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When we hear the word “construction,” we usually think of buildings, roads, bridges, or even dams. Mechanical construction doesn’t spring to mind, but it’s an important part of the industry, too!
Mechanical construction involves the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, piping, and fire protection systems.
It’s a vast undertaking to properly and safely integrate these systems into buildings and other structures. Mechanical Construction Field Managers are the experts who oversee such complex projects, collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and construction teams as needed to make sure everything is done right.
- Playing a crucial role in integrating mechanical systems into construction projects
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects like residential and commercial buildings
- Significant impact on the efficiency and functionality of buildings
Lịch làm việc
Mechanical Construction Field Managers typically work full-time, and must frequently travel to job sites. Some projects require working overtime or outside the local area.
Nhiệm vụ tiêu biểu
- Manage mechanical construction project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Assess project specifications and the scope of work carefully
- Review costs for labor and materials using cost-tracking systems
- Prepare bid documents with work breakdowns
- Prepare contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Negotiate changes or adjustments with clients, suppliers, etc.
- Direct the activities of construction teams and subcontractors
- Ensure mechanical systems are installed correctly and safely, in compliance with specifications as well as building codes and applicable regulations
- Maintain a high degree of quality assurance
- Collaborate and coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders during project work
- Find and solve programs that come up, such as design conflicts, material shortages, delays, or emergencies (such as workplace accidents)
- Conduct site inspections to monitor timely progress, verify quality, and address deficiencies
- Maintain diligent project documentation (i.e., reports, change orders, and project records)
- Promote safe work environments. Enforce safety protocols as needed, such as proper wear of personal protective equipment. Write up workers who fail to comply with standards
- Prepare and submit billings. Track financials to ensure work stays within established budgets
- Manage final job details to professionally close out the project
Trách nhiệm bổ sung
- Review weather forecasts and plan accordingly
- Study industry best practices and new methods or technologies
- Cooperate with external agencies such as OSHA
- Maintain positive relationships with clients
- Respond to concerns and queries. Provide honest updates
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards
Kỹ năng mềm
- Chính xác
- Phân tích
- Chú ý đến chi tiết
- Sự nhạy bén trong kinh doanh
- Kỹ năng giao tiếp
- Định hướng tuân thủ
- Tư duy phản biện
- Độ tin cậy
- Tính toàn vẹn
- Lãnh đạo
- Giám sát
- Negotiating
- Lập kế hoạch và tổ chức
- Precision
- Giải quyết vấn đề
- Đảm bảo chất lượng
- Quan tâm đến an toàn
- Phán đoán đúng đắn
- Làm việc theo nhóm
- Quản lý thời gian
Kỹ năng kỹ thuật
- Budgeting and cost control
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Computer-aided design (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
- Kiến thức về quy tắc và quy định xây dựng
- Contract negotiation
- Cost estimation tools
- General mathematical skills
- HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
- Kiến thức hệ thống cơ khí
- Project management principles and tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
- Quality control
- Safety management, safety standards, and regulations
- Chuyên môn kỹ thuật
- Self-employed workers; specialty trade contractors
- Residential, commercial, heavy, and civil engineering construction companies
Mechanical Construction Field Managers are critical in the construction business, tasked with interpreting project scopes, providing estimates, and ensuring work is done on time and within budget. As field managers, they’re out at job sites most days, juggling myriad duties often from a mobile trailer or other temporary structure.
This job requires a comprehensive understanding of mechanical construction materials and principles to ensure projects are completed correctly and safely. The work demands tireless diligence, precision, and constant awareness of what workers are doing. There’s a long list of challenges to face, ranging from long hours and tight deadlines to bad weather, supply problems, or even workplace mishaps. Field managers may also have to work away from home for long periods, which can be tough on families.
Mechanical construction is an ever-evolving sector, with many trends reshaping it in recent years. The integration of Building Information Modeling has allowed for more collaborative, integrated, and efficient project management. It also enables better visualization of projects and improves coordination among key players, making things easier and more cost-effective.
Another trend is the emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency. The industry is seeing a surge in the demand for green building practices and the integration of renewable energy sources in mechanical systems, like solar-powered HVAC systems. There’s more focus on using sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs, too. As a result, Mechanical Construction Field Managers must keep up with changes in regulations, technologies, and processes.
Mechanical Construction Field Managers usually have a strong background in construction, and they probably liked working with their hands or with machinery very early on. They often have strong organizational and leadership skills, which could come from involvement with extracurricular activities in school.
