Construction Supervisor Career Guide and Counseling

Question: What is a construction supervisor called in america? When i look for jobs online in australia it comes up with an option called "supervisor" but when i search us job search it doesn't show up, is it called something else over there?? please answer

Answer: Foreman

Question: In Construction, Is the Planning supervisor the same as Project supervisor? In Construction, Is the Planning supervisor the same as Project supervisor?

Answer: no the planning supervisor draws up the plans, and supervises others to draw up plans, and meets with homebuyers and such to make sure the plans are accurate and everything is good before building starts. the project supervisor is in charge of that particular project or projects and oversees the construction from the ground being cleared to the final walkthrough to make sure it is all to plan, nothing is left out, everything is done in the right order and well, passes inspections, and stays on schedule.

Question: i am going to apply for the post of construction supervisor in oil&gas field,can you tell me about job duties? I mean, what is the scope of the job ?

Answer: Sounds like you don't know much about construction and less about oil and gas fields. This is not a place for on the job training! The scope can vary depending on the size and type of the field and the way it is organized.

Question: i am looking for job as sr.piping construction supervisor,for australia and other europe countries.? i am diploma in mech.engineering,working as sr.piping construction supervisor with JGC MIDDLE EAST a JAPANES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.I have 16 years expirienceover which 8 years in middle east . i have worked for petrochemicals, oil and gas projects, steel pellitizing plants,envirmental projects in aluiminium industries.

Answer: Gas pipelines being constructed throughout Australia and gas field in the North West Shelf, off the NW coast of Western Australia. Other gas pipelines in the SW corner of Queensland - NE corner of South Australia. A few smallish gas power stations in Queensland. Aluminium industry in Tasmania (smelter), bauxite mine at Weipa on Cape York, alumina refinery and smelter at Gladstone in Central Queensland with associated coal fired power station - three or more large turbines. Many years ago I was told the Gladstone smelter was to duplicate its pot line. That would have been done by now. Also in Rockhampton - Gladstone region development of magnesite deposits. Dead-burned magnesite being produced with some possibility of metal production. Townsville, Qld. Copper refinery for copper from Mt. Isa well to the west. In Western Australia iron mining on a large scale. Massive boom going on in coal mining in Central Queensland but if you take a job there bring your own house. Most of the coal is for metallurgical use, so plenty of washing plants. Old boss tells me just today that the all the foundries in Australia and New Zealand are fully occupied with work for the mining industry.

Question: A construction supervisor of mass M = 81.9 kg is standing on a board of mass m = 30.0 kg. The board is support A construction supervisor of mass M = 81.9 kg is standing on a board of mass m = 30.0 kg. The board is supported by two saw horses that are a distance of 3.60 m apart. If the man stands a distance x1 = 1.01 m away from saw horse 1 as shown, what is the force that the board exerts on that saw horse?

Answer: HI. This is an interesting question. You have to use the normal moment rules. If the left turning moment equalls the right turning moment the board is stationary... which is the case here. Chooce your rotational axis to be at board 2. What moment does board 1 have to counterbalance ??

Question: what are the key rolls of a supervisor in mechanical construction site as he from the client side.? owner of the project appoints supervisor and the contractors are doing their work. What are the rolls of a supervisor from the client side?

Answer: I believe you are discussing about Clerk of Work. Normally a project kicked off, client should hire a contract Mechanical and C&S clerk of work. Generally their responsible levels are such as: - Be the closest advisor to the client on all the M&E matters other than M&E Consultant - Make on site decission on behalf of owner technically if the owner and consultant cannot make it - To make sure all the material buy off is what has been tendered - To ensure the quantity and quality of material is there - Act as a SPY so that the Contactor's doesn't violate any contracture matter - To make sure the quality of workmanship is there. - To check for all kind of underground work installation in proper place - To work in hand with Consultants for payment certification.

Question: what is an average car allowance for a construction supervisor? They are already given a gas card.?

Answer: I was the A/P for an asphalt paving company for 5 years. Everyone that got a reimbursement (other than officers) got $450-550/month and any mileage over 25,000 for the year was paid @ .10.

Question: What is the name of the truck that goes to construction sites to sell lunch? I am setting up a themed luncheon for our teachers. This school year our teachers have been construction supervisors while academic success has been under constuction. They will have lunch in our "Central Park" since the word Central is also part of our name!! I want to "serve" lunch out of the truck that goes to construction sites to sell lunches to the workers. What is that called?? I thought it had a cute rhyme, but cant remember it!

Answer: taco mobile

Question: How to be a better Construction Site Supervisor? I have been hired on at the supervisor position, I'm training for now. I have been a manager in the sales field for several years and Sergeant in the Marine Corp. I don't have a lot of experience in the pipe laying business. They guys that I work for all know this. I'm not a fighter hardly a yeller. In the Marine Corp I had earned everything I got and it was easy to lead my men, but this is a different situation. Some of the guys that will be working for me have a problem with my age and my inexperience and have told me that they have a problem with me. What can I do to not let the situation get out of control and still get work done? This is a great opportunity for me and a great company. If you have any suggestions please let me know. Thank You

Answer: First of all. IT's worse than high school. Gossip, gossip, gossip. Start by figuring out who doesn't have a problem. Make sure you develop a relationship. Just a chit-chat every other day... for a few minutes. It doesn't matter that a few guys don't like you. You can get rid of them eventually. Get a feel for the general attitude on site. Try to talk to someone new every day and ask them how it's going. Being on the inside I have known the few disgruntled guys who have everything against the new guy. They don't last long. We don't give a sh#t. It's just them and their attitude. And, it runs them off site. If you find there are some problems bring solutions, but, only if you know for sure you can solve them. Otherwise there will be talk, talk, talk. Be fair about OT and anything else. Always remember what you say and write it down for future reference. You need to be there for the guys like mommy and daddy. All the foremens talk about you. All the workers. Get used to it. Act like you mean business and if someone has a problem with your inexperience at least you have the maturity the position requires. Don't be afraid to remind them of that. Sometimes they just need a foot in their mouth to shut up. And, that's all it will take. Other times a way to get rid of the trouble makers will come...good luck hope it helps.

Question: As a supervisor,what team work competencies are needed for a person to work at a building construction company

Answer: i've worked on a few construction sites and from what i've seen the supervisor needs to give respect to his workers. the supervisor needs to realize that he is the leader and needs to push people in the direction that they need to go, but as a supervisor he needs to realize that some of the workers have been doing the job for a long time and know a lot. make sure to always ask the seasoned workers their opinion they like that. also don't take crap from the young guys that don't know anything. keep on them and let them know that you're their boss.