Preview Questions Construction Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) on a chemical construction site?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

To evaluate the project cost and schedule

To review environmental impacts only

To assess the safety of each specific task and implement control measures before work begins

To ensure that workers understand their roles and responsibilities

Question 2: How do you manage budget overruns on a chemical plant construction project without compromising quality?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Prioritize critical areas, negotiate with suppliers for cost reductions, and reallocate resources

Cut corners on quality to save costs

Ignore budget issues and continue the project

Delay non-essential tasks until the next fiscal year

Question 3: How should a Construction Manager manage long-lead items when planning a chemical plant construction project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By focusing on shorter-lead items first and adjusting the project schedule later

By waiting for the items to arrive before scheduling other tasks

By ignoring the lead time and hoping that items will be available when needed

By ordering long-lead items early and ensuring proper inventory management to avoid delays

Question 4: How do you handle schedule delays due to unforeseen site conditions in a chemical construction project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Prioritize completing the original timeline at any cost

Ignore the delay and proceed with the project

Assess the impact of the delay, reallocate resources, and update the schedule accordingly

Delay the project until the conditions resolve themselves

Question 5: What is the best way to handle a situation where a contractor is not meeting agreed-upon milestones?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By terminating the contract immediately for failure to meet deadlines

By discussing the reasons for the delay, revising the schedule, and setting new milestones with penalties for further delays

By ignoring the delays and proceeding with other tasks to make up for lost time

By offering the contractor an incentive for faster completion without addressing the delay

Question 6: When dealing with conflicting interests from different project stakeholders (e.g., contractors, clients), how should a construction manager address the situation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Ignore their concerns and proceed with the original plan

Give preference to the stakeholder with the most authority

Facilitate communication, align their expectations, and develop a compromise solution that meets the project's goals

Let the stakeholders resolve their issues independently