How to hire a job site supervisor

How to hire a job site supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step job site 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 job site supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new job site supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The job site supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect job site supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of job site supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Job Site Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Job Site Supervisor		$12-34
   Foreman	A foreman is a skilled worker in the construction industry, usually a tenured or experienced construction worker. The construction site's foremen act as the bridge between construction supervisors and construction workers... Show more	$19-35
   Electrical Foreman	An electrical foreman is a professional who is responsible for supervising power linesmen and electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical power lines or electrical systems. Electrical foremen conduct periodic inspections at a construction site to ensure that materials and supplies are available... Show more	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Regulations
   • Asphalt
   • Sub Contractors
   • Payroll
   • HVAC
   • CDL
   • Construction Sites
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Construction Projects
   • RAN
   • Safety Procedures
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Oversight
   • Equipment Maintenance

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   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.
   • Apply knowledge of HVAC systems to cut costs.
   • Read and incorporate blue prints and AutoCAD drawing.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your job site supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A job site supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, job site supervisors' average salary in utah is 52% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level job site supervisors 62% less than senior-level job site supervisors.
   • Certifications. A job site supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a job site supervisor's salary.

   Average job site supervisor salary

   $44,413yearly

   $21.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level job site supervisor salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a job site supervisor job description

   A good job site 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 job site supervisor job description:

   Job site supervisor job description example

   Site Supervisor
   Shift: 1st Shift, 6am - 4pm. Overtime required.
   Reports to: Plant Manager
   Hourly Rate: $28.84/hr.
   
   Sonoco Recycling, LLC is looking for a Site Supervisor for their Atlanta location. This position is a working lead position and reports to the Production Manager. Applicant must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and be called in as needed to resolve issues at the facility. This job requires a candidate with strong leadership and troubleshooting skills who is willing to fill in for production roles when necessary. Competitive candidates will have prior supervisory experience with outstanding safety, quality, and attendance records, a solid mechanical background and be a strong verbal and written communicator. Experience in the paper recycling industry is a plus.
   
   Essential duties include but are not limited to:
   GENERAL RESPONSIBILTIES:
   Responsible for the safe operation of the Atlanta Recycling Facility.Direct the work of the plant floor employees and contractors.Drives the Maintenance Excellence program for the plant including the completion of all daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks.Manage the repair parts and storeroom inventory for the plant.Responsible for the physical assets in areas of responsibility including buildings, machinery, equipment, and grounds and the periodic inspection of all. Informs Manager as to condition of equipment and facilities and recommends replacement as necessary supported with applicable costs. Required to learn and perform all plant personnel positions including but not limited to outbound truck/export container loading, van trailer unloading, skid steer operations, safe operation of the baler, efficient scale house operation, housekeeping, and maintenance. Responsible for accurate accounting and reporting of finished and unfinished goods inventory.Coordinates material flow and assists with grading materials.Constantly seeks means of cost reduction through economical use of all materials, effective use of labor, reduction of waste, improved methods, and scheduling.Informs and consults with manager in advance to taking any action on any significant matter.Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.
   
   REQUIREMENTS
   Previous supervisory experience required, 3+ years' experience preferred Strong mechanical & troubleshooting skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong Computing skills Prior experience in the paper recycling industry is a plus
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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5. Post your job

   To find job site supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any job site supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level job site supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit job site supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 job site supervisor

   Once you've found the job site supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new job site supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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