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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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What are First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
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Common Job Titles
Project Superintendent
Crew Foreman
Installation Manager
Electrical Foreman
Fence Supervisor
Rig Manager
Site Superintendent
Construction Supervisor
Site Supervisor
Construction Foreman
Electrical Supervisor
Field Supervisor
Personality & Work Styles
Leadership Orientation
Dependability
Cautiousness
Perseverance
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Achievement Orientation
Self-Control
Work Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Getting Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Work Environment
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
Contact With Others
Telephone Conversations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Health and Safety of Other Workers
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Freedom to Make Decisions
Skills You Will Receive
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Learning Strategies
Active Learning
Writing
Mathematics
Science
Other Attributes Important To Know
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
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Technology/Tools Used
Document management software
Computer aided design CAD software
Calendar and scheduling software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Project management software
Inventory management software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Video conferencing software
Office suite software
Work Values
Independence
Relationships
Achievement
Support
Working Conditions
Recognition
Knowledge You Will Receive
Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Production and Processing
Food Production
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 3
Tasks Associated with This Career
Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
Order or requisition materials or supplies.
Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
