Straw boss vs construction supervisor

Differences between straw boss and construction supervisor duties and responsibilities

Straw boss example responsibilities.

• Manage HVAC service and installation departments.
• Use side boom when need.
• Assist journeyman in running pigs in order to dry and clean the pipe.
• Work directly with EI team to ensure compliance with ECD installations, maintenance and repairs.
• Clean and prepare the sites, dig trenches, set braces for exaction sites and clean up waste materials.
• Include supervision and oversight of all workers onsite
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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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