Site Supervisor
Coordinate the daily operations of a building and construction worksite.
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- What's it like to be a Site Supervisor?
- How to become a Site Supervisor
- Latest Site Supervisor jobs
- Top skills and experience for Site Supervisors
- Is Site Supervisor the right role for you?
- Site Supervisor role reviews
What's it like to be a Site Supervisor?
A Site Supervisor oversees and coordinates the daily operations of a worksite to ensure a high level of performance and compliance with health and safety guidelines. Site Supervisors typically work on worksites in the building and construction industry. Site Supervisors are individuals with strong leadership skills, in addition to having exceptional communication and project management skills. It’s important for Site Supervisors to possess a detailed understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and protocols with regard to construction, building and health and safety.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Developing and implementing systems and procedures that enable tradespeople and employees to carry out their tasks in the most efficient way.
- Evaluating hazards, controlling risks and undertaking regular inspections of systems and equipment.
- Arranging preventative maintenance of machinery as required.
- Working closely with senior management and stakeholders to ensure a safe and efficient operation of the site.
- Maintaining accurate records.
How to become a Site Supervisor
Site Supervisors are usually individuals with trade qualifications who have worked in settings such as residential, commercial or industrial worksites. They have strong technical knowledge as well as leadership abilities.
- Most Site Supervisors begin as entry-level tradespeople in the building and construction industry. It’s imperative to have your White Card, before you start to gather more experience by seeking out increasing responsibility at your worksite.
- Site Supervisors who have qualifications in management are usually highly regarded by employers. Undertake and complete management qualifications, such as a Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC50320) or a Bachelor of Construction Management.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Site Supervisor employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Carpentry
Construction Induction White Card
Construction Projects
Workplace Health and Safety
Site Supervision
Building Construction
Construction Industry
Site Safety
Site Management
Residential Construction
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Latest Site Supervisor reviews
Jan 2025
The role as a Site Supervisor is very rewarding
Reviewer's QualificationAdvanced Diploma of Business Management
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsMy role as a leader is very fulfilling however does come with challenges. As a leader it is imperative that trust, respect, confidentiality and support are maintained with your team and visa versa. ...
The challengesPoor performers. It takes a great deal of energy and resources to manage poor performers and impacts time available to other team members.
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Dec 2023
Site Supervisor on the commercial building construction site needs to be patient and experienced.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsCommercial building construction supervising role in WA is challenge role.
The good thing:
There is not many professional site supervisors with large scale mix-use project work experience in WA indus...
The challengesThe challenges:
WA commercial building construction industry is lacking of the professional/experienced/skilled/qualified trades, architects and engineers. Working as a supervisor in the builder compa...
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