What is a job site supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a job site supervisor

1. Explore job site supervisor education requirements

   Most common job site supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.0 %

   High School Diploma

   29.4 %

   Associate

   19.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific job site supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Regulations	35.30%
   Asphalt	15.67%
   Sub Contractors	5.83%
   Payroll	4.93%
   HVAC	4.86%

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3. Complete relevant job site supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New job site supervisors 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 job site supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real job site supervisor resumes.

4. Research job site supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Coordinate and accomplish successful meetings and inspections with OSHA officials to ensure construction sites are operating according to government codes.
   • Install HVAC units in residential and commercial buildings.
   • Answer questions for subs and send in RFI"s to owners.
   • Account monitoring, budgeting and payroll.

5. Apply for job site supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a job site supervisor 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