general construction supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• Follow emergency and safety procedures

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Type of industry experience

• Construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player