Supervisors and General Foremen

Job Description:

Supervisors and general foremen in building and related trades supervise activities of a distinct unit at a construction site, control and coordinate the activities of workers who are engaged in various occupations.

Tasks:

Tasks include:

• interpreting specifications and job orders
• determining sequence of operations and use of equipment
• estimating manpower requirements
• assigning duties to workers
• analysing and resolving work problems
• coordinating the work of one or more units with other units
• recommending or initiating personnel action
• supervising co-workers and helping them in their work

Additional Notes:

This unit group includes

Chargehand (construction)
Civil engineering construction general foreman
Supervisor and general foreman (architectural)