general construction supervisor

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Tasks

• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Prepare bids
• 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
• Manage own company
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Type of industry experience

• Construction

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week