Fluency of Ideas60
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Selective Attention60
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Number Facility56
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Originality53
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Speed of Closure53
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Perceptual Speed50
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Time Sharing50
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visual Color Discrimination50
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Auditory Attention47
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Memorization44
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Trunk Strength44
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Control Precision35
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Depth Perception35
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Arm-Hand Steadiness31
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Extent Flexibility28
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Gross Body Equilibrium28
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity28
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Spatial Orientation28
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Static Strength28
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Glare Sensitivity25
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Gross Body Coordination25
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Multilimb Coordination25
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Reaction Time25
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Stamina25
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Dynamic Strength22
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Finger Dexterity22
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity19
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Wrist-Finger Speed19
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Explosive Strength16
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Peripheral Vision16
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control16
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Night Vision13
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Response Orientation13
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization13
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Speed of Limb Movement3
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates85
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards82
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials81
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings81
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work81
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Scheduling Work and Activities81
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others80
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems80
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Getting Information79
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Documenting/Recording Information78
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates78
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization76
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

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Developing and Building Teams75
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Processing Information75
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Training and Teaching Others75
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge75
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Coaching and Developing Others74
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources74
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others74
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships73
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events72
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Analyzing Data or Information69
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information69
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Staffing Organizational Units68
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Working with Computers68
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People67
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Developing Objectives and Strategies65
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Performing Administrative Activities65
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others63
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Thinking Creatively63
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others61
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment59
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Performing General Physical Activities59
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Selling or Influencing Others59
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Assisting and Caring for Others55
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment53
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Handling and Moving Objects51
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes50
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public45
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment40
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment36
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Leadership Orientation89
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Integrity77
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Attention to Detail76
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Perseverance74
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Stress Tolerance74
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Achievement Orientation71
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Cautiousness71
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Adaptability70
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Initiative68
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Self-Confidence68
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Self-Control64
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

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Cooperation61
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Social Orientation54
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Tolerance for Ambiguity46
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Innovation43
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Intellectual Curiosity37
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Optimism33
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Sincerity32
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Empathy29
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Humility16
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Enterprising79
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Conventional63
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Realistic61
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Investigative36
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Social23
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic12
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

E-Mail
- Every day90%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day89%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day68%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others65%
- Contact with others most of the time30%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important70%
- Very important20%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day75%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours74%
- 40 hours26%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility55%
- High responsibility25%
- Moderate responsibility15%
Time Pressure
- Every day35%
- Once a week or more but not every day55%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom40%
- Some freedom40%
- Limited freedom20%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important50%
- Very important20%
- Important25%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results45%
- Important results30%
- Moderate results20%

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Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day45%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important35%
- Very important45%
- Important15%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day35%
- Once a week or more but not every day40%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important35%
- Very important35%
- Important20%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom35%
- Some freedom30%
- Limited freedom25%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day40%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day35%
- Once a week or more but not every day40%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility30%
- High responsibility30%
- Moderate responsibility30%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day35%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day32%
- Once a week or more but not every day26%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive16%
- Highly competitive42%
- Moderately competitive26%
- Slightly competitive16%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually30%
- More than half the time15%
- About half the time40%
- Less than half the time15%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious40%
- Serious25%
- Not serious at all15%
Physical Proximity
- Moderately close (at arm's length)35%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)50%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day25%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Very important50%
- Fairly important30%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a week or more but not every day45%
- Once a month or more but not every week20%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day15%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually45%
- Less than half the time15%
- Never30%
Conflict Situations
- Every day15%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Every day30%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never20%
Public Speaking
- Once a week or more but not every day40%
- Once a year or more but not every month35%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week50%
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually15%
- More than half the time20%
- About half the time30%
- Less than half the time15%
- Never20%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- More than half the time30%
- About half the time20%
- Less than half the time45%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week50%
- Never20%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never20%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week50%
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never25%
Spend Time Sitting
- More than half the time15%
- About half the time30%
- Less than half the time40%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week25%
- Once a year or more but not every month35%
- Never15%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- More than half the time20%
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time45%
- Never15%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- More than half the time20%
- About half the time20%
- Less than half the time30%
- Never25%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never32%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never35%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- More than half the time20%
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time40%
- Never25%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Very important15%
- Important15%
- Fairly important25%
- Not important at all40%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)60%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)40%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated50%
- Not at all automated35%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month45%
- Never40%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month47%
- Never42%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- More than half the time11%
- Less than half the time37%
- Never47%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
- Never70%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never90%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Bachelor’s degree
High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Data base user interface and query software
Database software, ISS Construction Manager, UDA Technologies ConstructionSuite, Yardi software
Word processing software
3M Post-it App, Google Docs, Microsoft Word
Project management software
HCSS HeavyBid, HCSS HeavyJob, Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, Quantum Software Solutions Quantum Project Manager
Document management software
Adobe Acrobat, Axios Systems assyst, Microsoft SharePoint, Site Manager
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Creative Cloud software, Drone image capturing software, Trimble SketchUp Pro
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, SAP software
Analytical or scientific software
ArenaSoft Estimating, Jobber Computer Plus, Procore software
Electronic mail software
Email software, Microsoft Outlook
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Dropbox, Google Drive
Web page creation and editing software
IMPACT software, LinkedIn
Calendar and scheduling software
AEC Software FastTrack Schedule, Scheduling software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Accounting software
SRC Cash Flow Forecasting
Video creation and editing software
Loom
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Human resources software
Profitool software (human resources feature)
Time accounting software
Profitool software (time accounting feature)
Internet browser software
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Compliance software
CSI WSE CodeBuddy
Inventory management software
Profitool GearWatch
Industrial control software
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Process mapping and design software
Microsoft Visio

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
Manage construction activities.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Supervise employees.
Estimate labor requirements.
Negotiate project specifications.
Prepare forms or applications.
Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

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Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
Investigate industrial or transportation accidents.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
Estimate green project costs.
Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.
Model operational processes.
Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.
Develop environmental remediation or protection plans.
Recruit personnel.
Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics.
Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.
Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations.

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology