Description
Lead on-site construction operations, directing crews and subcontractors to execute work safely, on schedule, and to specifications. Coordinate sequencing, logistics, inspections, and compliance with plans, codes, and safety regulations, collaborating with project managers on planning, progress tracking, and change management from mobilization through closeout.
- • Confer with owners, designers, inspectors, and subcontractors to resolve field issues and construction problems.
- • Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day site activities for structures, facilities, or systems.
- • Determine labor and equipment requirements and dispatch crews to work areas.
- • Inspect work to verify compliance with plans, specifications, building codes, and safety regulations.
- • Study drawings, specifications, and RFIs to determine appropriate construction methods.
- • Requisition and stage materials, equipment, and tools for scheduled work.
- • Prepare and submit daily reports, progress updates, and production tracking.
- • Implement and enforce project quality control procedures and hold-point inspections.
- • Plan site logistics, laydown areas, access routes, and crane or hoisting operations.
- • Apply green building practices to reduce energy use and waste on site.
- • Support project managers with field quantities, look-ahead schedules, and budget forecasts.
- • Implement site environmental protection measures and stormwater controls.
- • Conduct safety orientations, pre-task planning, and toolbox talks; enforce OSHA compliance.
- • Monitor activities for environmental compliance and maintain required documentation.
- • Perform or coordinate preconstruction site assessments, utility locates, and constructability reviews.
- • Coordinate third-party inspections and documentation to support LEED certification requirements.
- • Plan, schedule, and coordinate short-interval look-ahead activities to meet milestones.
- • Investigate and document incidents, damage, or delays, and ensure corrective procedures are followed.
- • Review subcontractor scopes and execute field directives; track and communicate change impacts.
- • Modify and resequence plans in response to delays, weather, or emergencies.
- • Interpret and explain plans, details, and contract requirements to crews and stakeholders.
- • Ensure permits are posted, inspections are scheduled, and permit conditions are met.
- • Evaluate construction means and methods and recommend cost-effective solutions.
- • Coordinate and oversee specialty craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
- • Direct and supervise foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