- Mechanical Construction Field Managers usually need a few years of related field experience, along with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management
- Some self-employed managers may not have a bachelor’s. However, they still need experience in the field (such as installing HVAC, plumbing, or sprinklers)
- Others combine an associate degree or vocational school training with sufficient work experience to qualify for a position
- Note, that many workers in this field get their start via trade apprenticeships
- Common college classes vary depending on one’s major but may include:
- Construction Management major:
- Building Codes and Standards
- Construction Materials and Methods
- Construction Safety Management
- Construction Site Operations and Management
- Contract Administration and Construction Law
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting
- Quality Management in Construction
- Mechanical Engineering major:
- Dynamics and Control Systems
- Engineering Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Machine Design
- Manufacturing Processes
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Vibrations
- Thermodynamics
- Field managers need proficiency in reading blueprints and architectural drawings, and in using computer-aided design software (like AutoCAD), project management programs, and Building Information Modeling software
- Field managers also need to know about business and legal topics such as contract negotiation, cost estimation, and accounting
- Workers can pursue optional certifications such as the Construction Management Association of America’s Certified Construction Manager certification or The American Institute of Constructors’ Certified Associate Constructor certification
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires Section 608 certification for workers handling hazardous refrigerants (such as CFCs or HCFCs)
- Optional and advanced certifications include:
- ESCO Group’s Heat Pump Installer Certification or Master Specialist Hands-On Residential Air Conditioning
- National Registry of Environmental Professionals’ Certified Refrigeration Compliance Manager
- North American Technician Excellence, Inc.’s Light Commercial Refrigeration Service
- If you go for a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, make sure it is accredited by ABET. If you opt for a construction degree, try to find a program accredited by the American Council for Construction Education
- Not all Mechanical Construction Field Managers earn a bachelor’s, but if you take college classes, consider the cost of tuition, discounts, and local scholarship opportunities (in addition to federal aid)
- Look for courses that can help you develop practical skills or programs that feature internships or cooperative educational opportunities
- Hãy suy nghĩ về lịch trình và sự linh hoạt của bạn khi quyết định đăng ký vào một chương trình trong khuôn viên trường, trực tuyến hay kết hợp. Lý tưởng nhất là bạn sẽ muốn thực hành nhiều nhất có thể cho nhiều khóa học này
- Đọc đánh giá từ các sinh viên trước và kiểm tra số liệu thống kê vị trí việc làm và chi tiết về mạng lưới cựu sinh viên của chương trình
- Try to decide the educational route you want to take—apprenticeship, vocational school certificate, community college associate degree, or bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or construction management
- In high school, future Mechanical Construction Field Managers should take blueprint reading, math, geometry, algebra, drafting, computer-aided design, and shop courses
- Note, high school students can often take community college or vocational training classes simultaneously. Your school counselor should be able to offer details!
- Courses applicable to this career field include HVAC system design and installation, residential and commercial systems, refrigeration and electrical systems, math, physics courses, and even plumbing
- Get practical work experience through part-time construction or HVAC jobs (or via apprenticeships or entry-level laborer positions)
- An apprentice will work under the supervision of a professional technician, gaining confidence with tool usage while assisting with basic labor tasks such as cutting pipes, insulating refrigerant lines, or cleaning dirty furnaces
- Take ad hoc classes online like Coursera’s Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
- Educate yourself through videos, books, magazines, blogs, and discussion forums
- Ask a working Mechanical Construction Field Manager if they have time to do an informational interview with you
- Tham gia với các tổ chức chuyên nghiệp để học hỏi, chia sẻ, kết bạn và phát triển mạng lưới của bạn (xem danh sách Tài nguyên > Trang web của chúng tôi)
- Bắt đầu tạo một sơ yếu lý lịch sớm. Tiếp tục thêm vào nó khi bạn đi, vì vậy bạn không mất dấu bất cứ điều gì
- You won’t start out as a field manager. That’s a position you must work your way up to!
- Rack up as much relevant, practical experience as you can in school or through volunteer work, part-time jobs, or an apprenticeship
- The best way to get any job is to be either qualified or trainable. If you don’t have the necessary academic credentials or work experience, demonstrate on an apprenticeship application that you’re worth investing in!
- Check out job portals like Glassdoor, Indeed, USAJOBS, or SimplyHired. Don’t forget about Craigslist; many smaller companies use it to advertise jobs
- Read job postings to see what skills and experiences are needed, then finish as many of those as you can before applying
- Be honest about your background, use correct industry terminology, and list any completed extracurricular activities that demonstrate potential
- Tập trung sơ yếu lý lịch của bạn vào công việc và kinh nghiệm học tập có liên quan
- Review Mechanical Construction Field Manager resume templates to get ideas for formatting and phrasing
- Bao gồm các từ khóa trong sơ yếu lý lịch / ứng dụng của bạn, chẳng hạn như:
- Đọc bản thiết kế
- Budget Management
- Construction Planning
- HVAC Systems
- Mechanical Systems Installation
- OSHA Compliance
- Project Management
- Kiểm soát chất lượng
- Quản lý rủi ro
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Look for apprenticeship opportunities at Apprenticeship.gov to get your foot in the door
- Hãy hỏi nhân viên dịch vụ nghề nghiệp của trường bạn để được trợ giúp về sơ yếu lý lịch, phỏng vấn giả và tìm kiếm việc làm
- Ngoài ra, hãy yêu cầu trợ giúp kết nối với các nhà tuyển dụng và hội chợ việc làm. Họ thậm chí có thể có kết nối với các công đoàn địa phương cung cấp học nghề!
