Construction Supervisor

Core Responsibilities

1. On-Site Leadership & Coordination

• Directing Labor: Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of crew members, subcontractors (electricians, plumbers, carpenters), and laborers.
• Scheduling: Creates and manages the daily and weekly work schedules. They ensure that the right trades are on site at the right time to avoid downtime.
• Problem Solving: Acts as the primary troubleshooter for unexpected issues, such as weather delays, material shortages, or unforeseen site conditions (e.g., hitting bedrock while digging).

2. Safety & Compliance

• OSHA/Regulatory Compliance: Enforces strict adherence to safety protocols (OSHA standards in the US) to prevent accidents. They conduct toolbox talks (safety briefings) and site inspections.
• Legal Compliance: Ensures the project meets all local building codes, permit requirements, and environmental regulations.

3. Quality Control

• Blueprint Interpretation: Reads and interprets architectural and engineering drawings to ensure that subcontractors are building exactly what was specified.
• Inspections: Conducts regular inspections to ensure workmanship meets the project’s quality standards. They identify defects or deviations before they become expensive problems.

4. Resource Management

• Materials: Orders materials and ensures that the right quantities of lumber, steel, concrete, etc., arrive on time and are stored securely.
• Equipment: Manages the usage and maintenance of heavy machinery (excavators, cranes) and hand tools.

5. Communication & Documentation

• Liaison: Acts as the middleman between the Project Manager (office) and the workers (field). They report daily progress, costs, and delays to upper management.
• Daily Logs: Keeps detailed records of daily activities, weather conditions, worker hours, and equipment usage. These logs are crucial for billing and legal protection.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Hard Skills:

• Blueprint Reading: Ability to understand complex structural, electrical, and mechanical plans.
• Construction Methods: Deep knowledge of framing, foundations, finishing, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems.
• Technology: Proficiency with project management software (Procore, PlanGrid), Microsoft Office, and scheduling tools (MS Project).
• Math: Ability to calculate dimensions, square footage, material quantities, and layout geometry.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership: Must command authority and respect without micromanaging. They motivate crews to hit deadlines.
• Decisiveness: When the architect or project manager isn’t on site, the supervisor must make quick, high-stakes decisions.
• Communication: Must convey instructions clearly to workers who may speak different languages or have varying skill levels.
• Conflict Resolution: Manages disputes between trades (e.g., a plumber and a framer arguing over space in a ceiling).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: QAR60,000.00 - QAR75,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person