Project Management & Construction Supervision

INTRODUCTION The class shall be conducted in an interactive and participative style, this 2-hours course will cover an overview of : Construction Supervision which fosters preparedness with a broad range of supervisory situations one is likely to encounter on a commercial, residential, industrial, or institutional construction project, and offers sound advice for solving the most complex management issues. It will also deal with the technical skills whose mastery will build confidence and success for the supervisor.

OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand how to deal with a variety of personalities and skill levels • Understand how to Complete construction projects by planning,

organizing, and controlling projects; completing quality inspections; supervising sub-contractors and staff.

• Understand how to maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

• Understand how to establish & maintain high staff morale, model sound leadership and teamwork.

• Understand how to ensure project proceeds in a timely manner. • Understand how to manage tool and materials inventory for each

project. Ensure unused materials are accounted for and reported to the Director of Construction.

• Understand how to complete necessary reports and meet at least weekly with Construction Director to discuss construction progress.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• The course is intended for aspiring supervisors construction superintendent, construction foreman, project superintendent and field supervisor, who are involved in construction projects and would like to reinforce their knowledge and made aware of existing framework, methodologies, techniques and tools in effective supervision of their projects.

Content: Overview of a construction supervisor.

• Construction supervisors can have a number of different job titles, including job foreman, construction superintendent, construction foreman, project superintendent and field supervisor. The duties are typically the same, regardless of the title. Construction supervisors are usually the level of management just below the construction manager. Becoming a construction supervisor requires satisfying certain prerequisites, many of which are directly related to the supervisor’s duties.

Definition • Any individual under direction, to assist in the supervision of crews,

consisting of a minimum of three workers engaged in construction or repair of facilities such as sanitary and storm sewers, streets, sidewalks, stream rehabilitation, building construction; and to do related work as required.

Typical tasks

Assists in the planning, assigning and reviewing of work performed by crews engaged in the construction and repairs in construction projects; insures that personnel and equipment safety practices, regulations, procedures, protective clothing and devices are strictly and continuously followed or utilized; handles workers complaints; designs footbridges, receives materials; maintains crews' time sheets; assumes full responsibility in the absence of Senior Construction Supervisor; attends meetings.

Roles of A Construction Supervisor

• A construction Supervisor will oversee the construction activities that take place on the worksite and will be involved in the supervision of General Contractors, Subcontractors and Community Partners. He / She will report to the Director of Construction. All work crews and individuals on site will take their direction from the site supervisor, who is responsible for knowing what work must be done and applying resources to accomplish that work. The Construction Site Supervisor will plan, implement and oversee construction efforts at specific work sites.

• A construction supervisor assures that the goals of the program are implemented and completed.

• A construction Supervisor works diligently, on behalf of prospective and established project owners

• A construction supervisor coordinates the efforts of the workers, both skilled and unskilled, hired to complete the project. This means supervisors must be familiar with construction techniques, able to read blueprints or plans, ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and make work assignments according to the current needs of the project. Supervisors also might prepare reports, track employees’ hours worked and order needed materials. Construction Supervisor Skills and Qualifications:

•Project Management, Quality Management, Supervision, Managing Profitability, Delegation, Supply Management, DA Requirements, Civil Project Management, Estimating, Attention to Detail, Quality Focus •The Supervisor should have construction skills, the ability to transfer skills to others and create a team atmosphere of working together.

Construction Supervisor Job Duties: •Accomplishes construction human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and

disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending

compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.

•Manages sub-contractors by locating, evaluating, and selecting sub-contractors; monitoring and controlling performance.

•Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production,

productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system

improvements.

•Meets construction budget by monitoring project expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions; providing non-

project annual operating and capital budget information.

•Accomplishes construction project results by defining project purpose and scope; calculating resources required; establishing standards

and protocols; allocating resources; scheduling and coordinating staff and sub-contractors; evaluating milestone assumptions and

conclusions; resolving design problems; evaluating and implementing change orders.

•Approves construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases; obtaining approvals from buyers.

•Prevents fines and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes.

•Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal

regulations

•Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction practices and standards; participating in educational

opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

•Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to

add value to job accomplishments.

Duties and responsibilities

• Establish & maintain high staff morale, model sound leadership and teamwork.

• Be an advocate for project owners and facilitate availability of services and materials.

• Make suggestions and recommendations for repair. • Schedule delivery of needed materials and labor requests. • Trouble-shoot and identify construction problems; offer timely

and safe solutions. • Ensure project proceeds in a timely manner. • Manage tool and materials inventory for each project. Ensure

unused materials are accounted for and reported to the Director of Construction.

• Complete necessary reports and meet at least weekly with Construction Director to discuss construction progress.

Knowledge skills and abilities: • The Construction Site Supervisor will be required to have: • A positive attitude and willingness to equip and encourage co-workers • Excellent communications skills. • Established credibility and integrity. • Minimum of 5 years experience in general construction with excellent hands-on construction skills. • Familiarity with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) certification • Experience in supervising construction projects. • The ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary • The willingness to accept other job responsibilities as needed. • Addresses concerns of neighbours related to the MIR construction process • Thorough knowledge of all facets of construction to include Stick, Modular, and SIP(session Initiation

Protocol) • Excellent understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, foundations, carpentry and masonry

work • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents • Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards • Knowledge of green construction and the Cradle to Cradle philosophy • Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and other construction software • Ability to critically look at craftsmanship • Ability to mediate disputes using the win-win philosophy • Ability to organize time, material, and labour • The ability to multitask • The ability to supervise numerous crews handling a variety of tasks • Excellent communications ability • Knowledge of streets, sewers, and public and private utilities

Experiences A Needed For A Construction Supervisor

• The duties of a construction supervisor require a thorough knowledge of the tools, techniques and materials used for the project. Some supervisors begin their careers by working at a construction trade; they might have been electricians, plumbers, carpenters or masons. Work experience is desired by employers even if the employee has trained at a vocational school or has completed a college degree.

• Employers prefer supervisors with a working knowledge of the tools used in construction. The supervisors should not only have a good idea of how the equipment works but also how to use it safely. Assigning the right worker to a task might involve knowing the limitations of the equipment; an incorrect match could result in injury to the worker or production delays. Among the tools commonly used on construction sites are welding equipment, power saws, personnel lifts and a variety of hand tools such as screwdrivers and drills. A construction supervisor also might need proficient computer skills, particularly with email, planning and scheduling software, spreadsheets and word processing programs.

Who Is A Successful Construction Supervisor

A successful construction supervisor is one with: • Proven previous construction supervisory experience with a minimum of 5

years' experience • Proven experience in the delivery of quality projects on time and budget • Good working knowledge in occupational health and safety procedures is

essential • Good organisation and time management skills • Advanced interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal • Proven ability to prioritise, work independently and work under pressure • Demonstrated commitment to, and knowledge of HSE and Quality

Management • The ability to read, understand and interpret construction / project plans • The willingness to be hands on and complete mundane tasks that are

necessary to complete the project • Good construction, steel and concrete experience that can be highly regarded • Physical fitness for manual work

Participants will be able to guarantee good-quality implementation of the construction project with optimal costs pursuant to the contract agreement, technical standards and norms.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND PARTICIPATION !

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