construction manager
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construction manager
A person responsible for organizing, supervising, and coordinating all work on a construction site. The construction manager ensures that a construction project is carried out according to plan, within budget, and in compliance with regulations.
Der Bauleiter kontrolliert täglich den Fortschritt der Arbeiten.
The construction manager checks the progress of the work every day.
This word is made up of 'Bau' (construction, from 'bauen' — to build) and 'Leiter' (manager/leader, from 'leiten' — to lead). A 'Bauleiter' is therefore literally the person who manages a construction project.
Ohne einen guten Bauleiter kann ein Projekt schnell chaotisch werden.
Without a good construction manager, a project can quickly become chaotic.
The word belongs to the word family of 'leiten' (to lead/manage). Other related words are 'die Leitung' (management/leadership) or 'der Abteilungsleiter' (department head). Recognizing '-leiter' helps you understand the person’s role in many job titles.
Die Leitung des Projekts hat heute gewechselt.
The management of the project changed today.
A 'Bauleiter' (construction manager) is often the subject of verbs that describe control and organization. Typical phrases are 'der Bauleiter überwacht die Baustelle' (the construction manager supervises the construction site), 'koordiniert die Gewerke' (coordinates the trades), or 'ist für den Zeitplan verantwortlich' (is responsible for the schedule).
Der Bauleiter ist dafür verantwortlich, dass alle Sicherheitsvorschriften eingehalten werden.
The construction manager is responsible for ensuring that all safety regulations are followed.
project manager
A project manager is responsible for the entire undertaking, which is usually limited in time. A construction manager, by contrast, primarily directs and coordinates the work on the construction site. Both may be involved in a construction project: the project manager is responsible for the project as a whole, while the construction manager handles the practical implementation on site.
Der Bauleiter koordiniert auf der Baustelle die Handwerker und kontrolliert die täglichen Arbeiten.
The construction manager coordinates the tradespeople on the construction site and checks the daily work.
Der Projektleiter plant den Termin, das Budget und den Abschluss des neuen Bürogebäudes.
The project manager plans the schedule, budget, and completion of the new office building.
