A Site Manager (or Construction Manager) is an overall responsible person for the project construction management at the construction site. The Site Manager is required to keep within the timescale and construction budget of a project, and manage any delays or problems encountered on site during a construction period. Also, responsible for the managing of the quality control, HSSE (health, safety, security, and environment), and dealing inquiries and communications with consultants, clients, engineers, inspectors, and the public for the construction activities at the site. The Site Manager ensures that drawing and materials are delivered on time and construction resources are available on the work including the construction subcontractor, construction equipment and tools, and required procedures, and construction utilities, etc.
The Site Manager involves the project initiation and planning stage as a home office construction planning before site activities are commenced, and responsible for managing communications between all parties involved in the site development of the project. (Refer to the Construction Manager)
Related Definitions in the Project: The Construction; Project Management; Project Organisation
