Interview Questions for Project managers

Based on the Company and Project, the questions will vary and Candidates should prepare accordingly. This blog is to ignite your thought process about interviews. Like this, you collect and maintain questions bank, which will be helpful to prepare for interviews. (Some companies are conducting written exams also). Wish you all the best!

52. What is water Cement ratio and how is it affects concrete strength?

53. What is Hybrid Foundation?

54. What are the various tests for checking Brick quality?

55. What is the minimum diameter of steel in Columns?

56. What are the IS Codes for Concrete?

57. What is the Min. dia. of Chair rod and spacing?

58. What is the quantity of binding wire required for reinforcement?

59. What is the stripping time for formworks after laying concrete?

60. How many cube samples required to test quality of concrete?

61. What is the required compressive strength after laying concrete?

62. What is the maximum clay and silt content allowed in sand?

63. How will you calculate materials required for 1cum of concrete?

64. What is the target strength for M25 concrete?

65. What are the required cement quantities for M20, M25 & M30?

66. What is Antitermite treatment?

67. What are the conversion factors for - Sqm to Sft, Cum to Cft, Cum to litres, Acres to Sqm and Sft?

68.  Which materials are used to seal the expansion joints in Columns?

69. Define Carpet Area, Builtup area and Super builtup area?

70. What is the difference between Q.A & Q.C?

71. What is the IS Code of practice for General Construction in Steel?

72. Which test is conducted to determine the bearing capacity of soil?

73. What is the Minimum hook length in stirrups as per IS Code?

74. Which Apparatus is used for testing consistency in Cement?

75. What is soundness test of cement?

76. Number of Bricks used in 1 Cubic meter of Brick work?

77.Tell some Project Obstacles/Hindrances for which affects progress very much?

78. What is PPE?

79. What are the PPE's mandatory at site?

80. What is the minimum age required for workers?

81. What is Mivan Technology?

82. What are the types of Scaffolding in Construction?

83. What are the elements of steel scaffolding?

84. List out the Potential risk factors for workers on the construction site?

86. What are the types of Construction Project Plans?

87. What is OSHA compliance?

89. What are the responsibilities of a Project Engineer?

90. What are the responsibilities of a Project Manager?

91. What is RFI?

92. What is the difference between RFI & RFP?

93. Which are the causes of cracks in concrete?

94. What are the prevention measures to avoid cracks in concrete?

95. What is the role and responsibility of a Quantity Surveyor?

96. What is Green Building? 

97. What are the components of Green Building?

98. What is HSE?

99. What are the skills required for a Project Manager?

100. What are the requirements to become a Successful Project Manager?