bridge construction supervisor

Code 3123.1.2

Bridge construction supervisors monitor the construction of bridges. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

Essential skills

Skills and competences

  • check compatibility of materials
  • liaise with managers
  • identify defects in concrete
  • evaluate employees work
  • prevent damage to utility infrastructure
  • inspect construction supplies
  • ensure compliance with construction project deadline
  • ensure equipment availability
  • process incoming construction supplies
  • identify external risks to bridge integrity
  • interpret 2D plans
  • interpret 3D plans
  • secure working area
  • conduct quality control analysis
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction
  • supervise staff
  • work in a construction team
  • use safety equipment in construction

Transversal competences

  • coordinate construction activities
  • manage health and safety standards
  • mechanical tools
  • keep records of work progress
  • plan resource allocation
  • plan shifts of employees
  • react to events in time-critical environments
  • monitor stock level

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Sources

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