Job Summary
Inspect construction sites to identify and eliminate safety hazards while leading and instructing construction teams and subcontractors. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and project specifications to drive safe, efficient, and budget-conscious construction operations.
Responsibilities
- Inspect construction sites regularly to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards, ensuring a safe working environment
- Lead and supervise construction teams and subcontractors to maintain high standards of safety and operational efficiency
- Educate site workers on construction safety regulations and accident protocols to promote compliance and reduce incidents
- Enforce site safety rules consistently to minimize work-related accidents and injuries
- Manage site accident responses in accordance with established protocols to ensure proper handling and reporting
- Maintain accurate attendance records for construction employees to support workforce management
- Evaluate employee performance and implement disciplinary measures to uphold team accountability and productivity
- Analyze blueprints to verify that construction projects comply with design, safety, and budget specifications
- Recommend operational or procedural changes to improve construction efficiency and safety outcomes
Required competencies and certifications
- Completion of a post-secondary education construction training program
- Proven experience working as a site supervisor
- CPR and first aid certifications
- Sound knowledge of building codes and construction safety regulations
- Working knowledge of construction tools and equipment
- Ability to interpret blueprints
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction science, civil engineering, or a related field
- Strong leadership skills demonstrated through team supervision and project oversight
- Analytical and problem-solving skills applied to construction challenges and safety compliance
- Organizational and communication skills to coordinate teams and report effectively
