Site Supervisor
Manage, direct and coordinate on-site operations within a construction project.
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What's it like to be a Site Supervisor?
A Site Supervisor oversees all operations on a project site, ensuring that work is completed on time, within budget and to the required standards of safety and quality. Key duties often include organising and managing teams of workers, sourcing and managing resources like materials and equipment, conducting safety checks and coordinating with clients or stakeholders. They are commonly found in industries such as construction, civil engineering, building services and facilities management. A Site Supervisor can work for a variety of employers, from large multinational corporations to local contractors.
Tasks and duties
- Overseeing both the logistics and personnel aspects of construction projects, ensuring work is done correctly, on time and within budget.
- Mapping out project plans, scheduling work and assigning tasks to various team members or subcontractors.
- Enforcing safety regulations and incorporating best practices to minimise potential hazards on site.
- Monitoring quality of workmanship and materials used in construction, making sure they adhere to project specifications.
- Conducting regular site inspections and reporting on project status to upper management.
- Resolving on-site issues and conflicts, making quick decisions to ensure minimal project delays.
- Completing necessary paperwork, including permits, compliance documents and safety reports.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Site Supervisor employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Workplace Health and Safety
Commercial Construction
Communication Skills
Quality Control
Team Leadership
Structural Steel
Construction Projects
Project Documentation
Punctual
Understand Construction Drawings
Leadership
Work Health & Safety Standards
Steel Erection
Client Liaison
Microsoft Project
Installation
Fabrication
Earthworks
Civil Construction
Construction Industry
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Latest Site Supervisor reviews
May 2025
Project management. No formal qualifications but managed a kitchen revamp and also a small asbestos job in staff toilet.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate II in Electrical
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsThe good thing about maintenance manager at a rest home, is serving the residents and doing simple tasks for them, from putting a picture on the wall to taking them somewhere or to a sports event. So ...
The challengesResidents, caring for the small things they need from a maintenance person.
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Sep 2024
I am getting more and more experienced everyday
Reviewer's QualificationPostgraduate Diploma in Arts
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAdministration & Office Support
The good thingsI am fully satisfied about my roll
The challengesI am fully satisfied about my role
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