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 |
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 |
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 |