Construction managers are responsible for the practical side of managing and planning every stage of the building process. 

Handling health and safety on a project

Setting bench marks of work to be done

Setting and agreeing budgets for the work

Managing and recruiting staff for the project

Being directly responsible for the work being carried out and the decision making 

Working on-site - inspecting work, checking materials and their delivery and storage, checking everyone is following safety rules

Working in the office - dealing with contracts, working with clients, holding meetings to keep the project on time and on budget

Work closely with architects and construction engineering professionals on a project.