- Handle duties and delegate tasks to the site workers.
- Create and monitor schedules for each worker and ensure that he has the physical and mental ability to cope.
- Ensure accuracy of work orders prior to handing them out and make sure that time efficiency is taken into account.
- Make sure that work sites are cleaned and cleared of any hazardous materials prior to the beginning of a construction project.
- Brief crew members about how daily tasks need to be carried out.
- Ensure that all machinery and tools are available to the crew and everything is in proper order and state of maintenance.
- Perform inspections to ensure that the crew’s performance is up to the set standards.
- Ensure that all materials, supplies, tools and equipment are procured in a time efficient manner.
- Create progress reports on a daily basis and ensure that any significant information is communicated to the crew.
- Handle onsite incidents and emergencies in a proactive manner.
- Create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely procurement of materials.