Position Summary
The Craft Supervisor reports to the Area Superintendent and is responsible for coordinating and supervising supervision/craft employee activities. May involve supervising one or more trade groups (electricians, boilermakers, carpenters, etc.) working in particular construction discipline (civil, structural, piping).
Core Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise Crew Foreman and/or craft activities includes determining method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities equipment, work schedule and documenting actual hours worked.
- Coordinate assigned work with work of different crafts, company departments, or other contractors.
- Maintain liaison with engineering, estimating, and planning to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
- Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
- Monitor craft compliance with project safety program and job skill requirements, document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
- Maintain liaison with other departments (i.e., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
- 1-3yr as Supervisor/General Foreman, 2-5yr as Foreman. High school graduate or equivalent
- Knowledge of a single or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation.
- Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
- A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline OR
- Specialized courses In construction technology AND/OR
- Extensive actual work experience leading to the thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.