Construction Supervisor

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in industrial construction management or related experience
  • High School diploma required; Bachelor's or Master's in Construction or related field preferred
  • Strong knowledge of construction practices and sequencing
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Familiarity with project scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project
  • Excellent communication skills to influence without authority
  • Detail-oriented with strong reporting capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Monitor contractor work for adherence to specifications and safety requirements
  • Serve as liaison between contractors and Owners
  • Participate in coordination meetings to align work activities
  • Verify construction quality against design intent and project standards
  • Track field progress and report on issues impacting the schedule
  • Engage contractors on performance issues and compliance
  • Manage field documentation, including RFIs and change notifications

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance benefits
  • Matching retirement contributions
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for total delivery of services safely, on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations on moderately complex projects. Work at this level requires progressive experience in construction management and involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Field Oversight & Monitoring
  • Monitor contractor work for compliance with:
  • Approved drawings and specifications
  • Safety requirements and work permits
  • Project quality standards
  • Identify deviations, deficiencies, or risks and escalate to Owner leadership
  • Provide continuous field presence to verify work progress and construction means and methods

Coordination & Communication
  • Act as liaison between contractors and Owner representatives
  • Support coordination of work activities across disciplines to avoid conflicts
  • Participate in daily/weekly coordination and progress update meetings
  • Communicate field conditions, constraints, and risks impacting schedule or execution

Quality Verification
  • Observe and verify that construction meets design intent and specifications
  • Support QAQC processes including inspections, testing coordination, and punch listing
  • Identify and document non-conformances and ensure that are addressed

Progress Tracking & Reporting
  • Provide accurate daily reporting including work progress, manpower and equipment observations, safety and quality issues, challenges/constraints, field conditions, etc.
  • Track field progress against contractor schedule and flag potential delays
  • Support Owner project controls with field input

Contractor Interface
  • Engage contractor supervision to highlight issues and expectations
  • Reinforce compliance without directing means and methods
  • Escalate performance concerns to Owner rep

Documentation & Field Controls
  • Support management of:
  • RFIs and field clarifications
  • Change notifications (as observed)
  • Field records and photo documentation
  • Test results
  • Ensure traceability of field issues and resolutions

Safety
  • Ensures compliance and understanding of policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to health and safety issues.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal Safety requirements and OHSA (1910 & 1926) standards.
  • Maintains good housekeeping.
  • Reports and investigates incidents and takes appropriate corrective action.

Environmental
  • Investigates and reports all environmental incidents and takes appropriate corrective action.
  • Ensures compliance and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to environmental issues.
  • Supports environmental initiatives, training, and activities.

Quality
  • Investigates and reports quality incidents and takes appropriate corrective action.


This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field from an accredited university is highly preferred.

Licensing: General Contractors License is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires a minimum 5 years of relevant industrial construction management or project related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of industrial construction practices and sequencing
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and work packages
  • Ability to interpret schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
  • Understanding of contractor work processes and field execution risks
  • Strong communication skills with ability to influence without authority
  • Detail-oriented with strong observation and reporting capabilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for reporting, tracking, and communication
  • Ability to review and annotate drawings or files using digital tools (Adobe, Revu, etc.)
  • Capable of maintaining accurate daily reports, logs, and field documentation in digital formats
  • Prior experience in an Owner rep or third-party oversight role, preferred
  • Experience in chemical or petrochemical facilities, strongly preferred

Safety Leadership
  • Demonstrates a visible and proactive commitment to safety
  • Recognizes and addresses unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately
  • Reinforces Owner safety expectations regardless of contractor practices or policies

Field Presence & Situational Awareness
  • Maintains consistent and effective field presence
  • Anticipates issues before they impact safety, quality, or schedule
  • Demonstrates strong awareness of ongoing work fronts and risks

Accountability & Integrity
  • Holds self and others accountable to project and Owner standards
  • Provides accurate, honest, and timely reporting of field conditions
  • Willing to escalate issues without hesitation or bias

Communication & Influence
  • Communicates clearly and professionally with contractors and Owner team
  • Able to influence contractor behavior without direct authority
  • Escalates concerns appropriately and effectively

Attention to Detail
  • Identifies discrepancies between field execution and design requirements
  • Ensures documentation, reporting, and observation are thorough and accurate
  • Maintains high standards for quality and compliance

Coordination & Teamwork
  • Works effectively across disciplines (engineering, operations, contractors)
  • Supports alignment of field activities to minimize conflicts and delays
  • Contributes to a collaborative but accountable work environment

Decision-making & Judgement
  • Exercises sound judgement in identifying when to intervene vs escalate
  • Prioritizes safety, compliance, and long-terms project success over short-term progress
  • Make timely decisions within defined authority limits

Adaptability & Work Ethic
  • Performs effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand construction environment
  • Adjust to changing priorities, schedules, and field conditions
  • Demonstrates reliability and strong sense of ownership in assigned areas


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
  • Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat.


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