Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) is a term used for a delivery method in the construction industry. It involves the owner of the project entering into an agreement with a construction manager who assumes the risk for the project cost and schedule. The construction manager is responsible for hiring the contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to complete the project. Some synonyms for CMAR include construction manager as general contractor (CM/GC), construction management/general contracting (CM/GC), and construction manager. The synonymous terms are used interchangeably and refer to the same delivery method. The choice of terminology may vary based on the owner, project budget, and the requirements of the construction manager.