A construction consultant is someone who helps oversee construction projects. A business or individual may hire a construction consultant as a project management resource. Others also hire construction consultants to help reduce costs or building times.
Construction consultants typically have a background in construction or construction management, and they may work directly for an organization or as an independent contractor with their own clients.
construction consultant may perform the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Traveling to potential construction sites and determining project viability
- Creating cost estimates
- Working with vendors to secure adequate supplies at a reasonable price
- Analyzing and interpreting building blueprints
- Explaining technical aspects of a project to their clients
- Preparing contracts for contractors and vendors
- Resolving differences between contractors and clients
- Developing project timelines
- Overseeing project updates to ensure the project is on schedule and within budget
- Answering questions and providing professional recommendations to clients