Site Supervisor

As a Site Supervisor (also known as a Foreperson) you oversee daily operations on construction sites to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and according to plans and regulations. You coordinate and supervise trades and workers, organise materials and equipment, monitor progress and quality, and act as a key link between contractors, Project Managers, and site personnel to keep projects running smoothly.

Many Site Supervisors begin their careers as skilled tradespeople or construction workers and progress into the role through hands-on experience, leadership ability, and further training or qualifications in construction management or site supervision.

Income Guide

$130,000

Desirable Skills

Managing projects and people • Communicating clearly • Solving problems • Keeping things organised • Working calmly under pressure

A typical day may involve:

  • Assisting construction managers, architects and surveyors in planning and organisation
  • Coordinating work programs
  • Calculating costs
  • Estimating timing

Qualifications

  • Cert IV Building and Construction
  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Career Pathways

  • Senior Site Supervisor
  • Construction Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Estimator
  • Contract Administrator
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Owner (Contractors Licence)

“Great site supervisors keep projects safe, efficient and on track — they’re the heartbeat of every construction site.”

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