What is the difference between construction management and project management

Construction management vs project management. Still have a question? Ask your own! A Construction Manager can be, and usually is, a Project Manager, but a Project Manager is not necessarily a Construction Manager. copied from one of my previous posts: The job of a construction manager can be very challenging on a large construction project. Usually, my counterparts on the contractor's side are the construction managers. A construction manager: Assembles and manages the project schedule. Easier said than done. Notifies the Owner of possible delays, usually when they want more time to complete the work Schedules resources and equipment Hires subcontractors and manages their costs and tries to keep them on schedule Orders materials Recognizes changes to the contract and requests changes from the owner Negotiates pricing with the Owner Coordinates with the Owner Provides cost estimates for changes in the work for change orders. Provides certifications as necessary to ensure payment for the materials Develops the staging or phasing plan Acts as facilitator for weekly partnering meetings, construction meetings, scheduling meetings, safety meetings, etc. As you can see, they are very busy. They can make or break a project. While working with the Contractor's construction managers, I, as the owner, often get into arguments with the construction manager. We are both trying to protect our own interests, but we have to work together to come to an agreement. We kind of have a love-hate relationship. Usually, it takes time to develop that relationship between the owner and construction manager. A good construction manager needs to be on their toes at all times to have a successful project. A Project Manager is primarily looking at schedule and budget, but may do more depending on their position. The job of a Project Manager is very similar to a Construction Manager, but Project Managers exist in a wide array of fields, such as roadway design, computer design, computer fabrication, real estate, triathalon race coordinator. the list is endless. I am a Project Engineer/Project Manager. I assemble and manage the project schedule for the design process, or for consultant work on any of my design or construction projects. I negotiate scope and fee with consultants who will do work on my Project. We put together a consultant agreement that we will use for the project that includes what they are going to do, how much it will cost to do it, and when they will do it. I manage consultant invoices on a monthly basis and make sure there is still money left to do the remaining work. I work with various other departments within the transportation department in order to complete my project on schedule. For example, the Environmental Branch is helping me on one project to get the proper Environmental Permits. I make sure that they are completing the work that I need on schedule. I request funding if my project doesn't have enough. I complete my own tasks as needed to stay on schedule and within budget. I facilitate Project Progress meetings. I close out the agreements. I may have multiple projects that I am managing. So, you see, the jobs aren't very different, it just depends on the venue.