First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

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Salary Information

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: $78,690 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. Maintenance
Monitor construction operations. Maintenance
Estimate materials requirements for projects. General
Estimate construction project labor requirements. General
Direct construction or extraction personnel. General
Order construction or extraction materials or equipment. General
Measure work site dimensions. General
Mark reference points on construction materials. General
Record operational or environmental data. General
Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. General
Train construction or extraction personnel. General
Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation. General
Coordinate construction project activities. Management
Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details. Communication
Evaluate projects to determine compliance with technical specifications. Analysis
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Adobe Acrobat Document management software
    Autodesk AutoCAD Computer aided design CAD software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Project Project management software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Project management software
    Procore software Analytical or scientific software
    Facilities management software Facilities management software
    FranklinCovey TabletPlanner Calendar and scheduling software
    Graphics software Graphics or photo imaging software
    HCSS HeavyJob Project management software
    Inventory tracking software Inventory management software
    Microsoft NetMeeting Video conferencing software
    Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Portfolio Project Management Project management software
    Oracle Primavera Systems Project management software
    Prolog Development environment software
    Scheduling software Calendar and scheduling software
    Word processing software Word processing software
    Mi-Co Mi-Forms Data base user interface and query software
    QuickBase business management software Data base user interface and query software
    Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Architectural Openings Consultants Door and Hardware Institute Not Available
      Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level II National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Not Available
      Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level III National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Not Available
      Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level IV National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Not Available
      Certified Construction Contract Administrator Construction Specifications Institute Not Available
      Certified Construction Manager Construction Manager Certification Institute Not Available
      Certified Construction Specifier Construction Specifications Institute Not Available
      Certified Graduate Builder National Association of Home Builders Not Available
      Certified Green Professional National Association of Home Builders Not Available
      Certified Healthcare Constructor American Hospital Association Not Available
      Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler National Association of the Remodeling Industry Not Available
      Certified Lubrication Specialist Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Not Available
      Certified Remodeler Associate National Association of the Remodeling Industry Not Available
      Certified Remodeler Specialist National Association of the Remodeling Industry Not Available
      Concrete Construction Special Inspector American Concrete Institute International Not Available
      Construction Documents Technologist Construction Specifications Institute Not Available
      Construction Site Safety Orientation National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Construction Site Safety Supervisor National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Construction Superintendant Certification National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Craft Instructor National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician International Fluid Power Society Not Available
      Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician International Fluid Power Society Not Available
      GA - Certified Associate Green Advantage Not Available
      GA Certified Practitioner Green Advantage Not Available
      Graduate Master Builder National Association of Home Builders Not Available
      Graduate Master Remodeler National Association of Home Builders Not Available
      Highway Construction Inspection National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Not Available
      Managing Construction & Demolition Materials Solid Waste Association of North America Not Available
      Masonry Field Testing Technician American Concrete Institute International Not Available
      Master Certified Green Professional National Association of Home Builders Not Available
      Master Certified Remodeler National Association of the Remodeling Industry Not Available
      Master Craft/Technician Instructor National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Master Ground Water Contractor National Ground Water Association Not Available
      Master Trainer National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Mobile Crane Operator National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Not Available
      Oil Monitoring Analyst I Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Not Available
      Pipeline Field and Control Center Operations National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Pipeline Maintenance National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Pipeline Mechanical National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Registered Roof Consultant International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants Not Available
      Registered Roof Observer International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants Not Available
      Registered Waterproofing Consultant International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants Not Available
      Residential Electrical Inspector International Code Council Not Available
      SIGNS SENIOR TECHNICIAN LEVEL III International Municipal Signal Association Not Available
      Safety Trained Supervisor Board of Certified Safety Professionals Not Available
      Supervisor Certification International Masonry Institute Not Available
      Tilt-Up Supervisor & Technician American Concrete Institute International Not Available
      Traffic Signal Inspector Level I International Municipal Signal Association Not Available
      Universal Design Certified Remodeler National Association of the Remodeling Industry Not Available
      WSO - Certified Safety Manager (Construction) World Safety Organization Not Available
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