How to hire a construction supervisor

How to hire a construction supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step construction supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a construction supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new construction supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your construction supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a construction supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A construction supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, construction supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents construction supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Construction Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Construction Supervisor		$20-44
   Prestressed Concrete Labour	Prestressed concrete labor works at construction sites where they are in charge of handling and processing prestressed concrete materials into structural forms. They typically coordinate with managers and engineers to learn the construction plans and guidelines, design and build structures, prepare materials, and perform corrective measures when necessary... Show more	$12-20
   Finish Carpenter	Finish carpenters are skilled professionals who perform the final touches on homes after the structure is fully built. These carpenters must carry out various tasks such as installing doors, building bookshelves, and adding designs to window and door trims... Show more	$16-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • OSHA
   • Project Management
   • Work Ethic
   • Construction Management
   • Construction Sites
   • Inspectors
   • Safety Regulations
   • Safety Standards
   • Quality Standards
   • Construction Process
   • Construction Supervision
   • Sketch
   • Safety Procedures

   Check all skills

   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.

   More construction supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your construction supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A construction supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a construction supervisor in Tennessee may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level construction supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level construction supervisor. Additionally, a construction supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average construction supervisor salary

   $62,881yearly

   $30.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level construction supervisor salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

   Average construction supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$94,322	$45
   2	Massachusetts	$89,706	$43
   3	Illinois	$86,079	$41
   4	California	$80,881	$39
   5	Missouri	$77,285	$37
   6	Maryland	$72,943	$35
   7	Louisiana	$72,425	$35
   8	Washington	$70,540	$34
   9	Virginia	$68,651	$33
   10	New Jersey	$68,560	$33
   11	Arizona	$67,189	$32
   12	Texas	$66,455	$32
   13	South Dakota	$65,756	$32
   14	Indiana	$65,224	$31
   15	Nebraska	$64,639	$31
   16	Iowa	$63,478	$31
   17	Georgia	$61,756	$30
   18	Colorado	$61,190	$29
   19	Michigan	$60,694	$29
   20	Florida	$60,620	$29

   Average construction supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	SBA Communications	$96,768	$46.52	26
   2	Allison Transmission	$90,481	$43.50
   3	Ormat Technologies	$86,236	$41.46	4
   4	Nucor	$84,076	$40.42	1
   5	Altice USA	$83,870	$40.32	1
   6	DeMaria	$81,681	$39.27	4
   7	R&J Construction	$81,423	$39.15
   8	National Grid plc	$80,368	$38.64
   9	Meritage Homes	$80,355	$38.63
   10	Mccormick Taylor, Inc.	$79,466	$38.20	2
   11	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$79,459	$38.20	43
   12	American Water	$77,668	$37.34	4
   13	W. R. Meadows	$77,552	$37.28
   14	MasTec	$76,118	$36.60	129
   15	Champion Window	$75,983	$36.53	6
   16	Energy Transfer	$75,773	$36.43	2
   17	USG	$75,718	$36.40
   18	Orbital Engineering	$75,653	$36.37	31
   19	Sabre Systems	$74,685	$35.91
   20	Monster Products	$73,181	$35.18

4. Writing a construction supervisor job description

   A good construction supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a construction supervisor job description:

   Construction supervisor job description example

   With over 20 years of experience as a Regional Developer, Signature Companies, LLC specializes in Land Development, Home Building, Association Development, Apartment Development, and Commercial Development throughout South Dakota and Iowa. With great growth, comes great opportunity, as such Signature Companies, LLC is searching for candidates to grow with the company. They offer a business casual, family-oriented work environment and are in search of candidates that are organized, reliable, and capable of meeting and upholding their company standards.

   JOB TITLE: Construction Job Supervisor

   JOB LOCATION: Rapid City, South Dakota

   REPORTS TO: Regional Project Manager

   JOB DESCRIPTION:

   The Construction Job Supervisor will oversee the construction process and is responsible for overall construction activities within the established design, budget, and scheduling guidelines. This includes but is not limited to working closely with other job supervisors, sales staff, and sub-contractors on planning and scheduling, organizing, and directing of activities on the construction job site.

   Daily tasks to include but are not limited to:

   • Coordinate and supervise all onsite project construction
   • Regularly interact with and maintain a good working relationship with the owner, sales staff, project manager, subcontractors, material suppliers, and other employees
   • Ability to supervise and direct all subcontractors and material suppliers to achieve project completion on schedule, within budget, per plans and specifications
   • Maintain a safe work site, encouraging safe work practices
   • Regularly report to Project Manager with updates
   • Monitor and ensure project quality
   • Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions
   • Complete punch list identification and completion

   A construction background is preferred, but all experience will be considered.

   BENEFITS:

   Very competitive compensation package including company vehicle, phone, vacation, retirement, paid holidays, and health insurance.

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right construction supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your construction supervisor job on Zippia to find and attract quality construction supervisor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit construction supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new construction supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect construction supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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