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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

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Salary Breakdown

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Average

$71,850

ANNUAL

$34.54

HOURLY

Entry Level

$46,820

ANNUAL

$22.51

HOURLY

Mid Level

$73,150

ANNUAL

$35.17

HOURLY

Expert Level

$100,700

ANNUAL

$48.41

HOURLY

Projected Jobs

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

13,340

Projected job openings through 2030

Sample Career Roadmap

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

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Top Expected Tasks

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

01

Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.

02

Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.

03

Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

04

Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.

05

Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.

06

Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.

07

Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.

08

Order or requisition materials or supplies.

09

Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.

10

Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Management of Personnel Resources

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Information Ordering

ABILITY

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Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

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  • Cost analyst
  • Electrician crew leader
  • Estimator project manager
  • General contractor
  • Hvac supervisor
  • Job superintendent
  • Manufacturing manager
  • Operations manager
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