A construction project manager is an individual who oversees a construction project to ensure that the project is completed within a particular duration and within the allocated budget. This is a very significant role in any construction project and can only be achieved by an individual with the following skills: a good planner, time conscious, a good manager of resources, possessing the ability to manage both finances and budgets, excellent communication skills, delegation skills, motivated and knowledgeable in the construction industry . This paper will discuss the plans and strategies that will be applied to ensure that the job is advertised to the most eligible candidates and that the company hires the best construction project manager for the job. The construction project will be done in Canada.
Marketing Plan and Processes
In this section, a custom marketing process for this job is formulated to detail. The successful candidate will land themselves a good package as salary as well as benefits which include bonuses for projects completed within minimum time and budget. This will include additional packages such as housing allowance and the candidate will also be provided with a company vehicle including travelling allowances. The project manager will also receive other benefits such as medical insurance. The position is construction resource manager at a reputable company which is looking for a capable individual who is knowledgeable in general construction, financial management skills, time conscious and an individual with excellent communication skills . The project is going to be the construction of a mega mall in New York City which will have an exceptional design in the prime parts of the city. The individual will be expected to work with engineers and constructors throughout the entire construction process as well as other employees at the construction site. The job will provide the manager with an exciting experience that is enlightening, challenging as well as thrilling. It will provide the manager an opportunity to interact with others who are in the construction business.
Action Plan
Developing the Recruitment Strategy
In order to get the best qualified candidate for the job the position will be advertised to wide audience with the needed skills for the job. This will include the mainstream media and the social media websites which are related in the construction industry. A proper selection committee with both recruitment skills and knowledge about construction will be formed . It will include key personnel at the company who will match this with the company’s objectives. The budget for recruitment will be maintained at 13,000 CAD. Interviews will be held during the morning hours. The major role of the construction project manager will be to ensure that projects are finished within stipulated time frames and budgets. The manager will be required to report the major stakeholders of an ongoing project on its progress on a regular basis. The candidate will be selected on their experience, knowledge and ability to produce results under tough conditions. The recruitment message will inform of the job vacancy as well as enumeration package and the job description as well as a reason why it would be nice for someone to work for that company in that position.
Applicant Pool
The construction business is doing extremely well and competition for efficient Construction Project Managers is well. The level of unemployment is low and there is the need to be proactive in offering the candidates attractive packages and conducive working conditions so as to beat competition in the battle for an efficient construction resource manager. The recruitment process will be geared towards reaching out to the most qualified candidates for the position . The job advertisement will reach a wide audience both men and women with the ability to perform the task. The recruitment will be external in order to help bring in new ideas from others from the same industry and so as to reach a wider audience of eligible candidates. The position will be advertised on mainstream media as well as reputable construction websites in order to generate an applicant pool. The candidates will be expected to go through a number of screening tests as well as interviews in order to come up with the best candidate for the job.
Screen the Applicant pool
It is important to evaluate the number of applicant’s interested in the position and the rate at which these applications are coming in. This is will be done through the entire recruitment period and the advertisement on both social media and the main stream media will keep running through the entire period. The applications as well as resumes will be screened and those that are lucky to proceed to the next stage will be screened through a short interview on the phone. Later these candidates will go through screening tests and interviews until the best candidate for the position has been identified. These activities will involve up to 500 candidates. The screening will primarily involve looking at the applications received as well as the resumes, then screening interviews will be carried out and finally a check of the references will be done. If not enough candidates will have applied, then more channels and time will be devoted to attracting more candidates to apply (Hacke et al., 2012).
Conduct review of job applicants
Based on the applicant’s application the recruitment committee will then short list whom they feel are up to the task of construction project manager. The applicant’s will then be grouped and arrangements made so that they can visit the company with the use of a schedule. The job description of the job which is encompassed in time and financial management will be explained to all the applicants . Applicants will be subjected to tests which touch on their previous work experience to rate their reaction during situations which are relevant to the current position. A panel interview to settle upon the best candidate will be held and it will be attended by all key personnel at the company. Leading candidates will then be identified by the panel and a background check conducted on the leading candidate by getting in touch with the candidate’s referees.
