Preview Questions Construction Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you manage the risk of fire and explosion during the construction of a petrochemical facility?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By assuming fire safety measures are not needed during the construction phase

By implementing a comprehensive fire safety plan, using appropriate fire-resistant materials, and ensuring the proper handling of flammable materials

By focusing only on electrical safety and ignoring fire risks

By ignoring fire safety requirements as long as the area is ventilated

Question 2: How do you manage a situation where a contractor is consistently behind schedule on a chemical construction project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Immediately terminate the contract without discussing the issue

Allow the contractor more time without consequences

Provide additional resources to the contractor, renegotiate the schedule, and establish penalties for further delays

Ignore the issue and proceed with other tasks

Question 3: How do you ensure that a construction project for a chemical facility stays on track with regard to tight schedules and critical deadlines?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Ignore any delays as long as the project completes within the original timeline

Use project management software to track progress, conduct regular progress meetings, and reallocate resources to critical tasks

Delay the non-critical tasks and focus solely on the critical path

Focus on meeting deadlines without considering resource availability

Question 4: When managing contractors for a chemical plant, what is the best way to handle disagreements regarding project scope or change orders?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Let the contractor proceed with their interpretation

Ignore the disagreement and continue with the original scope

Review the change order, negotiate with the contractor to ensure that the scope is properly defined, and align on the final agreement

Accept the contractor's demands without reviewing the costs or impact

Question 5: How should a construction manager adjust the project schedule if a client requests major design changes halfway through the project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Reject the changes outright to avoid schedule disruptions

Assess the impact of the changes, update the schedule, and discuss the implications with the client regarding timeline and cost

Ignore the changes and continue with the original schedule

Implement the changes immediately without considering the impact on other tasks

Question 6: What is the most effective method to manage unplanned expenses during the construction of a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Add the unplanned expenses to the final project cost without informing the client

Perform a variance analysis, identify root causes, and implement cost-saving measures in other areas of the project

Approve any additional costs immediately to avoid project delays

Ignore the unplanned expenses as they are part of construction projects