Job Summary:
The First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers will supervise, schedule, and coordinate the work of employees in relevant construction and extraction roles.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Guides, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of construction staff, contractors, suppliers, and extraction workers; ensures work is completed on schedule.
- Provides job evaluations based on performance and goals set by immediate supervisors in a timely and constructive manner.
- Implements disciplinary and termination steps as necessary and according to company policy.
- Recommends promotions and salary increases based on observed job performance.
- Ensures each assigned construction trade and extraction worker follows all safety standards.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversees the project/work site, ensuring safety standards are followed and quality work is being performed in a timely manner.
- Determines project requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers, based on given project specifications such as blueprints.
- Performs daily walkthroughs of project/work site to confirm availability and use of proper materials and tools; recognizes and promptly addresses issues so that work can continue on schedule.
- Resolves problems and coordinates activities for the job through collaboration and communication with other management or technical staff and contractors.
- Conducts audits and quality assurance tests of work and safety matters.
- Oversees and adheres to budgets and schedules for projects.
- Identifies and recommends solutions for production problems, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of construction trades and extraction work.
- Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in projects.
- Ability to read blueprints and other reports outlining specifications.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred.
- At least ten years of related experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse worksite in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to make inspections.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Some travel may be required.
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