5. Evaluate the recruiting efforts
The recruitment process will be evaluated on its effectiveness since if it attracts more than an average number of applicants and most of them are eligible candidates, then it will be considered a success. Areas for improvement will also be evaluated since the process must take place within a specified period and within the stipulated budget. Therefore, the review will be focused on highlighting what went right and what went wrong.
Additionally, the review process will seek to highlight if indeed the recruitment drive achieved its ultimate goal which is to hire the most suitable candidate for the job. This will be determined by looking at the performance of the hired individual and seeking to establish if indeed the candidate is performing as well as expected (Hacke et al., 2012).
Applicant Screening
The panel interview will start with a simple salutation of the candidate will then be asked to present themselves. The panel will proceed to ask the candidate interview questions while taking notes of the candidate’s performance . The interview tests will include a number of interview questions which will be sent to the candidates through email and which will be expected within a strict time frame. The candidates answer sheets will then be analyzed and data in the candidates taken.
Interviewing Guide .
Describe a time when you used managerial skills to deal with a difficult situation?
Good Indicator: Gives very specific answer.
Average Indicator: Gives a scenario but with poor details.
Poor Indicator: Cannot think of any skills used or any difficult situation.
Tell us about an incident that where you motivated your employees to match up to a particular task.
Good Indicator: Gives very specific answer.
Average Indicator: Gives a scenario but the solution is lacking.
Poor Indicator: Cannot think of any point.
Describe a point where you made a mistake and how you dealt with your mistake.
Good Indicator: Gives very specific answer.
Average Indicator: Gives a scenario but the solution is lacking.
Poor Indicator: Cannot think of any point.
Give me a specific time when you were faced with a difficult decision to make and why you made the decision that you made.
Good Indicator: Gives specific scenario with candid details.
Average Indicator: Seems hesitant but ultimately gives an okay answer.
Poor Indicator: Does not come up with a specific case or gives a poor one.
Describe a situation that you felt was unwise, why you felt so and what you did about it.
Good Indicator: One where the candidate is unafraid to admit episodes of failure.
Average Indicator: One where the candidate admits episode of failure but is quick to blame others or is unwilling to own up completely.
Poor Indicator: One where the candidate does not give an answer and says they cannot think of such a situation.
What action would you take if you learned that employees at the construction company were planning to strike?
Good Answer: Finding the root cause of the problem and addressing it immediately.
Average Answer: Calling for a meeting.
Poor Answer: Finding the ring leaders of the strike and firing them.
If an emergency situation came up at the site how would inform the management.
Good Answer: Sending out messages requesting an emergency conference call to all management staff in about 10 minutes.
Average Answer: Call each of the members of management and inform them.
Poor Answer: Call members for a physical meeting.
How would you react if the working conditions suddenly changed and you had to work under an expanded budget and why you would make those decisions?
Good Answer: Careful planning with proper rationale, and strive to finish all projects scheduled within budget.
Average Answer: Finish the current projects better by using more resources.
Poor Answer: Pump more money in projects.
Describe the two most remarkable projects you have handled and why.
Good Indicator: Gives very specific answers.
Average Indicator: Gives a scenario but the why is lacking.
Poor Indicator: Lacks prior projects handled.
Describe your most disappointing work experience and why.
Good Indicator: Does not have any such experience but instead views all work experiences as learning opportunities.
Average Indicator: Points out to specific work experiences as being bad experiences but indicates that the problems were fixed and that the person was part of the solution.
Poor Answer: Gives very specific work experience and blames others for the ordeal.
Offer Letter
Dear .
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted for the position of construction project manager. Below is a list of responsibilities and company policies.
Access the project plans and ensure that they are realistic and that these plans are adhered to. Ensure that the projects are completed within the dictated time frame and within the given budget . Other duties include enabling efficient communication between the various stakeholders of ongoing projects.
You will report to the head of operations and the human resource manager.
The basic salary will be 100,000 CAD .
The working hours will be from 8am to 5am in the evening except on special occasions where you will be expected to work extra time which will be compensated.
Benefits will include a medical allowance cover, a house allowance and a company car.
We will be expecting to receive a signed copy of this later so that you can begin work on 10th April.
We are looking forward to working with you.
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