What does a construction supervisor do?

Organises people and materials on the front, controls quality and reports progress to the site lead.

Supervisor vs owner's inspector?

The supervisor executes and leads crews; the owner's inspector checks technical-contract compliance.

What to assess when hiring?

Site references, PPE habits and crew-conflict handling.

bricklaying supervisor

Code 3123.1.1

The construction supervisor (maestro de obra o jefe de terreno) leads crews on site: pace, workmanship quality and workfront safety. Use this Job Dictionary profile to capture Chilean site leadership (capataz / maestro de obra).

Essential skills

Knowledge

energy performance of buildings
building codes

Skills and competences

advise on construction materials
check compatibility of materials
liaise with managers
order construction supplies
evaluate employees work
inspect construction supplies
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
ensure equipment availability
process incoming construction supplies
inspect supplied concrete
inspect masonry work
interpret 2D plans
interpret 3D plans
follow health and safety procedures in construction
answer requests for quotation
supervise staff
work in a construction team
use safety equipment in construction

Transversal competences

manage health and safety standards
keep records of work progress
plan shifts of employees
monitor stock level

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What to assess for this role

Assess trade leadership, safety and weekly programme delivery.

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What does a construction supervisor do?: Organises people and materials on the front, controls quality and reports progress to the site lead.
Supervisor vs owner's inspector?: The supervisor executes and leads crews; the owner's inspector checks technical-contract compliance.
What to assess when hiring?: Site references, PPE habits and crew-conflict handling.

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences