Construction Project Manager Mock Interview
Master 30 Construction Project Manager interview questions covering budgets, schedules, and site leadership.
Question 10 of 30
Do you have experience managing outsourced resources, such as temporary employees or subcontractors?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Being new to my career, I am still awaiting the opportunity to work with outsourced resources, temp laborers, and subcontractors. My instinct tells me that it would be imperative to integrate everyone into one team, ensuring project buy-in from everyone at all levels, from the very start. Do you bring on many outsourced resources on your projects?"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
In the construction industry, outsourced resources could include back-office functions like accounting and payroll, and other resources that are routine and relatively predictable. Outsourcing can also include field roles or bringing in temporary employees through a staffing agency, or subcontractors that can provide specialized work. Discuss your experience with outsourced resources, being clear on your involvement with it comes to management-related tasks.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"For many years now, I have outsourced human resources when it comes to highly specialized subcontractors. I bring in around fifteen subcontractors per year, acting as their direct manager. I believe the key to successfully managing these outsources resources is to fully integrate everyone into one team, ensuring enthusiastic contribution and project success."
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