Are you starting a construction company and need to structure it? If YES, here is a construction company organizational structure and job descriptions.
Shannon Berg Construction Company intend starting small from Grand Rapids, Michigan, but with a vision of growing the business to becoming a global construction brand with presence in all the continents of the world. In order to achieve this vision, we just have to position our company for growth and ensure that we hire dedicated and highly competent employees at all levels.
Shannon Berg Construction Company will ensure that we build a team that will work together towards achieving the company’s vision. We will build a business that has the right structures and process in place that can support growth; a business that runs on autopilot.
In view of the above, we have made provisions for the following position in our organization based on the size of the company we intend starting but as the business grows, we will create senior level positions and also create a structure that will support the business growth at every growth and expansion stage;
Our Business Structure
- Chief Executive Officer (President)
- Project Manager
- Civil Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Land Surveyor
- Company’s Lawyer/Secretary
- Admin and HR Manager
- Business Developer
- Accountant
- Front Desk Officer
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Chief Executive Officer – CEO
- Responsible for providing direction for the business
- Creates, communicates, and implements the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction – i.e. leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy.
- Responsible for the day to day running of the business
- Responsible for handling high profile clients and deals
- Responsible for fixing prices and signing business deals
- Responsible for signing checks and documents on behalf of the company
- Evaluates the success of the organization
- Reports to the board
Project Manager
- Responsible for the planning, management and coordinating all projects on behalf of the company
- Supervises projects
- Ensures compliance during project executions
- Provides advice on the management of projects
- Responsible for carrying out risk assessment
- Using IT systems and software to keep track of people and progress of ongoing projects
- Responsible for overseeing the accounting, costing and billing of every project
- Represents the organization’s interest at various stakeholders meetings
- Ensures that project desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are utilized and different interests involved are satisfied.
Civil Engineer
- Responsible for preparing bids for tenders, and reporting to clients, public agencies and planning bodies
- Ensures that sites meet legal guidelines, and health and safety requirements
- Assesses the environment impact and risks connected to projects
- Responsible for judging whether projects are workable by assessing materials, costs and time requirements
- Draws up blueprints, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages
- Discussing requirements with the client and other professionals (e.g. architects and project managers et al)
- Responsible for managing, directing and monitoring progress during each phase of a project
Architect
- Responsible for creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by using the hands and by using specialist computer – aided design (CAD) software
- Works around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget
- Writes and presents reports, proposals, applications and contracts
- Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
- Works with project team and management to achieve a common goal
- Responsible for applying for planning permission and advice from governmental new building and legal department.
Land Surveyor
- Responsible for undertaking land surveys/measurements using a variety of specialist technical equipment such as theodolites, laser alignment devices and satellite positioning systems et al.
- Responsible for presenting data to clients
- Responsible for producing and advising about construction plans and drawings
- Responsible for advising about technical matters and whether the construction plans are viable
Company’s Lawyer/Secretary
- Responsible for drawing up contracts and other legal documents for the company
- Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/ securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits and patents et al)
- Develops company policy and position on legal issues
- Researches, anticipate and guard company against legal risks
- Represents company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials et al)
- Plays a part in business deals negotiation and take minutes of meetings
- Responsible for analyzing legal documents on behalf of the company
- Prepares annual reports for the company
Admin and HR Manager
- Responsible for overseeing the smooth running of HR and administrative tasks for the organization
- Defines job positions for recruitment and managing interviewing process
- Carries out staff induction for new team members
- Responsible for training, evaluation and assessment of employees
- Responsible for arranging travel, meetings and appointments
- Oversees the smooth running of the daily office activities.
Business Developer
- Identifies, prioritize, and reach out to new partners, and business opportunities et al
- Responsible for supervising implementation, advocate for the customer’s needs, and communicate with clients
- Develops, executes and evaluates new plans for expanding increase sales
- Documents all customer contact and information (manage the company’s CRM system)
- Represents the company in strategic meetings with government agencies, private sectors and contractors
- Helps increase sales and growth for the company
Accountant
- Responsible for preparing financial reports, budgets, and financial statements for the organization
- Responsible for financial forecasting and risks analysis.
- Responsible for developing and managing financial systems and policies
- Responsible for administering payrolls
- Ensures compliance with taxation legislation
- Handles all financial transactions for the company
- Serves as internal auditor for the company
Front Desk/Customer’s Service Officer
- Receives Visitors/clients on behalf of the organization
- Receives parcels/documents for the company
- Handles enquiries via e-mail and phone calls for the organization
- Distributes mails in the organization
- Handles any other duties as assigned the line manager