General Supervisor - Building Construction

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Work setting

• Construction
• Maintenance
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Train or arrange for training
• Manage own company
• Set up equipment
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics