Building contractor vs construction supervisor

Differences between building contractor and construction supervisor duties and responsibilities

Building contractor example responsibilities.

• Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
• Install cedar shakes and various asphalt roofs, including- 3 tab shingles, malarkey shingles, and architectural shingles.
• Mop and pour hot asphalt or tar onto roof base when applying asphalt or tar and gravel to roof.
• Install, update, troubleshoot and/or repair trade-specific/project relate assignments.
• Utilize industry knowledge to anticipate and communicate changes and adjustments effecting project plans, specifications or design.
• Automate company records in QuickBooks resulting in more accurate reflection of company income and expenses

Construction supervisor example responsibilities.

• Manage third party contractors, including safety oversight, control inspection and environmental design specification compliance, and also direct consultants.
• Conduct site visits to ensure OSHA and local safety regulations are adhered to in accordance with company policy.
• Perform caulking tasks which include: priming, air barrier on walls and utilizing mechanical tools.
• Perform daily project walk-through to assess safety and cleanliness, thus ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and insurance requirement.
• Maintain the church building and school including general repairs, preventative maintenance, HVAC and scheduling contractors for repairs as needed.
• Purchase framing, siding, cornice, roofing, finish carpentry and all other materials necessary, maintaining effective inventory control.
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