What is a construction supervisor/carpenter and how to become one

Key steps to become a construction supervisor/carpenter

1. Explore construction supervisor/carpenter education requirements

   Most common construction supervisor/carpenter degrees

   Bachelor's

   31.6 %

   High School Diploma

   26.3 %

   Associate

   21.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific construction supervisor/carpenter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Roofing	50.37%
   Plumbing	49.63%

3. Complete relevant construction supervisor/carpenter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New construction supervisors/carpenter learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a construction supervisor/carpenter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real construction supervisor/carpenter resumes.

4. Research construction supervisor/carpenter duties and responsibilities

   • Lead suppression retrofit crews in several hi-rise and commercial projects.
   • Enforce all OSHA and CAL-OSHA safety regulations.
   • Retrieve access codes and keys from agents / customers.
   • Retrieve access codes and keys from agents / customers.Production and safety rep in office meetings.

5. Apply for construction supervisor/carpenter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a construction supervisor/carpenter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams