First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Go Back to List Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
	Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
	Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
	Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
	Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
	Order or requisition materials or supplies.
	Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
	Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
	Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
	Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Knowledge
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $87,552.00 $42.09  $28.15  $32.14 - $50.45  Bridgeport/Stamford $88,492.00 $42.55  $27.72  $32.10 - $50.57  Danbury $83,037.00 $39.92  $26.83  $31.60 - $47.68  Hartford $87,841.00 $42.24  $28.63  $32.59 - $49.70  New Haven $84,545.00 $40.65  $27.35  $30.90 - $47.95  New London/Norwich $95,269.00 $45.80  $30.85  $35.40 - $53.89  Waterbury $81,714.00 $39.28  $26.49  $30.65 - $44.76  Torrington $77,809.00 $37.41  $25.70  $31.15 - $39.84

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   694   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, and the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

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