A Construction Supervisor oversees and coordinates all of a construction site’s activities according to project blueprints and schedule plans. Their duties include coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control and safety checks, and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites.

Construction Supervisor duties and responsibilities

Construction Supervisors complete organizational and project management responsibilities, including effectively leading the construction team and ensuring they have all the necessary resources.

They often have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation
• Create cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials, and other project costs
• Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, and other construction managers to determine budget and timeline
• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers
• Create schedules for workers and subcontractors
• Hire additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly
• Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines
• Implement management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient
• Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking, and active listening
• Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices
• Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation, and contingencies
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
• In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal construction regulations
• Great problem-solving and decision-making skills
  ◦ Effective leadership abilities, like motivation, goal-setting, and conflict management
• Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking

Construction Supervisor Salary Expectations

Standard salary: $93,868 yearly
Typical salaries range from $33,000 – $185,000 yearly
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