Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
- Independence
- Relationships
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Self-Control
Tasks
- Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
- Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
- Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
- Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Getting Information
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Technology Skills
- Project management software
- Presentation software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Spreadsheet software
Skills
- Coordination
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Pipeline MechanicalCertifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Supervisor AssessmentCertifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
Type
Core
Certificate name
Construction Site Safety SupervisorCertifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Construction Workforce Development ProfessionalCertifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
Type
Core
Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 853,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 903,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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