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Contractors are assigned to a construction project during the design or once the design has been completed by a licensed architect or a licensed civil engineer. This is done by going through a bidding process with different contractors. The construction bidding is the process of submitting a proposal to take on a construction project. The contractor is selected by using one of three common selection methods: low-bid selection, best-value selection, or qualifications-based selection.

'''The low-bid method is when the owner chooses the contractor based on the bottom line, meaning the lowest bid receives the contract. The qualifications-based method gives the owner the opportunity to choose a contractor based on the contractors overall knowledge, experience, and reputation. When using the best-value method, the owner has the ability to weigh multiple factors such as cost and benefits.'''

A construction manager should have the ability to handle public safety, time management, cost management, quality management, decision making, mathematics, working drawings, and human resources.

Function
The functions of construction management typically include the following:


 * 1) Specifying project objectives and plans including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants.
 * 2) Maximizing the resource efficiency through procurement of labor, materials and equipment.
 * 3) Implementing various operations through proper coordination and control of planning, design, estimating, contracting and construction in the entire process.
 * 4) Developing effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts.

The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) states the most common responsibilities of a Construction Manager fall into the following 7 categories: Project Management Planning, Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, Safety Management, and CM Professional Practice. CM professional practice includes specific activities, such as project planning which reduces conflict and minimize cost, organizing and leading by implementing project controls, defining roles and responsibilities, developing communication protocols, scheduling to keep the order and duration of construction progress on track, and directing and supervising assigned tasks to guide employees work and efforts.