Building Construction Supervision Assistant

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Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

A job that assists with clerical tasks at construction sites and schedule, quality, and safety management under the instructions of an architectural construction management technician.

Description

Building Construction Supervision Assistants are stationed at construction sites on a regular basis, supporting construction management technicians through tasks such as creating and updating schedules, organizing construction photos, checking drawings and specifications, preparing safety documents, assisting with budget and ordering management, and participating in meetings with stakeholders. They are required to understand site environments and regulations, ensuring construction quality and safety through accurate clerical processing and communication.

Future Outlook

Amid a growing labor shortage in the construction industry, demand for support personnel remains stable. With the digitalization and spread of BIM/CIM, the value of construction management assistants with IT skills will increase.

Personality Traits

Able to respond flexibly / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Direct to/from site possible / Flexitime / On-site stationed / Promotion to permanent employee / Transfers possible

Career Path

Site clerical staff (Building Construction Supervision Assistant) → Construction Management Technician → Chief Construction Management Technician → Site Supervisor → Project Manager → Construction Department Manager

Required Skills

CAD operation (2D) / Construction drawing interpretation / Construction photo management / Office software / Schedule management

Recommended Skills

Architectural Construction Management Technician (Grade 2 or higher) / Building Standards Act knowledge / CAD operation (architecture) / Safety and health management qualification

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability Because it is necessary to respond to changes in weather or construction progress.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because errors in drawings or documents can have a significant impact.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because it is necessary to collaborate with many stakeholders to smoothly advance the construction.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Mainly routine tasks, so creativity is not highly required.

Related Qualifications

  • Architectural CAD Certification
  • First-class Hygiene Manager
  • Second-class Architectural Construction Management Technician

Aliases

  • Construction management assistant
  • Construction site clerical work

Related Jobs

  • Architectural construction management technician
  • Architectural engineer
  • Site supervisor

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