This is a short paper presentation on project construction supervisor and supervision delivered to a body professionals in the construction industry in a seminar at Lagos state, Nigeria in May, 2015.

1. Project Management &
Construction Supervision

2. INTRODUCTION
The class shall be conducted in
an interactive and participative
style, this 2-hours course will
cover an overview of :
Construction Supervision which
fosters preparedness with a
broad range of supervisory
situations one is likely to
encounter on a commercial,
residential, industrial, or
institutional construction
project, and offers sound advice
for solving the most complex
management issues. It will also
deal with the technical skills
whose mastery will build
confidence and success for the
supervisor.

3. OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Understand how to deal with a variety of personalities and skill levels
• Understand how to Complete construction projects by planning,
organizing, and controlling projects; completing quality inspections;
supervising sub-contractors and staff.
• Understand how to maintains safe, secure, and healthy work
environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures;
complying with legal regulations.
• Understand how to establish & maintain high staff morale, model
sound leadership and teamwork.
• Understand how to ensure project proceeds in a timely manner.
• Understand how to manage tool and materials inventory for each
project. Ensure unused materials are accounted for and reported to
the Director of Construction.
• Understand how to complete necessary reports and meet at least
weekly with Construction Director to discuss construction progress.

4. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• The course is intended for aspiring
supervisors construction
superintendent, construction
foreman, project superintendent and
field supervisor, who are involved in
construction projects and would like
to reinforce their knowledge and
made aware of existing framework,
methodologies, techniques and tools
in effective supervision of their
projects.

5. Content: Overview of a construction supervisor.
• Construction supervisors can have a
number of different job titles, including job
foreman, construction superintendent,
construction foreman, project
superintendent and field supervisor. The
duties are typically the same, regardless of
the title. Construction supervisors are
usually the level of management just
below the construction manager. Becoming
a construction supervisor requires
satisfying certain prerequisites, many of
which are directly related to the
supervisor’s duties.

6. Definition
• Any individual under direction, to assist in the supervision of crews,
consisting of a minimum of three workers engaged in construction or repair
of facilities such as sanitary and storm sewers, streets, sidewalks, stream
rehabilitation, building construction; and to do related work as required.
Typical tasks
Assists in the planning, assigning and
reviewing of work performed by crews
engaged in the construction and repairs in
construction projects; insures that
personnel and equipment safety practices,
regulations, procedures, protective clothing
and devices are strictly and continuously
followed or utilized; handles workers
complaints; designs footbridges, receives
materials; maintains crews' time sheets;
assumes full responsibility in the absence of
Senior Construction Supervisor; attends
meetings.

7. Roles of A Construction Supervisor
• A construction Supervisor will oversee the construction activities that take place on the
worksite and will be involved in the supervision of General Contractors, Subcontractors
and Community Partners. He / She will report to the Director of Construction. All work
crews and individuals on site will take their direction from the site supervisor, who is
responsible for knowing what work must be done and applying resources to accomplish
that work. The Construction Site Supervisor will plan, implement and oversee
construction efforts at specific work sites.
• A construction supervisor assures that the goals of the program are implemented and
completed.
• A construction Supervisor works diligently, on behalf of prospective and established
project owners
• A construction supervisor coordinates the efforts of the workers, both skilled and
unskilled, hired to complete the project. This means supervisors must be familiar with
construction techniques, able to read blueprints or plans, ensure all work is performed
in a safe manner and make work assignments according to the current needs of the
project. Supervisors also might prepare reports, track employees’ hours worked and
order needed materials.
Construction Supervisor Skills and Qualifications:
•Project Management, Quality Management, Supervision, Managing Profitability, Delegation,
Supply Management, DA Requirements, Civil Project Management, Estimating, Attention to
Detail, Quality Focus
•The Supervisor should have construction skills, the ability to transfer skills to others and
create a team atmosphere of working together.

