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 WHO THEY ARE 

   DO NOT BECOME CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

 WHAT THEY DO 

   Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Include specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Include general superintendents, project managers, and constructors who manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process.

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 NEWS ABOUT Construction managers 

Construction laborers and other real estate workers transfer their skills to new jobs
Sept. 06--In 2007, a booming construction industry employed about one in every 15 workers in South Florida, a total of more than 160,000 people.
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Harvard Endowment's 11% Gain Trails Rivals as Mendillo Cuts Risk, Managers
Harvard University, the world’s richest school, said its investments rose 11 percent in the past year, beating its own benchmark while trailing the returns of a broad group of institutions.
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Construction unemployment falls, but not in all sectors
WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate for the construction industry edged down to 17 percent in August compared to 17.3 percent one month earlier, according to the Sept. 3 employment report by the Department of Labor.
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With exterior work complete, Smith renovation nears end
After three years of caution tape, traffic cones and obstructed sidewalks, the construction work on Smith Warehouse is finally drawing to a close. read more
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Fireplace stolen: News Briefs
FIREPLACE STOLEN Someone made off with a newly installed fireplace at a Sun King Drive construction site, Tuesday. Barrie police say, over the weekend, the unit was removed and site managers reported the theft Tuesday morning.[...]
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Press Releases
The Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry presented a major safety award during a Sept. 9 ceremony at AMSOIL Arena in recognition of excellence in safety and health during its construction.
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Unions picket Belleville construction site
Close to 30 union members set up a picket line on Tuesday outside of the Motorcycle Mall construction site in Belleville. The picketers - members of Bloomfield's Local 11 Ironworkers Union and Newark's Local 32 Insulators Union - are upset that the Washington Avenue construction project is employing non-union workers.
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Metro: Completion of 3 light-rail lines pushed back up to a year
Metro announced Thursday afternoon that completion of the three light-rail lines currently under construction could be delayed by as much as a year, following an FTA ruling that also stalled a $900 million grant.
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Budget expanded for new Bay Bridge span
Bay Area toll bridge commissioners on Wednesday added $293 million to the $1.7 billion budget for the new Bay Bridge suspension span to cover extra construction work and other problems that may arise in the complex project. Despite the higher costs, the overall estimate for
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AEC Megatrends: A Vision of the Future
For the last two years, Louis L. Marines, Hon. AIA; Steven J. Isaacs, P.E., Assoc AIA of AMI/ FMI; and James P. Cramer, Hon. AIA of Designlntelligence have been conducting research into socioeconomic trends that affect the nature of design and construction relative to the built environment.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER — FLEET LANDING — Jacksonville, FL
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Construction/Project Managers — CHA Tech Services — Albany, NY
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Construction Manager — URS — Warrenton, VA
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Construction Manager — URS — Las Cruces, NM
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Employment News

Things Job Seekers Should be Doing…But Aren’t
If you’re seeking employment at present, I don’t have to tell you that it’s tough out there. “Tough” actually isn’t the right word. Perhaps “brutal” is more appropriate. What has always been an anxiety-inducing, irritating and sometimes painful process has been rendered much more so in the midst of the economic meltdown that has come


Jobs in Fantasy Sports
I guess I can admit it – I’m a fantasy sports junkie. To be precise, a fantasy football and Rotisserie baseball junkie…the other sports don’t interest me. What occurred to me today – as it has many times in the past – is the strange phenomenon that fantasy sports has bred in the employment field.


Louisville Paralegal Jobs Slow at Present
The market for paralegal jobs has been slowing steadily for essentially the same period of time as the current economic downturn, though certainly there are pockets of activity in specialized law firms and, needless to say, many of those positions will be related to mortgage defaults and foreclosures. In Kentucky, Louisville paralegal jobs have been particularly


J2EE .NET Senior Developer Job, Memphis TN
Insourced features as its latest posting a J2EE/.NET Senior Developer job, with a location in Memphis, TN. The position has been posted by Corner Office Consultants and some further details follow. Employer: Corner Office Consultants Job Type: Full-time Experience: 5-7 Years Location: Memphis, Tennessee Description: Excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company in the Memphis, TN area as


Houston Biotech Jobs Market Remains Strong
The employment market for biotechnology positions remains fairly strong throughout the U.S., and we’ve chosen Houston, Texas as an example of this for purposes of analysis. While the market is not saturated with employers posting jobs, as was the case as recently as February, 2009, the dip in Houston biotech jobs has not been very