A site supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards, and managing the safety and security of the work environment. Key duties include supervising staff, coordinating work activities and materials, conducting inspections, resolving issues, maintaining detailed records, and communicating with all project stakeholders.
Project Management & Operations
- Oversee daily operations:Manage and direct all activities on-site to ensure smooth operations and project progress.
- Monitor progress:Track project timelines, ensuring tasks are completed according to schedule and identifying and addressing any delays or obstacles.
- Resource management:Coordinate and schedule the work of staff, subcontractors, and equipment to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Manage materials:Order and manage the delivery of construction materials, tracking their use and ensuring they meet project needs.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce safety protocols:Implement and enforce site-wide safety regulations and procedures to create a safe working environment for everyone.
- Conduct inspections:Perform regular site inspections to check for safety hazards, assess the quality of work, and ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
- Train staff:Educate site workers and subcontractors on safety best practices and accident prevention.
Communication & Reporting
- Communicate effectively:Serve as the primary point of contact for project managers, clients, subcontractors, and workers, facilitating clear communication.
- Maintain records:Keep detailed, accurate records of project activities, progress, safety reports, material deliveries, and worker attendance.
- Prepare reports:Generate reports for project managers and stakeholders, providing updates on project status, challenges, and key activities.
Team & Quality Control
- Supervise and mentor staff:Oversee the activities of construction workers and subcontractors, assign tasks, provide guidance, and evaluate performance.
- Ensure quality standards:Monitor work to ensure it meets the required quality standards and specifications outlined in the project plans.
- Resolve issues:Address conflicts and problems that arise on-site, escalating them to project managers when necessary