What does the title project manager mean to the construction industry?

Yuan, C.

What does the title project manager mean to the construction industry? - 2004 - Civil Engineering Surveyor July/August 2004, 42-46(5) .

Looks at the project manager's role. Breaks down the role as planning, organising, motivating, communicating and controlling and illustrates each stage. Analyses the attributes a project manager should have. Itemises the basic requirements of a project manager as personality, technical knowledge, managerial knowledge, leadership, clear thinking, decision-making and delegation. A project manager's duties are discussed and concludes he acts as a focal point and co-ordinator for all facets of a project. Looks at the future role. References.