What is the construction site hierarchy?

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The construction site hierarchy is similar to a regular business and includes. The owner/CEO sits at the top of the organizational chart, typically followed by the general manager, department managers, project managers, project supervisors, project coordinators, and finally the workers.

Here are the most common five basic function units/departments for construction companies:

Project/construction operations department
Financial department
Human resources department
Purchasing department
Engineering department
Marketing/development department

Within these departments, the specific roles, such as project coordinator, are defined within a hierarchical structure. The structure should make clear how decisions are made and the way that communication should flow, from the department head down to the workers. The level of authority given to each role will depend on both the size of the organization and the personal preferences of the owner and department heads.

The owner or CEO is the highest-ranking person in the company. They are responsible for the overall growth and profitability of the business.
The general manager makes decisions regarding the company's employees to direct the day-to-day operations of the company and help the company achieve its goals.
Project managers ensure that projects are completed on time and stay within budget by helping to resolve any issues.
Project supervisors oversee the project to ensure that bills of quantities and labor requirements are handled properly.
The project coordinator supervises the day-to-day work of the project and makes sure workers are completing their tasks.