Building trades

Construction Site Manager

Chef de chantier

FORMATION DISPONIBLE AU CFA BTP AVIGNON

A construction site manager coordinates teams, schedules, materials, quality and safety to deliver the work correctly.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Understand the job before learning the words

Use this page in order: discover the main missions, remember the professional qualities, practise the useful sentences, then open the tools and materials.

CFA DU BÂTIMENT D’AVIGNONThis trade belongs to a training sector available in AvignonSee the official training centre ↗

MAIN MISSIONS

What does this professional do?

Prepare the daily briefing
Coordinate subcontractors
Check quality and safety
Monitor the programme
Report progress and problems

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

What qualities are important?

LeadershipPlanningTechnical readingClear communicationProblem solving

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Where can this job be done?

⌖ Site office⌖ Construction zone⌖ Coordination meeting⌖ Client inspection

SPEAK ON SITE

Useful sentences for this job

Read the English sentence aloud, then check the French meaning.

01The concrete delivery is scheduled for 9 a.m.

La livraison de béton est prévue à 9 h.

02This area must remain closed.

Cette zone doit rester fermée.

03We are two days ahead of schedule.

Nous avons deux jours d’avance sur le planning.

Advantages 4 points

Responsibility and teamwork
Varied daily situations
Career progression
Complete view of a project

Disadvantages 4 points

Deadlines and pressure
Many simultaneous decisions
Outdoor conditions
Early starts

Tools Main tools used in this job 5 items

Each card shows the English term, the French term, and one visual reference to help students recognize the item more easily.

Vocabulary

Site plan

Plan de chantier

Organises locations and work zones.

Vocabulary

Tablet

Tablette

Reads plans and records progress.

Vocabulary

Laser level

Niveau laser

Checks levels and alignment.

Vocabulary

Two-way radio

Talkie-walkie

Communicates across the site.

Vocabulary

Inspection checklist

Fiche de contrôle

Tracks quality and safety points.

Materials Main materials used in this job 5 items

Materials are shown with the same bilingual format so the learner can connect the right object, name, and usage.

Vocabulary

Planning board

Planning

Organises activities and resources.

Vocabulary

Technical drawings

Plans techniques

Describe the work to build.

Vocabulary

Delivery note

Bon de livraison

Checks incoming materials.

Vocabulary

Safety signage

Signalisation de sécurité

Protects workers and visitors.

Vocabulary

Site report

Compte rendu de chantier

Records decisions and progress.