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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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Median pay

$78,690
Median annual pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

5.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

74,400
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

921,600
Estimated U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+49,000
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: 5 years or more of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile

What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Monitoring
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Learning Strategies

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Administration and Management
  2. 2Building and Construction
  3. 3Mechanical
  4. 4Customer and Personal Service
  5. 5English Language
  6. 6Design

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Problem Sensitivity
  4. 4Information Ordering
  5. 5Near Vision
  6. 6Deductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Leadership Orientation
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Perseverance
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Getting Information
  5. 5Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  6. 6Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Work context

  1. 1Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Telephone Conversations
  4. 4Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  5. 5Frequency of Decision Making
  6. 6Health and Safety of Other Workers

Representative tasks

  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
  • Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
  • Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
  • Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
  • Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
  • Order or requisition materials or supplies.

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Sources

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