The Construction Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing the construction of sets in collaboration with the production designer and the art department.
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The Work
The Construction Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing the construction of sets.
Role and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the production designer and the art department.
- This senior department head prepares and devises all aspects of construction build according to specifications and requirements.
- Read and break down the script to ascertain the various sets and builds required, interpreting drawings to plan sise and scale.
- Provide guidance and advice regarding structures and their stability. They must create a construction budget breakdown and schedule for set building.
- Assemble the best team of people for a job (this could number hundreds of people).
Works with
- Production Designer
- Director of Photography
- Gaffer
- Key Grip
- All of the Construction Team
Qualities - Construction Manager/Coordinator
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you need:
Excellent building and construction skills, qualifications and experience, specialist knowledge for a film environment, and well versed in health and safety issues.
Ability to work efficiently to the project’s brief, schedule, and budget.
Ability to understand the creative vision for the project and how to deliver this.
Great people leadership and management skills and experience organising, communicating, and working with large teams of people.
Knowledge of what is achievable within a given budget, and the ability to offer practical solutions on the best way to achieve the designer’s vision within cost and timeframe.
Ability to source the right team for the project and ensure a safe working environment for all cast and crew.
Strong awareness of all current health and safety legislation.
Interests - Construction Manager/Coordinator
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Entry - Construction Manager/Coordinator
Last Updated: April, 2025
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