Typical Tasks
Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Leadership
Integrity
Cooperation
Self-Control
What key skills are needed for this job?
Coordination
Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Expected Knowledge
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Common 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.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