- Nếu nộp đơn xin học nghề công đoàn, hãy đọc kỹ hướng dẫn đăng ký trước khi điền bất cứ điều gì. Lưu ý, "hầu hết các công đoàn không mong đợi bạn trở thành một chuyên gia trong ngành của bạn" khi bạn nộp đơn xin học nghề, "Indeed lưu ý
- Liên hệ với mạng lưới của bạn để cho họ biết bạn đang tìm kiếm cơ hội
- You’ll need references who can recommend you and speak about your work ethic. Decide who you want as your references then ask them in advance if you can share their contact information with potential employers
- Tham gia vào các diễn đàn trực tuyến và đặt câu hỏi tư vấn nghề nghiệp
- Tra cứu các câu hỏi phỏng vấn phổ biến để chuẩn bị cho những cuộc phỏng vấn quan trọng đó
- Luôn ăn mặc phù hợp để phỏng vấn xin việc thành công!
Mechanical Construction Field Managers typically already have a few years of experience in the industry, but they can advance their careers through some of the following:
- Be on time for work, always be ready, add value, and show a desire to learn and excel
- Treat your peers and subordinates with respect, and set the example for others to follow
- Prioritize job site safety! Enforce the proper wear of personal protective equipment and follow safe work practices
- Master every skill and perform the highest quality of work possible
- Take very good care of tools, equipment, and inventory
- Enroll in advanced courses related to construction management, project estimation, or business administration
- Obtain relevant certifications like Certified Professional Estimator, Certified Construction Manager, or Project Management Professional
- Attend industry conferences, workshops, and seminars. Join professional organizations like the American Society of Professional Estimators and actively network with peers
- Stay updated with the latest estimation software and technology trends. Take advantage of digital tools and resources like parametric 3D CAD models, libraries of reusable parts, metadata, and collaboration functions
- Develop your leadership skills by managing larger projects or teams
- Seek out an experienced mentor who can help you plan your future. Also be a helpful mentor to younger workers, showing them opportunities and insights
- Develop an engaging portfolio showcasing all your successful projects. It should feature plenty of details and high-resolution images!
- Enhance client relations which can lead to repeat business and referrals!
- Develop your understanding of market trends, cost control, and efficient budgeting
- Engage in projects that require collaboration with other departments
- Learn all you can about sustainable and green building practices
- Hone negotiation skills to manage contracts and procurements more effectively
Các trang web
- AACE International
- KHÍCH
- American Council for Construction Education
- Viện Kiến trúc sư Hoa Kỳ
- American Institute of Constructors
- Hiệp hội Kỹ sư Xây dựng Hoa Kỳ
- Hiệp hội các nhà ước tính chuyên nghiệp Hoa Kỳ
- Apprenticeship.gov
- Viện đồ gỗ kiến trúc
- Tổng thầu liên kết của Mỹ
- Hiệp hội Công nghệ Sản xuất
- Kết nối nghề nghiệp
- Thợ mộc Công ty Cổ phần Hành chính Tây Nam Bộ
- Viện đào tạo thợ mộc
- Construction Management Association of America
- Hiệp hội các nhà chế tạo &nhà sản xuất, Quốc tế
- Mũ bảo hiểm đến Hardhats
- Quân đoàn việc làm
- Công đoàn Xây dựng Quốc gia
- Trung tâm Nghiên cứu và Giáo dục Xây dựng Quốc gia
- Hiệp hội gia công và dụng cụ quốc gia
- NCCER ·
- Thợ máy thực hành
- Viện quản lý dự án
- Các chị em trong Brotherhood
- Society of American Military Engineers
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters và Joiners của Mỹ
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Quỹ đào tạo thợ mộc
- USGBC
- Thợ mộc miền Tây Hoa Kỳ
Sách vở
- Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction, by Alison Dykstra and Linda V. Kade
- How to Win Construction Contract – Process Plant: A Detailed Treatise on Bidding & Estimation Practices, by Sanjib Basu
- Mechanical And Electrical Systems In Construction And Architecture, by Frank R. Dagostino
The overall job outlook for Construction Managers is projected to see a 5% increase over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But the work isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
Mechanical Construction Field Managers have their jobs cut out for them! Every day offers a unique challenge and potential headaches. Meanwhile, it’s becoming increasingly important to keep up with advancements in software programs and methods.
So if you want to explore other options, below are several occupations to consider!
- Kiến trúc sư
- Giám đốc Kiến trúc và Kỹ thuật
- Chuyên viên phân tích ngân sách
- Kỹ sư xây dựng dân dụng
- Quản lý xây dựng
- Chuyên viên phân tích tài chính
- Giám đốc tài chính
- Kỹ sư công nghiệp
- Giám đốc sản xuất công nghiệp
- Kiến trúc sư cảnh quan
- Nhà logistic
- Nhà phân tích nghiên cứu hoạt động
- Chuyên gia quản lý dự án
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