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A construction supervisor's job is to manage and ensure the safety of a construction project. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a construction project, including:

• Planning: Creating daily to-do lists, breaking down large projects into smaller tasks, and prioritizing tasks
• Organizing: Managing orders and deliveries of construction materials, and organizing staff work schedules
• Controlling: Ensuring work is proceeding on schedule and within budget
• Supervising: Supervising workers and subcontractors, and ensuring they adhere to construction plans and safety regulations
• Inspecting: Performing equipment, material, and routine site inspections
• Communicating: Communicating project expectations and progress to clients, construction workers, and subcontractors
• Reporting: Writing up reports, budgets, and project plans, and presenting them to relevant stakeholders
• Safety: Ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times
• Training: Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff

A construction supervisor may also work closely with architects and other professionals.

Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan, design and oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and water and sewerage systems. They also design and build tall buildings and large structures that can withstand all weather conditions.

Generally, civil engineers fall into two types: consulting engineers and contracting engineers. Consultants are responsible for the design work of projects and work predominantly in an office. Contractors then take the designs and implement them during construction. Contractors work on site, managing the construction of the structure.

Depending on whether you are a contractor or a consultant, work activities can include:

• undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
• using a range of computer software for developing detailed designs
• undertaking complex calculations
• liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors
• compiling job specs and supervising tendering procedures
• resolving design and development problems
• managing budgets and project resources
• scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries
• making sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety
• assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
• ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time.

Working hours for consulting civil engineers are generally normal office hours, with some extra hours and weekend work close to project deadlines. Contractors, on the other hand, often work shifts and weekends and are outside in all weathers.

Find out how much you could earn as a graduate and experienced civil engineer.

Typical employers of civil engineers

• Construction companies (both consultants and contractors)
• Local authorities and government departments
• Rail companies
• Utility companies.

Civil engineers often specialise in a particular types of project or discipline, such as coastal/marine, power, water and transport. Find out more about the key disciplines and specialisms within civil engineering here. Graduates will often apply directly to a scheme in one of these areas.

Qualifications and training required

There are routes into a career in civil engineering for both university graduates and school leavers. To find out about how you can get into this career via a school leaver route (eg an apprenticeship or school leaver training programme) see the construction and property sector of TARGETcareers, our website aimed at school leavers, and particularly our article on civil and structural engineering careers.

Graduates will need a degree in civil engineering accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). You are then expected to work towards one of two professionally recognised qualifications with the ICE. If you have completed a BEng, you can gain an incorporated engineer (IEng) status. If you completed either an MEng or a BEng plus a masters, you can acquire chartered engineer (CEng) status. Both titles will help career prospects, but chartered engineers are often more sought after by employers. For more information, see our article on achieving chartered status.

If you are applying for a graduate role within civil engineering, it will greatly help your career prospects if you have gained work experience during a year-in-industry or summer placement. Some employers offer sponsorship and a job offer to students who have impressed them during work experience.

Key skills for civil engineers

Employers seek graduates who are commercially aware and capable of working well within a team environment. Other key skills include:

• sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills
• the ability to think methodically and to manage projects
• problem-solving skills
• ability to work to deadlines and within budgets
• ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• negotiating, supervisory and leadership skills
• complete knowledge of relevant legislation.

Construction Supervisor

[Intro Paragraph] The introductory paragraph of your job description should give the reader an overview of the company, the type of construction projects that are being worked on, and the added value of the company and position compared to competing employers and positions.

Construction Supervisor Job Responsibilities: The next part of your construction supervisor job description should highlight the specific job responsibilities. As mentioned before, guaranteeing safety on the construction site is the main priority, so remember to include this aspect prominently in your list of responsibilities. Some other examples to include:

• Maintains project administration in a correct and timely manner.
• Orders materials and equipment and takes care of the necessary permits.
• Accomplishes construction human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Assesses safety and finance goals.
• Manages sub-contractors by locating, evaluating, and selecting contractors.
• Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews.
• Meets construction budget by monitoring project expenditures.
• Accomplishes construction project results by defining project purpose and scope.
• Approves construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases.
• Prevents fines and work interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following guidelines, standards, and procedures.

[Work Hours and Benefits]: The next part of your construction supervisor job description should provide details of the work schedule and added benefits. By supervising the contractors, the construction supervisor often has full control and freedom when it comes to their work schedule. Mention if this is the case for your position as well.

While discussing these job-related details, take the opportunity to show the generous benefits package you’re offering to new employees, like insurance options, paid time off, or an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Construction Supervisor Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to read construction blueprints and store elevation drawings
• Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects with urgent deadlines
• Great time management and problem-solving skills