8. Construction Supervisor Job Duties:
•Accomplishes construction human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and
disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending
compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
•Manages sub-contractors by locating, evaluating, and selecting sub-contractors; monitoring and controlling performance.
•Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production,
productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system
improvements.
•Meets construction budget by monitoring project expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions; providing non-
project annual operating and capital budget information.
•Accomplishes construction project results by defining project purpose and scope; calculating resources required; establishing standards
and protocols; allocating resources; scheduling and coordinating staff and sub-contractors; evaluating milestone assumptions and
conclusions; resolving design problems; evaluating and implementing change orders.
•Approves construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases; obtaining approvals from buyers.
•Prevents fines and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes.
•Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal
regulations
•Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction practices and standards; participating in educational
opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
•Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to
add value to job accomplishments.

9. Duties and responsibilities
• Establish & maintain high staff morale, model sound
leadership and teamwork.
• Be an advocate for project owners and facilitate availability of
services and materials.
• Make suggestions and recommendations for repair.
• Schedule delivery of needed materials and labor requests.
• Trouble-shoot and identify construction problems; offer timely
and safe solutions.
• Ensure project proceeds in a timely manner.
• Manage tool and materials inventory for each project. Ensure
unused materials are accounted for and reported to the
Director of Construction.
• Complete necessary reports and meet at least weekly with
Construction Director to discuss construction progress.

10. Knowledge skills and abilities:
• The Construction Site Supervisor will be required to have:
• A positive attitude and willingness to equip and encourage co-workers
• Excellent communications skills.
• Established credibility and integrity.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in general construction with excellent hands-on construction skills.
• Familiarity with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) certification
• Experience in supervising construction projects.
• The ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary
• The willingness to accept other job responsibilities as needed.
• Addresses concerns of neighbours related to the MIR construction process
• Thorough knowledge of all facets of construction to include Stick, Modular, and SIP(session Initiation
Protocol)
• Excellent understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, foundations, carpentry and masonry
work
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
• Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards
• Knowledge of green construction and the Cradle to Cradle philosophy
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and other construction software
• Ability to critically look at craftsmanship
• Ability to mediate disputes using the win-win philosophy
• Ability to organize time, material, and labour
• The ability to multitask
• The ability to supervise numerous crews handling a variety of tasks
• Excellent communications ability
• Knowledge of streets, sewers, and public and private utilities

11. Experiences A Needed For A Construction Supervisor
• The duties of a construction supervisor require a thorough knowledge of
the tools, techniques and materials used for the project. Some supervisors
begin their careers by working at a construction trade; they might have
been electricians, plumbers, carpenters or masons. Work experience is
desired by employers even if the employee has trained at a vocational
school or has completed a college degree.
• Employers prefer supervisors with a working knowledge of the tools used
in construction. The supervisors should not only have a good idea of how
the equipment works but also how to use it safely. Assigning the right
worker to a task might involve knowing the limitations of the equipment;
an incorrect match could result in injury to the worker or production
delays. Among the tools commonly used on construction sites are welding
equipment, power saws, personnel lifts and a variety of hand tools such
as screwdrivers and drills. A construction supervisor also might need
proficient computer skills, particularly with email, planning and
scheduling software, spreadsheets and word processing programs.

12. Who Is A Successful Construction Supervisor
A successful construction supervisor is one with:
• Proven previous construction supervisory experience with a minimum of 5
years' experience
• Proven experience in the delivery of quality projects on time and budget
• Good working knowledge in occupational health and safety procedures is
essential
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Advanced interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to prioritise, work independently and work under pressure
• Demonstrated commitment to, and knowledge of HSE and Quality
Management
• The ability to read, understand and interpret construction / project plans
• The willingness to be hands on and complete mundane tasks that are
necessary to complete the project
• Good construction, steel and concrete experience that can be highly regarded
• Physical fitness for manual work

13. Participants will be able to
guarantee good-quality
implementation of the construction
project with optimal costs pursuant
to the contract agreement,
technical standards and norms.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
AND PARTICIPATION !
Conclusion