A first-class constructor is a kind of architectural qualification and a necessary condition for being a large-scale project manager. The examination system of unified outline, unified proposition and unified organization shall be implemented for the qualification of the first-class construction engineer, which shall be organized and implemented by the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Construction. The exam is held once a year in principle. The Ministry of Construction is responsible for compiling the outline of the first-class constructor qualification examination and organizing the proposition work. Training shall be conducted in accordance with the principle of separation of training and examination and voluntary participation. Those who have obtained the qualification certificate of construction engineer and meet the registration requirements shall obtain the first-class construction engineer registration certificate after registration. Only registered architects can be employed to practice. Before the expiration of the registration period of the construction engineer's practice qualification, the re-registration procedures must be completed. A first-class registered construction engineer can practice in the name of a national first-class registered construction engineer.

From the employment direction, a construction enterprise can serve as the project manager of a construction project, engage in the management of other construction activities, and engage in other businesses as stipulated by laws, administrative regulations or the construction administrative department of the State Council. When exercising the duties of project manager, a first-class registered construction engineer can serve as the project manager of a construction project with the qualification of a super-class and first-class construction enterprise as stipulated in the Qualification Grade Standard for Construction Enterprises. The project manager of large and medium-sized engineering projects must be gradually held by personnel who have obtained the qualification of construction engineer; However, it is up to the construction enterprise to decide whether the qualified constructor can be the project manager of large and medium-sized projects.