Building Construction Site Supervisor
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Building Construction Site Supervisors manage and oversee all aspects of construction on building sites, including schedule, safety, quality, cost management, and coordination with stakeholders.
Description
Building Construction Site Supervisors comprehensively manage schedules, quality, safety and health, and costs based on design drawings and specifications. They guide and coordinate workers and subcontractors on-site, handle material ordering, labor management, applications and notifications to authorities, and preparation of reports. They also respond quickly to on-site issues such as troubles or weather changes to complete the project as planned. They perform both office paperwork and on-site duties, with communication with clients, designers, and contractors being essential.
Future Outlook
Building demand remains stable, and due to aging population and labor shortages, demand for skilled supervisors is high. The adoption of BIM and ICT construction machinery is advancing, increasing the market value of supervisors with digital skills.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Calm Judgment / Good Coordination Ability / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Depending on Companies with Flexible Systems / Office Work / On-Site Stationed / Work Location Changes by Project Site
Career Path
Site Agent Assistant → Building Construction Site Supervisor (Junior) → Building Construction Site Supervisor (Senior) → Construction Department Manager / Construction Management Department Manager → Construction Project Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Communication Skills (Stakeholder Coordination) / Cost Management / Document Preparation / Safety and Health Management / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
CAD/BIM Operation / English Proficiency (Technical Document Reading) / IT Management Tools (Construction Management Software) / Presentation Skills / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because quick response to changes in weather or situations is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because careful attention to blueprints and construction accuracy is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Because they coordinate and give instructions to many stakeholders. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of movement on construction sites and long hours of standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | To efficiently manage schedules and material procurement. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to immediately resolve troubles occurring on-site is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high responsibility and emergency response are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows existing design drawings and standards. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Architectural Construction Management Technician
- Second-Class Architectural Construction Management Technician
Aliases
- Architectural Construction Management Technician
- Construction Supervisor
- Site Supervisor
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