Thailand business reference

Occupation 1323 - Construction Managers

Primary-source occupation page using the ILO ISCO-08 structure as the English reference layer.

2026-05-05Not official

Classification note

  • Published code: 1323
  • Hierarchy level: unit-group
  • This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.

Occupation hierarchy

  • Major Group: 1 Managers
  • Sub Major Group: 13 Production and Specialized Services Managers
  • Minor Group: 132 Manufacturing, Mining, Construction and Distribution Managers
  • Unit Group: 1323 Construction Managers

Child groups

  • No child groups are published under this code.

TSIC codes where this occupation is primary

  • No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
  • No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.

Definition

Construction managers plan, direct and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings, either as the manager of a department or as the general manager of an enterprise or organization that does not have a hierarchy of managers.

Tasks include

Tasks include - (a) interpreting architectural drawings and specifications; (b) coordinating labour resources and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment; (c) negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget; (d) preparing tenders and contract bids; (e) operating and implementing coordinated work programmes for sites; (f) ensuring adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety; (g) arranging submission of plans to local authorities; (h) building under contract, or subcontracting specialized building services; (i) arranging building inspections by relevant authorities; (j) establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; (k) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff and subcontractors;

Included occupations or child groups

Examples of the occupations classified here: - Civil engineering project manager - Construction project manager - Project builder

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Building construction supervisor - 3123 - House builder - 7111

ISCO-88 correspondence

  • 1223