First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

What the work involves

• 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.

What to study

The fields of study the Department of Education links to this occupation, most widely taught first.

• Construction Trades, GeneralSee 1 colleges that teach it
• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionSee 14 colleges that teach it
• Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersSee 2 colleges that teach it

Who it suits

O*NET scores every occupation on six interest dimensions. This one leans hardest on these three.

• Leading and persuading

• Hands-on and practical

• Organised and precise

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