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OverviewNature of WorkKnowledge AreasSkills Utilized
Job ActivitiesAbilitiesJob ConditionsWork SatisfactionEducation/Training

Common Tasks

1.Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.
2.Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures.
3.Estimate material and worker requirements to complete jobs.
4.Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
5.Confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to coordinate activities.
6.Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
7.Order or requisition materials and supplies.
8.Locate, measure, and mark site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
9.Record information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.
10.Assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.
11.Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools and equipment.
12.Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.
13.Analyze worker and production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
14.Arrange for repairs of equipment and machinery.
15.Suggest or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and hires.

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