A Site Supervisor
manages daily operations on a construction or work site, overseeing workers, ensuring tasks meet project plans, enforcing strict safety rules, coordinating with other staff (engineers, managers), and resolving issues to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and up to quality standards
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They bridge the gap between labor and management, often acting as a foreman or general foreman, focusing on day-to-day logistics, worker productivity, and a safe, organized work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- & Coordination: Directing workers, delegating tasks, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring alignment with project schedules and drawings.
- : Championing health and safety, enforcing policies, identifying hazards, and ensuring all site activities comply with regulations.
- : Monitoring work quality, conducting inspections, and ensuring installations meet project specifications.
- : Identifying and resolving site issues, disputes, and logistical roadblocks.
- : Participating in long-term project planning and daily work planning to maintain workflow.
Where They Work:
- Construction sites (public/private projects)
- Engineering projects
- Various industries requiring on-site management (e.g., M&E, Electrical)
Role in the Hierarchy:
- Often sits between foremen/crew leaders and project managers/superintendents.
- Can be equivalent to a General Foreman or Site Manager in some contexts, responsible for general site control.
