Description
Supervise and coordinate on-site construction crews and subcontractors, ensuring work meets plans, safety standards, schedule, and budget.
- • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings to plan work.
- • Estimate labor, material, and equipment needs for assigned scopes.
- • Schedule, direct, and coordinate daily activities of crews and subcontractors.
- • Coordinate field work with project management, engineering, and other trades.
- • Order and track materials, tools, and supplies.
- • Lay out and mark locations for structures, utilities, and equipment.
- • Maintain daily reports on manpower, production, deliveries, and incidents.
- • Assign tasks based on priorities, skills, and resource availability.
- • Enforce and model safety procedures; conduct toolbox talks and inspections.
- • Inspect workmanship and progress to verify quality and compliance with plans and codes.
- • Train and mentor workers on methods, equipment operation, and company policies.
- • Troubleshoot field issues and recommend process or workflow improvements.
- • Arrange maintenance and repairs for tools and equipment.
- • Recommend hiring, promotions, or corrective actions in coordination with management.
- • Assist crews with tasks as needed, using appropriate tools and equipment.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
