Supervisor, Residential Construction

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Work setting

• Construction
• Maintenance
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Repair
• Willing to relocate
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Train or arrange for training
• Prepare bids
• Manage own company
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• 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

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics